PFAS Laboratory Research Scientist
PFAS Laboratory Research Scientist
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$ 90000 - 110000
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Job Description
Virginia Techs Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking applicants for a Research Scientist position at the Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory (OWML) in Manassas Virginia. We seek candidates with a proven track record of scholarship in environmental organic chemistry and extensive experience with advanced analytical instrumentation particularly liquid chromatographymass spectrometry. The successful candidate will substantially contribute to the development of the growing PFAS research program at OWML in collaboration with faculty students staff scientists and technicians. The successful candidate will develop new lines of research lead scientific publications and funding proposals and supervise students and junior staff. This is an excellent position for a candidate with a background in PFAS research and previous laboratory management experience who is motivated to grow their research profile in a highly collaborative environment. This position provides unique opportunities to engage with a dynamic growing and highly stakeholderengaged academic community in the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. region. Job duties will include:
1. Leading the conception and development of research projects related to PFAS including engaging with stakeholders and committees identifying and securing funding sources and defining unit goals. Responsible for allocating resources effectively and communicating results to relevant stakeholders. Contributes significantly to the design execution and interpretation of research activities.
2. Project Management: Oversees all phases of project management including setting priorities acquiring and managing resources monitoring budgets tracking progress preparing reports and addressing challenges as they arise. Contributes significantly to ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
3. Supervisory Responsibilities: May hold full or partial supervisory responsibility for project personnel. Duties include training in research methods and use of advanced instrumentation assigning tasks monitoring performance conducting evaluations and recommending personnel actions.
4. Research Execution: Independently conducts research within the field of environmental organic chemistry under general supervision. Responsibilities include development of new or improved analytical methods experimental and field study design and data collection and communication of findings through writing reports and manuscripts for academic journals.
5. Mentorship: Provides guidance and support to junior researchers students or staff fostering skill development academic growth and professional advancement within the research environment.
Required Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field (e.g. environmental chemistry analytical chemistry environmental engineering)
Record of publishing research in peerreviewed journals or reports
Documented experience operating and maintaining liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometry (LCMS/MS) (or closely related instrumentation)
Experience with PFAS analysis
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental organic chemistry and water quality
Attention to detail organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience with PFAS or closely related topics in environmental organic chemistry
Experience operating and maintaining GCMS IC and other advanced analytical instrumentation used in environmental analyses
Experience with laboratory management QA/QC protocols and data management.
Demonstrated experience in statistical modeling data analysis and scientific programming languages (e.g. Python Matlab or R)
Experience serving in the capacity of a PI or CoPI and history of successful execution of objectives of sponsored research.
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Salary Information
$90000$110000
Application review will begin on May 16 2025 and continue until position is filled.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Applicants must apply online at (posting number 533086). Application materials include a cover letter CV up to three research publications a research statement (limit to two pages) and contact information for three professional references. Any questions about the position may be directed to the search chair Dr. Kirin Furst:
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr.Kirin Furst at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full Time
