Field Environmental Scientist – Groundwater & Remediation

Actalent; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Entry Level Environmental Scientist for field-heavy remediation and monitoring work across New Jersey, with occasional travel to New York. The role emphasizes groundwater and soil sampling, lab coordination, and equipment maintenance in a hybrid Bridgewater, NJ setting.

You will collaborate with licensed professionals and project managers, growing technically through field investigations, regulatory compliance, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
• Strong communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience or academic background in groundwater and soil sampling.
• Ability to support environmental remediation and site monitoring tasks.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring and compliance concepts.
• Willingness to travel within New Jersey and to New York and work long field days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater sampling and monitoring in the field following procedures.
• Perform soil sampling at multiple sites with accurate collection and documentation.
• Carry out environmental monitoring tasks including groundwater and vapor intrusion monitoring.
• Support Brownfields site oversight, inspections, data collection, and remediation activities.
• Participate in chemical injections and safety-compliant remediation efforts.
• Travel ~70% of time to NJ project sites; occasional NY assignments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Groundwater sampling

Soil sampling

Environmental monitoring

Field work

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Actalent seeks an Entry Level Environmental Scientist for field-heavy remediation and monitoring work across New Jersey, with occasional travel to New York. The role emphasizes groundwater and soil sampling, lab coordination, and equipment maintenance in a hybrid Bridgewater, NJ setting.

You will collaborate with licensed professionals and project managers, growing technically through field investigations, regulatory compliance, and documentation.