Environmental Field Scientist — Remote (Portland Area)

Apex Clearing Corporation; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Company-paid life, short and long-term

401k plan

Paid time-off and holidays

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking an entry-level Environmental Field Scientist in Portland, OR with extensive travel within the Portland area. You will conduct on-site environmental assessments, evaluate operations for regulatory compliance, and support environmental programs using established checklists.

You will review waste manifests, emergency plans, and training records, and prepare detailed inspection reports.

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of experience conducting environmental inspections, audits, or regulatory compliance assessments.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of key environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, DOT hazardous materials).
• Ability to interpret environmental records, manifests, and regulatory documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, audit tools, and reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and on-call environmental inspections at operational sites to evaluate: Hazardous waste handling, labeling, and storage; Universal waste and e-waste management; Stormwater and wastewater systems; Spill prevention and control measures; Air emissions, refrigerant management, and equipment compliance; Solid waste management and recycling streams; Chemical storage; Material storage and management.
• Inspect areas such as loading docks, fuel systems, waste storage areas, material handling areas, and mechanical rooms, etc. for environmental risks.
• Review facility documentation including: Hazardous waste manifests; Emergency response plans; Spill logs and incident reports; Training records; Equipment records.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports using standardized online reporting platforms
• Propose corrective actions to address compliance gaps
• Perform field work including collecting and processing environmental samples (stormwater, wastewater, air, etc.)

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Sciences or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking an entry-level Environmental Field Scientist in Portland, OR with extensive travel within the Portland area. You will conduct on-site environmental assessments, evaluate operations for regulatory compliance, and support environmental programs using established checklists.

You will review waste manifests, emergency plans, and training records, and prepare detailed inspection reports.