CHEManager International · 3 hours ago
Lead Research Scientist - PFAS focus
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCarollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater facilities. They are seeking a Lead Research Scientist to lead testing in PFAS removal investigations and support clients through various water-related projects in their laboratory treatability testing group.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert and leader for Water ARC®'s Rapid Small-Scale Column Testing (RSSCT) program
Manage R&D projects involving RSSCTs for PFAS removal
Manage other R&D projects of limited complexity and project duration
Simultaneously lead multiple projects of varying complexity and project duration
Conduct experiments, investigations, and data generation with little to no supervision
Ensure timely completion of routine laboratory maintenance and upkeep including but not limited to tracking inventory, checking in new supplies, and performing regular quality control procedures
Apply standard practices and techniques as indicated
Lead method development efforts with limited supervision from senior research staff
Recognize discrepancies in results and troubleshoot most issues with minimal oversight from senior research staff
Make preliminary selections and adaptations of testing alternatives
Review date and reports generated by other team members for projects of limited complexity
Develop organized research plans, coordinate testing, and prepare reports as needed on assigned tasks
Assist clients to ensure requested testing satisfies their needs and make recommendations for test plan alterations based on previous experience
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in one of the following or related fields: Environmental, civil, or chemical engineering; Biological, chemical, or environmental sciences
3+ years of water- and PFAS-related research experience including testing, operation, organization, management, and resource planning
Demonstrated expertise in PFAS treatment technologies, including experience with laboratory methods for testing PFAS removal such as rapid small-scale column testing (RSSCT)
Ability to apply engineering principles including critical thinking, problem solving, optimization, and innovation
Robust skills in data management/analysis/interpretation, statistics, quality management, and laboratory safety
Preferred
PhD is preferred
Biological, chemical, or environmental sciences
Environmental, civil, chemical engineering
Project management training (PMP or similar level training)
Benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Pre-tax savings account options for healthcare
Dependent care and commuter expenses
Disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents
Free Caregiver Support
Travel Assistance
Counseling services
Discount programs
Lifestyle Reimbursement Account
401(k) company contribution matching
Tuition reimbursement
Discretionary bonuses
Career advancement bonuses
Professional registration bonuses
Employee referral bonuses
Compensatory time for exempt employees
Flexible work arrangements may also be available
Company
CHEManager International
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase