Assistant Scientist

Terracon Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an entry-level environmental professional to conduct site investigations, sampling, and assessments. You will help design protective plans and support the preparation of reports and regulatory submissions.

The role involves fieldwork, data collection, and collaboration with a team to ensure compliance with regulations and high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field, or 4 years of related experience.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and report safety issues to management.
• Gather data and information for evaluation by team members.
• Perform testing and sampling of environmental materials (soil, air, groundwater, building materials, noise).
• Transport samples to the lab and assist with data tabulation for reports.
• Assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site assessments.

Skills

Data collection

Sampling & testing

Report writing

Field equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Science

4 years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Field instruments

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.