Scientist I

ACRT, Inc.; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EnviroScience, Inc. is seeking an entry level Environmental Scientist to join our Compliance Services team at the Stow, Ohio headquarters. The role includes field work outdoors, data organization, and report support. Occasional travel is required, and strong writing skills are preferred.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and client advocacy as core values, with opportunities to grow across diversified projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field with 0–2 years field experience or an Associate's with 2+ years.
• Willingness to learn new systems, equipment, and skill.
• Flexibility for overnight travel and schedule changes due to weather or client needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong communication.
• Comfortable driving for extended periods; outdoors and field conditions.
• Strong communication skills with team members in fast-paced field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform multimedia field sampling: surface water, groundwater, stormwater, sediment.
• Conduct inspections and site visits in rural and industrial settings.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule; travel as required.
• Year-round field work in all weather and terrain; assist in data review and report development.
• Represent clients' interests and support projects; communicate with team and clients.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and client service standards; collaborate with staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Self-motivated

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Associate's degree with 2+ years of field experience

Job description

EnviroScience, Inc. Full time Regular

EnviroScience is looking to hire a full time, entry level Environmental Scientist to support our growing Compliance Services Practice Area at the EnviroScience headquarters in Stow, Ohio. This entry-level position is ideal for someone who works well on a team, can manage several tasks at once, is detail oriented, and completes assignments safely and efficiently. The role includes field work, so candidates should be comfortable working outdoors. Strong basic scientific writing skills are preferred, and availability to travel is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Preforming multimedia field sampling including:
  • Surface water
  • Groundwater
  • Stormwater
  • Sediment
• Performing inspections and site visits in both rural and industrial settings
• Maintain a flexible work schedule
• Conducting field work year-round in adverse weather and rough terrain
• Organizing and reviewing data and assisting in the development of reports
• Representing client's best interests and support the client as needed during the duration of the project
• Communicating efficiently with team members and clients
• Adhere to EnviroScience's core values including:
  • Safety
  • Client Advocacy
  • Respect
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Quality Work
• Other duties as assigned or required

This position is an excellent opportunity for an entry level environmental scientist interested in diversified project types and possesses a high level of self-motivation.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field with 0-2 years of field experience, or Associate's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in an environmental science field.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems, equipment, and skill
• Flexibility for overnight travel. Accommodate long field days and changes in schedule due to weather or clients need
• Self-motivated, organized, and ability to work independently and part of a team
• Comfortable driving vehicles for an extended period of time.
• Strong communication skills with team members in fast-paced field conditions

Preferred:

• CPR certified
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• Experience with soil classification
• Able to travel for extended periods.
• Ability to drive a truck and trailering equipment
• Ability to operate and work on a boat

We enjoy and appreciate collaboration as a team and expect great communication from the candidate. Teamwork is anticipated through one on ones with staff but will also need to occur through many phone and text/email conversions. Work will include office time to collaborate with other staff and managers.

This candidate is expected to come into the Stow, Ohio office daily to assist staff and project workload. Remote and work from home will occur as needed and with pre-approval from their manager. For any remote work, uninterrupted home-based internet is a must in your home to attend and host video calls, along with a minimum bandwidth speed of 20 mbps.

Additional

Department & Division: Compliance Services

Exempt Status*: Exempt

Reports to**: Environmental Compliance Manager

Works with Inside Company: Director, Project Managers, Scientists, Engineers

Working Conditions: Office and field work

Supervisor Responsibilities: None.

Physical Requirements:

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs.
• Communication with others to exchange information.
• Working outdoors in all kinds of weather as necessary for project(s).
• Walking for periods of time including maneuvering uneven, uphill, and downhill terrain, project specific.

Travel Requirements: Candidate will have flexibility for overnight and extended travel to assist with field assignments as needed.

*This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties.

**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: EnviroScience