Job Description

Job Overview:

The APTIM Federal Services, LLC team at the USEPA Analytical Laboratory Support Program (ALS) has an opening for an analytical chemist to help develop drinking water methods. The chosen candidate will join a group of APTIM chemists on-site at the USEPA Andrew Breidenbach Environmental Research Center (AWBERC) in Cincinnati, OH. Under the general supervision of the ALS management and senior staff, the ideal candidate will design and conduct experiments to develop drinking water methods for a variety of trace contaminants.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Work independently and in a small group designing experiments, conducting extractions, performing analysis, and compiling data
• Operate GCs, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS, and water quality instruments as needed
• Abide by USEPA and APTIM safety and quality control procedures
• Support the quality assurance program with data review and evaluations
• Communicate effectively within and outside the APTIM group
• Document experiments and write methods consistent with USEPA and APTIM standards

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree with 4 years of experience, or a PhD
• Ability to communicate and write clearly and concisely
• Ability to work independently and to take direction from more senior team members as needed

ABOUT APTIM

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace .

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM [click to reveal phone number]2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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