Assistant Scientist

Terracon; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an entry- to mid-level Environmental Scientist to conduct environmental site investigations and data collection. You will perform sampling of air, water and soil, assist with assessment reports and regulatory submissions, and support remediation system operation.

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field is preferred, with a pathway available for candidates with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4 years related experience in environmental science may substitute for degree.
• Proven ability to collect and analyze environmental data with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys for air, water, soil and building materials.
• Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, proposals and regulatory correspondence.
• Operate field monitoring equipment and maintain calibration of instruments.
• Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information.
• Support remediation system operation and maintenance.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

4+ years related experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Field monitoring equipment

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualification:

• Certification in field of expertise preferred.