Junior Environmental QA Specialist - Field Data

Onterris; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Quality Assurance Professional to support environmental data generation and field activities under regulatory standards.

You will perform field sampling, data review, and reporting, collaborate across teams, and travel 20–30%. A Bachelor’s in Environmental Science or related field is required, with 1–2 years of field sampling preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• 1–2 years of field sampling experience preferred.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections, oversights, sampling, and related activities per regulatory standards.
• Develop project control documents, write technical reports, perform data interpretation, review permits, and create graphical presentations.
• Review Chain-of-Custody records, field data, and lab data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain safety training and confidentiality; communicate with clients professionally.
• Travel 20–30% and contribute to continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Field sampling

Data interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related science field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Onterris in Knoxville, TN is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Quality Assurance Professional to support environmental data generation and field activities under regulatory standards.

You will perform field sampling, data review, and reporting, collaborate across teams, and travel 20–30%. A Bachelor’s in Environmental Science or related field is required, with 1–2 years of field sampling preferred.