Senior Scientist

EHS Support, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation Policy

401k with matching options

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Sick Time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in the United States seeks a Senior Scientist who is flexible and self-motivated. You will manage environmental investigations and lead a team, providing ecologically focused solutions. Candidates should have over 12 years of expertise in the field, strong leadership skills, and a Master's degree in a relevant discipline. The position offers opportunities for professional growth as part of a dynamic team, with a focus on maintaining high standards in execution and client relations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting and assessments.
• Experience in mentoring and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead environmental investigations for remedial projects.
• Design and oversee data analyses for project objectives.
• Prepare technical deliverables and communicate findings effectively.
• Advocate for findings and negotiate with regulators.
• Implement quality assurance processes for investigations.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of RCRA and CERCLA regulations

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

Job Overview

This Senior Scientist opportunity is for a flexible and self-motivated individual that is willing to learn and grow as part of a team while providing environmental and ecological risk assessment expertise to projects within the Sediment and Risk Assessment (SRA) and Remediation (REM) service lines at EHS Support. As a Senior Scientist, you will be joining a high-performance team of risk assessors, toxicologists, ecologists, scientists, and engineers that is focused on providing high-quality technical and strategic solutions to a variety of clients. Your primary responsibilities in the Senior Scientist position will include managing and leading multi-media environmental and ecological investigations for routine and complex scenarios under federal, state, and international programs. You will also be responsible for managing a team of talented professionals, cultivating client relationships, and providing mentorship to junior team members.

• Lead and manage routine to complex projects with strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
• Lead the design and implementation of environmental and ecological investigations conducted as part of remedial investigations, particularly contaminated sediment investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements under CERCLA, RCRA, or state programs.
• Lead design, conduct, and oversight of data analyses in support of investigation objectives.
• Lead preparation of high-quality technical deliverables and presentations for effective communication of investigation findings.
• Advocate for the technical findings and conclusions of investigations and negotiate with state and federal regulators.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and emerging issues. Participate in technical conferences or work groups to advance novel approaches.
• Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards in investigation methodologies and reporting.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion within budget constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate investigations into broader environmental impact assessments and natural resource damage assessments (NRDA).

Specific Experience and Skills

• 12+ years of experience in consulting and environmental and ecological assessment for remedial investigation, with a strong track record of successful project outcomes and management.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in mentoring and developing staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and guidance for remedial investigation and risk assessment under state and federal programs (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Education and Licenses

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, toxicology or a related field.
• Generous Vacation Policy
• 401k w/matching options
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Sick Time
• Strive for excellence, always
• Be open, honest, and direct
• Assume good intentions
• Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients
• Listen to learn
• Be accountable for our work
• Foster teamwork
• Demonstrate integrity
• Take pride in one’s work
• Live your personal values
• Provide a safe and health work environment that promotes wellness
• Have fun!

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.