Scientist I

EnviroScience; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EnviroScience is hiring an entry level Environmental Scientist in Stow, Ohio. The role involves performing multimedia field sampling, conducting inspections, and requires a Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field. Candidates should be team-oriented, detail-oriented, and capable of working outdoors year-round. A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel are essential. Opportunities for remote work are available with pre-approval. Flexibility for overnight travel is also required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of field experience or Associate's degree with a minimum of 2 years experience.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems and skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable driving for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform multimedia field sampling including surface water, groundwater, and sediment.
• Conduct inspections and site visits in various settings.
• Organize and review data.
• Communicate efficiently with team members.

Skills

Multimedia field sampling

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

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