Environmental Scientist

GSI Environmental Inc.; Town of Esperance (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits with:

Flexible work environment with remote/

On-the-job training, mentorship, and \

Participation in conferences, etc.

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Job summary

GSI Environmental Inc. in Fayetteville, NY, invites an entry- to mid-level scientist to support risk assessment, water resources, environmental and geotechnical practices. The position offers growth, ownership opportunities, and a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

You will contribute to projects across toxicology, ecology, and public health, perform data analyses, develop reports, plans and proposals, and collaborate with senior experts in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with background in toxicology; Ph.D. preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programming in R and/or Python preferred.
• Interest in leveraging automated workflows and data science tools.
• Knowledge of statistical methods applied to toxicology.

Responsibilities

• Support projects in toxicology, ecology, human health and ecological risk assessment, public health, hydrogeology, and water resources.
• Prepare high-quality technical presentations, reports, letters, plans, and proposals under supervision.
• Assist in workplans, sampling and analysis plans for site investigations informing risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze environmental data using statistical methods and data visualization tools.
• Perform data compilation, analysis, visualization, QA/QC, and computer modeling.
• Collaborate with project leaders, managers, and subcontractors to contribute to project success.

Skills

Toxicology background

Data analysis

R and Python

Statistical methods

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in toxicology or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

About Us

GSI Environmental Inc. (GSI) has an immediate opening for an Entry- to Mid-Level Scientist in our Fayetteville, NY office to support our risk assessment, water resources, environmental and geotechnical practices. GSI is an employee-owned company with superior compensation, benefits, professional development, and ownership opportunities. GSI is highly respected nationally and internationally for the quality of its professional services and the technically advanced projects it has completed over its 39 years of operation.

About Us

GSI Environmental Inc. (GSI) has an immediate opening for an Entry- to Mid-Level Scientist in our Fayetteville, NY office to support our risk assessment, water resources, environmental and geotechnical practices. GSI is an employee-owned company with superior compensation, benefits, professional development, and ownership opportunities. GSI is highly respected nationally and internationally for the quality of its professional services and the technically advanced projects it has completed over its 39 years of operation.

GSI Excels At Seamless Collaboration By Offering Expert Services Of Cross-disciplinary Teams Of Engineers, Scientists, And Geologists. GSI Currently Operates Offices In Austin And Houston, TX, Irvine And Emeryville, CA, Olympia, WA, Lakewood, CO, Helena And Missoula, MO And Syracuse, NY With a Staff Of Professionals Who Perform Projects Nationwide And Internationally. Key Opportunities Include

• Joining a growing employee-owned environmental consulting firm with a foundation of technical excellence and strong industry reputation,


• Contributing to advancing state-of-the-art science; and


• Working with world class experts.

At GSI, we seek the best and brightest talent and provide a supportive environment for career development. Our company culture is built on excellent service, teamwork, and technical collaboration to solve the most challenging environmental problems. We have an immediate opening for an Early- to Mid-Level Scientist in our Fayetteville, New York office. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support projects in the fields of toxicology, ecology, human health and ecological risk assessment, public health, hydrogeology, and water resources. The candidate will perform technical analyses and assist in the preparation of high-quality technical presentations, reports, letters, plans, and proposals with the guidance of a supervisor and project technical leads (PTLs). Other tasks will include:

• Assist in preparation of workplans and sampling and analysis plans for site investigations used to inform risk assessment, remediation options, regulatory compliance, litigation matters, and research projects.


• Assist in the management, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data using statistical analysis and data visualization tools.


• Perform data compilation, exploratory data analysis, data visualization, QA/QC, and computer modeling.


• Independently perform research tasks with input from technical experts.


• Participate in proposal development, project management and business development activities.


• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere through collaboration with technical experts, project managers, colleagues, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with background in toxicology; Ph.D. preferred


• Up to 2 years of relevant professional work experience preferred


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programming skills in R and/or Python preferred


• Interest in leveraging automated workflows and data science tools


• Knowledge of statistical methods and probabilistic analysis applied to toxicology


• Collaborative mindset


• Experience using mapping software such as ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.


• Ability/willingness to travel

Job Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits with attractive year-end bonuses


• Flexible work environment with potential for remote (remote and local) work


• On-the-job training, mentorship, and professional development


• Participation in conferences, technical presentations, and publications


• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

The salary range for this position will fall within the posted range, with the exact amount determined by the candidate’s education, relevant degree, related experience, overall qualifications, and geographic location.