Entry-Level Air Quality Sensor Scientist | Field & Lab

ERG; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ERG seeks a Junior Air Sensors Scientist / Environmental Monitoring Specialist to support EPA research and development activities in Durham, NC. The role offers exposure to air quality monitoring, environmental sensors, aerosol science, data analysis, and laboratory operations in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams on field studies, sampling campaigns, and data collection, while following established procedures and safety protocols on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience, including internships or lab work.
• Interest in air quality monitoring and data analysis.
• Able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• On-site work in labs, offices, and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Support air quality monitoring, laboratory research, and field data collection.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot environmental sensors and instruments.
• Assist with environmental sampling and monitoring campaigns.
• Analyze data using scientific, statistical, or computational methods.
• Prepare data summaries, figures, and technical reports.
• Follow QA/QC procedures and SOPs.

Skills

Air quality monitoring

Environmental monitoring

Data analysis

Laboratory skills

Team collaboration

Python/R

Field sampling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

R

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Lab instrumentation

Job description

ERG seeks a Junior Air Sensors Scientist / Environmental Monitoring Specialist to support EPA research and development activities in Durham, NC. The role offers exposure to air quality monitoring, environmental sensors, aerosol science, data analysis, and laboratory operations in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams on field studies, sampling campaigns, and data collection, while following established procedures and safety protocols on-site.