CDM Smith

Management Specialist 4

CDM Smith$90K — $149K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in PFASs Application Forensics required.
  • 5+ years of focused experience in PFASs Forensics.
  • Strong understanding of PFAS chemistry and its applications.
  • Expertise with high-resolution mass spectrometry (Orbitrap/QTOF).
  • Experience with analytical methods like CIC, TOP, and NMR.

Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct basic to moderate complexity engineering investigations and reports for remediation sites.
  • Stay updated on current PFAS research and its implications for environmental and drinking water applications.
  • Utilize high-resolution mass spectrometry for PFAS analysis.
  • Access and analyze data using the NIST database.
  • Prepare samples while mitigating extraction inefficiencies and biases.

Benefits

  • Active membership in a related professional organization encouraged.
  • Professional license or certification preferred (e.g., P.E., LEED AP).
  • Strong industry relationships with clients across various sectors valued.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a subject matter expert to support our services around PFASs (and other emerging contaminants), including PFASs Forensics, Fate and Transport, and Remedial Investigations. Our PFASs services support clients within the aviation, industrial, municipal, and federal markets. We are looking for someone who can support business development opportunities in collaboration with our growing team of local and national project managers, technical experts, research and development team and marketing professionals. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in PFASs Application Forensics with over 5 years' experience with concentrated focus with PFASs Forensics.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:
    • Under limited supervision, creates basic to moderate complexity engineering designs, investigations, and reports to meet client project requirements for remediation sites, solid waste facilities, etc.
    • Having a good understanding of the current state of PFAS research as it relates to environmental, drinking water and wastewater applications.
    • Expertise with use of high-resolution mass spectrometry (Orbitrap / QTOF)
    • Experience using the NIST database.
    • Detailed understanding of PFASs chemistry, uses, manufacturing, fate transport, and precursor transformation
    • Experience with Analytical Methods: CIC, TOP, NMR,
    • Experience with sample preparation protocols and inherent biases (matrix effects and PFASs extraction inefficiencies)
    • Having an Industry presence, demonstrated by: Record of publications, Conference presentations, and Scientific communication"

Skills & Abilities

Solid knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand complex technical, professional and business materials.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Active membership in a related professional organization.
  • Relevant professional license or certification (i.e., P.E., LEED AP, Env SP, ACIP, etc.).
  • Existing, strong relationships with aviation, industrial, municipal, federal clients.
  • Advanced understanding of PFAS chemistry
  • PhD in PFASs Application Forensics

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Pay Range Min

USD $90,438.00
Pay Range Max

USD $149,219.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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