Junior Environmental Scientist: Field & Emergency Response

Onterris Payroll, LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris Payroll, LLC is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to join our emergency response team. You will conduct environmental sampling and data collection, gather data from air, soil, and water sources, and apply risk assessment methodologies to client projects.

The position requires travel, on-call rotations, and frequent field work. A Bachelor’s in a related science and HAZWOPER certification are required, with opportunities to grow in environmental health and safety consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, or related science.
• 1–3 years of related field experience or equivalent.
• Ability to travel for extended periods.
• Must complete HAZWOPER training within first 3 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental sampling and data collection.
• Maintain, calibrate and mobilize equipment for emergency response.
• Travel for on-call emergencies and client requests.
• Compile, review and summarize scientific data and literature.

Skills

Field sampling

Data collection

Laboratory skills

HAZWOPER

DISA clearance

TWIC clearance

Driver's license

Passport

MS Office

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Onterris Payroll, LLC is seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist to join our emergency response team. You will conduct environmental sampling and data collection, gather data from air, soil, and water sources, and apply risk assessment methodologies to client projects.

The position requires travel, on-call rotations, and frequent field work. A Bachelor’s in a related science and HAZWOPER certification are required, with opportunities to grow in environmental health and safety consulting.