Emergency Response Environmental Scientist - Lab Lead

Weston Solutions, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist to support environmental investigations, hazardous waste site remediation, and emergency response projects.

This role blends fieldwork and office analysis, including collecting samples, evaluating data, coordinating laboratory analyses, and preparing technical deliverables. The successful candidate will join a team delivering EPA Region 3 contract work across multiple states, with opportunities to grow and contribute to protecting public

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in environmental investigations, remediation, or response operations.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science, or a related field.
• Experience with environmental sampling, field assessments, laboratory coordination, data evaluation, and technical documentation.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate analytical, monitoring, and field data.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel, work in potentially hazardous environments, use required PPE and participate in the on‑call rotation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including field equipment and PPE.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the United States.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training and Incident Command System training are preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Assist with or lead environmental investigations, remediation activities, and emergency response assignments.
• Collect and manage soil, water, air, waste, and other environmental samples.
• Perform field screening and coordinate sample shipment and laboratory analysis.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain environmental monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Evaluate analytical, monitoring, and field data to support project conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare field documentation, daily client reports, investigation and removal action reports, work plans, sampling plans, and other technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, laboratories, subcontractors, consultants, and project team members.
• Perform assigned work in accordance with project scope, budget, schedule, quality requirements, and client expectations.
• Use required PPE, including OSHA Levels D through A, when entering potentially hazardous areas.
• Travel to project sites, including remote locations, for assignments of up to two weeks, sometimes at short notice.
• Participate in an on‑call emergency response rotation, typically one week per month or less, with 24/7 availability and readiness to mobilize for chemical and oil spill incidents.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Data evaluation

Field coordination

Technical documentation

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Environmental Science degree

Engineering degree

Physical Science degree

Life Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Scientist to support environmental investigations, hazardous waste site remediation, and emergency response projects.

This role blends fieldwork and office analysis, including collecting samples, evaluating data, coordinating laboratory analyses, and preparing technical deliverables. The successful candidate will join a team delivering EPA Region 3 contract work across multiple states, with opportunities to grow and contribute to protecting public