Staff Scientist

Terracon; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Greensboro, NC, seeks an Environmental/Industrial Hygiene professional to perform site investigations, sampling, and risk assessments, including asbestos, IAQ, lead paint, radon, and ESAs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science, 3–6 years of experience, fieldwork ability, and a valid driver’s license; CIH or asbestos licenses are preferred. You’ll prepare reports and communicate results to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field.
• 3–6 years of relevant environmental or industrial hygiene experience.
• Experience with sampling, fieldwork, and environmental data collection.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards; report safety concerns.
• Conduct environmental and industrial hygiene field investigations including air, water, soil, and material sampling; noise monitoring; IAQ assessments; asbestos surveys; lead paint sampling; radon sampling; SWPPP inspections.
• Support environmental due diligence activities such as Phase I ESAs, PCAs, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Carry out site visits, field observations, and field data collection—including outdoor work that may require lifting, carrying equipment, and extended periods on foot.
• Direct and supervise field staff in sampling, testing, data collection, and documentation of site activities.
• Assist senior staff on larger, more complex projects.
• Analyze moderately complex laboratory and field data; assemble clear, well-structured written reports.
• Develop written proposals for review and approval by senior professionals.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate directly with clients regarding project tasks.
• May oversee the work of junior scientists, industrial hygienists, technicians, or engineers.
• Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Skills

Sampling

Fieldwork

Data collection

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform environmental and industrial hygiene site investigations, assessments, and surveys to identify physical, chemical, and environmental risks. Responsibilities may include conducting asbestos surveys, indoor air quality assessments, lead paint sampling, radon sampling, soil/water/material sampling, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), and Property Condition Assessments (PCAs). May assist with regulatory compliance evaluations including stormwater SWPPP inspections.

General Responsibilities

Perform environmental and industrial hygiene site investigations, assessments, and surveys to identify physical, chemical, and environmental risks. Responsibilities may include conducting asbestos surveys, indoor air quality assessments, lead paint sampling, radon sampling, soil/water/material sampling, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), and Property Condition Assessments (PCAs). May assist with regulatory compliance evaluations including stormwater SWPPP inspections. Develop sampling strategies, implement data collection plans, and perform fieldwork that may include lifting equipment, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and navigating uneven terrain. Research regulatory standards; evaluate analytical results; prepare risk assessments and technical reports; and provide recommendations for corrective actions or environmental/industrial hygiene improvements. Communicate findings to clients clearly and professionally.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules, guidelines, and standards. Participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns. Demonstrate strong quality practices and maintain consistent standards in proposals and project deliverables. Conduct environmental and industrial hygiene field investigations including air, water, soil, and material sampling; noise monitoring; IAQ assessments; asbestos surveys; lead paint sampling; radon sampling; and SWPPP inspections. Support environmental due diligence activities such as Phase I ESAs, PCAs, and regulatory compliance reviews. Carry out site visits, field observations, and field data collection—including outdoor work that may require lifting, carrying equipment, and extended periods on foot. Direct and supervise field staff in sampling, testing, data collection, and documentation of site activities. Assist senior staff on larger, more complex projects. Analyze moderately complex laboratory and field data; assemble clear, well-structured written reports. Develop written proposals for review and approval by senior professionals. Participate in project meetings and communicate directly with clients regarding project tasks. May oversee the work of junior scientists, industrial hygienists, technicians, or engineers. Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field. 3-6 years of relevant environmental or industrial hygiene experience. Experience with sampling, fieldwork, and environmental data collection. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Licensed Asbestos Inspector (NC or VA), or other relevant environmental certifications.