Field Scientist I - Water Treatment

Weston Solutions; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision

401K with stock contributions

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

Critical illness insurance

Work/Life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems in West Chester, PA.

This hands-on role blends fieldwork with documentation, calibration, and safety compliance, with on-call responsibilities as the project ramps up. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in sciences with 0–2 years’ related experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or related field and 0-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and read operating manuals, equipment instructions, or schematics.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, documentation, and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment systems, including filtration units, pumps, valves, piping, chemical feed systems, and instrumentation.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor equipment repairs.
• Monitor system performance and record readings (flow, pressure, totalizer).
• Prepare chemical feed solutions and follow chemical-handling procedures.
• Collect environmental samples and maintain field and operational documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read manuals/schematics

Attention to detail

Fieldwork outdoors

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or related field

Environmental Science/Engineering coursework

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Pumps/valves/filtration systems

Job description

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to support operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water treatment systems in West Chester, PA.

This hands-on role blends fieldwork with documentation, calibration, and safety compliance, with on-call responsibilities as the project ramps up. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in sciences with 0–2 years’ related experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.