On-site Environmental Scientist, Engineer & Data Specialist

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. is a research and consulting firm based in Durham, NC, seeking a candidate to support environmental monitoring and data analysis tasks.

The role involves processing large environmental datasets, evaluating sensor performance, and producing scientifically sound results for monitoring and reporting activities. The ideal candidate has experience with R, Python, or MATLAB, strong data-quality skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, atmospheric science, chemistry, physics, biological sciences, data science, or a related field
• Experience troubleshooting environmental monitoring systems and instrumentation
• Combination of education, technical knowledge, and practical experience in environmental science or related disciplines
• Understanding of environmental monitoring sensors and measurement principles
• Familiarity with FRM/FEM and particulate matter measurement systems

Responsibilities

• Support environmental monitoring, laboratory, and field research activities
• Conduct testing and performance evaluations of air-quality sensors and instrumentation
• Collect, organize, manage, analyze, and interpret environmental data
• Assist with development and implementation of experimental protocols and studies
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other project documentation
• Perform statistical analyses and evaluate data quality, accuracy, and completeness
• Support calibration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality control to ensure data integrity
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and assist with routine operations
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians, and project managers to meet objectives

Skills

Data quality concepts

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Effective communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

R

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Eastern Research Group, Inc. is a research and consulting firm based in Durham, NC, seeking a candidate to support environmental monitoring and data analysis tasks.

The role involves processing large environmental datasets, evaluating sensor performance, and producing scientifically sound results for monitoring and reporting activities. The ideal candidate has experience with R, Python, or MATLAB, strong data-quality skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly.