Lead Research Scientist - PFAS focus
Location: Boise, Idaho, United States
Company: Carollo Engineers Inc.
Job Type: Full-time
Posted: Aug 17, 2025
Application deadline: Nov 7, 2025
Source: ZipRecruiter
Overview
Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. Carollo's Water Applied Research Center (Water ARC®) provides nationwide process-based research expertise for both municipal and private sector clients for drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and infrastructure applications. Water ARC® services include laboratory-based bench treatability testing, equipment/pilot design and fabrication, and full-service support for field, pilot, and demonstration studies. We are seeking a Lead Research Scientist to join our laboratory treatability testing group in Boise, Idaho to lead testing to support our clients, expand our services, and provide technical expertise in PFAS removal investigations. As part of our team, you will work on projects related to all aspects of drinking water, wastewater, and reuse applications with lots of variability from project to project.
At Carollo you will make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You'll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo's vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm, and you'll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.
Responsibilities
- Manage 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
- Perform data reviews for 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
Qualifications
- Master's degree in one of the following or related fields
- Biological, chemical, or environmental sciences
- Environmental, civil, or chemical engineering
- 3+ years of water- and PFAS-related research experience including testing, operation, organization, management, and resource planning
- Demonstrated expertise in PFAS treatment technologies
- 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 Qualifications
- PhD is preferred
- Biological, chemical, or environmental sciences
- Environmental, civil, chemical engineering
- Project management training (PMP or similar level training)
- Experience with laboratory methods for testing PFAS removal in drinking water including rapid small-scale column testing
Pay Range
An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Other Compensation and Benefits
Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes 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. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.
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