Field Scientist: Environmental Sampling & Fieldwork

RESPEC Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC Inc. seeks a field scientist to support environmental and solid waste projects across West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

You will perform field sampling of water, soil, air, and materials, and assist with investigations in engineering, geologic, and hydrogeologic disciplines. In the office, you will contribute to data analysis and report preparation while expanding your technical knowledge through diverse project experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Environmental Science.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork year-round, potentially for extended durations.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with CAD or ArcGIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sampling of water, soil, air and materials.
• Support engineering, geologic, hydrogeologic, and environmental investigations.
• Support geologic and engineering tasks in the office, including data analysis and report preparation.
• Develop your technical knowledge through diverse project experience across multiple industries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Environmental Science

Tools

CAD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

RESPEC Inc. seeks a field scientist to support environmental and solid waste projects across West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

You will perform field sampling of water, soil, air, and materials, and assist with investigations in engineering, geologic, and hydrogeologic disciplines. In the office, you will contribute to data analysis and report preparation while expanding your technical knowledge through diverse project experiences.