Hunt Valley, Maryland (10 April 2026)—EA is pleased to welcome David Soucek, PhD, as the director of the firm’s ecotoxicology laboratory. In this position, he is responsible for providing technical leadership for ecotoxicology testing, overseeing compliant study design and high-quality data reporting, managing laboratory operations, and mentoring staff, while supporting client engagement and business development.
“The laboratory team plays a vital role in ensuring quality toxicity testing, data interpretation, and verifying compliance with environmental regulations,” said Soucek. “I am excited to join this group of dedicated professionals and look forward to supporting EA’s mission by advancing meaningful efforts to protect and improve our environment.”
In joining EA, Soucek brings to the firm more than 20 years of aquatic ecotoxicology experience. His expertise in applied research is rooted in standard (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/ASTM International) test methods, single chemical and sediment toxicity testing, staff supervision and training in quality management and laboratory safety, project and budget management, and client engagement and product delivery.
Soucek holds a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from Miami University, a Master of Science in Zoology from Clemson University, and a PhD in Biology from Virginia Tech. He has led research on the effects of contaminants including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, tire wear particle leachates, critical minerals, and mercury on freshwater invertebrates and developed innovative testing methods for sensitive taxa, including mayflies and mussels. Additionally, he has collaborated with numerous federal agencies and served as Co-Lead for a U.S. Geological Survey-wide science team focused on environmental risks of mine waste. Building on his academic and professional experience, Soucek has authored 69 peer-reviewed journal articles, totaling over 2,500 citations.
EA’s ecotoxicology laboratory provides a full range of aquatic and terrestrial toxicity testing services in a state-of-the-art, 8,000-square-foot facility. The laboratory conducts freshwater, marine, and estuarine studies, specializing in biomonitoring, dredged material testing, toxicity reduction evaluations, and testing for wastewater, sediments, leachates, and new products.
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