Assistant Scientist

Overview

Conduct environmental investigations, assessments, and sampling for compliance and remediation.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment calibration
• field monitoring
• sample testing
• remediation ops
• data tabulation
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment. -Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery. -Performs testing and sampling of environmental materials including soil, air, groundwater, building materials, and noise. -May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site assessments. -Operates field monitoring equipment. -Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems. -Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. -Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. -Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members. -May assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports. -Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.

Requirements

• bachelor's degree
• environmental science
• quality
• stage 1
• driver's license
• certification

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience. -Understand and practice quality acumen. -Cutting-edge tools like our “Stage 1” assessments -Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. -Certification in field of expertise.

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Benefits

-A supportive, employee-owned culture -Flexible hours & remote work options -Opportunities to grow your career

About Terracon

-The company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, energy, and residential, to name a few. -Engineers and scientists work on diverse projects from designing foundations for skyscrapers to providing environmental assessments for infrastructure developments. -They are involved in large-scale projects across the United States, helping to shape cities, improve infrastructure, and protect the environment. -Known for their innovation and commitment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges in construction and environmental sectors. -The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to offer solutions that integrate geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines in a seamless manner.

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