Analytical Chemistry Support
Oak Ridge Associated Universities | |||||||
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |||||||
4850 Smith Road (Show on map) | |||||||
Nov 07, 2024 | |||||||
Analytical Chemistry Support Job Locations
US-OH-Cincinnati
Overview The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full time Analytical Chemistry Support position with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country. What the EPA project is about The Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the EPA directly supports the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) on multiple technical assistance efforts to benefit the implementation of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Emerging Contaminants infrastructure program and the use of lead Service Lines (LSL) identification technologies authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) (Public Law 117-58 - Nov. 15,2021, 135 STAT. 1399). ORD will work with multiple small and disadvantaged drinking-water systems, along with the associated state primacy agencies and technology vendors to help identify an appropriate treatment technology to remove emerging contaminants of concern (CECs) including per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from their water, to manage any residual waste stream (solids, liquids, or gases) generated by that technology. ORD is the premier provider of research and technical assistance on scientific matters dealing with protecting human health and the environment. The ORD Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response (CESER) provides leadership and expertise in the areas of drinking water technical assistance for the nation. Responsibilities As a team member, you will provide laboratory and field research support related to the sampling and analysis of PFAS and CECs. How you will apply your skills Field and analytical responsibilities will include:
Preparation of sampling supplies for field-, pilot-, and bench-scale work
Communication related responsibilities will include:
Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
Location: This job will be located EPA's facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. Salary: Selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $24.01 for hours worked. Hours: Full-time. Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required. Expected start date: The position is full time and expected to begin December 2024. The selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU working as a contractor to EPA. For more information, contact EPANSSC@orau.org. Do not contact EPA directly. Qualifications
EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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