Scientist

Integral Corp; Santa Cruz (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) participation with company match

Paid holidays (9 days) and vacation (12 days annually)

Potential for annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Integral Corp is looking for an experienced environmental chemist to work in Santa Cruz, California. The role involves reviewing and validating environmental data, managing a wet laboratory, and conducting fieldwork, particularly in water quality monitoring and sediment sampling across Northern California.

The ideal candidate will have at least a B.A. or B.S. in chemistry or related science and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for hybrid work may be available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related technical field.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 40 pounds.
• Flexibility with work hours to meet project needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample control procedures for multiple projects.
• Manage and maintain a small wet laboratory.
• Collect sediment and surface water samples.

Skills

Familiarity with environmental analytical methods for water and sediments

Strong personal initiative

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational abilities

Ability to work independently

Education

B.A. or B.S. in chemistry or a related science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Description

About You

You are an experienced environmental chemist or scientist with experience reviewing and validating environmental data and supporting field programs. You are a strategic thinker who thrives on the challenges of these complex, interdisciplinary environment matters. A lifelong learner, you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, and you are also comfortable working independently. Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles.

About Integral

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today’s challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well‑being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners. We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

About the Job

We are currently seeking a chemist with 3 to 5 years of experience who has the desire to also do some field work with our Sediment and Water Investigations and Monitoring practice in our Santa Cruz, California office. The position supports multiple clients and projects, with day‑to‑day responsibilities that primarily include reviewing and validating of laboratory data, managing a small wet laboratory, supporting field efforts, and on occasion performing some fieldwork. The selected candidate will work closely with project team members on water quality monitoring, stormwater planning and monitoring, and sediment sampling efforts across the Bay Area and Northern California.

This position is primarily in-office, but opportunities for hybrid work may be available.

Requirements

Responsibilities

As a Scientist, your job functions will include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting with sample control procedures for multiple projects
• Tracking submission of samples to chemistry laboratories and receipt of associated data for multiple projects
• Adhering quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure data integrity
• Communicating with laboratories regarding data quality questions or corrections that may be needed.
• Performing quality assurance reviews of technical analyses and results
• Managing laboratory and data validation subcontractors
• Reviewing CEDEN EDDs and applying the Quality Assurance codes associated with chemistry excursions
• Performing Stage 2B and Stage 3 data validation and reporting following EPA’s National Functional Guidelines
• Assisting in writing formal QAQC reports
• Executing laboratory bottle cleaning procedures and maintaining facility organization
• Managing and maintaining a small wet laboratory
• Collecting river, stream, creek, ocean, and stormwater samples
• Collecting sediment and surface water samples both on land and from boats
• Maintaining accurate field and laboratory logs
• Adhering to company, project, state, and federal safety policies

Fieldwork will occasionally be required; those responsibilities may include long days in the field, extended exposure to the elements (sun, rain, wind), prolonged standing, and other physically demanding tasks such as lifting equipment or materials. You must have the ability and willingness to work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions. Your work schedule at times will be defined by storm forecasts and may include working nights and/or weekends.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold at a minimum, a B.A. or B.S. in chemistry or a related science and have at least 3 years of experience in a related technical field.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Familiarity with environmental analytical methods for water and sediments
• Demonstrated strong personal initiative towards projects, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Solid attention to detail
• Ability to oversee a small wet laboratory, cleaning glassware and field equipment
• Flexibility with work hours as required to meet project needs
• Affinity for working outdoors in all weather conditions, with some nights and weekends
• A valid U.S. driver's license (or ability to obtain one upon hire) and a clean driving record. If a driver’s license cannot be obtained, reliable transportation to project and field sites is required
• Ability to lift and carry items of varying weights as required by the job, occasionally up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proficiency with Microsoft® Office products Word and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Compensation is commensurate with experience and internal equity, within the listed range. An employee’s total compensation package includes annual salary, company‑subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation, company‑paid life and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, paid sick leave (10 days), paid vacation (12 days;), and paid holidays (9 days) per year, and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Paid time off will be prorated to reflect part‑time scheduled hours, if applicable.

Integral Consulting Inc. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer who provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military, veteran, or Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information (including testing or characteristics), or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we live in and serve. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We are excited to connect with individuals who share our mission and values, and those who bring diverse contributions to our team. We value unique perspectives and skills, and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening, degree verification, and a federal, state, and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.