Staff Scientist II

Verdantas LLC; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 57,600 - 70,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas LLC is seeking a Scientist II for our Somerville, NJ location. The role involves performing field tasks such as data collection, conducting drilling oversight, and preparing regulatory documents.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2-5 years of experience. This position offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in scientific research.
• Must be proficient with MS Office suite of products.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tasks like data collection and excavation observation.
• Conduct drilling oversight and logging of soil borings.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submittals.

Skills

Data collection

Regulatory compliance

Fieldwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a Scientist II for the Somerville, NJ, location.

What You’ll Do

• Perform field tasks, including data collection, measurements, excavation observation
• Prepare field notes and related documentation in accordance with company standards
• Conduct drilling oversight and logging of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil vapor points
• Collect groundwater, soil, sediment, air, and surface water samples for laboratory analysis
• Collect and interpret data and information through research, use of online databases, modeling, and file reviews
• Enter collected data into report format using applicable software and company formatting guidelines
• Assist with preparation of regulatory submittals, such as permit applications and work plans
• Assist with preparation of technical reports to document project findings, conclusions, and recommendations
• Operate and maintain remediation systems
• Prepare project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
• Prepare maps and other illustrations for data interpretation and presentation
• Maintain Excel databases associated with regulatory compliance
• Apply basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and regulatory programs

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Combination of office and outdoor work environment
• When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to walking distances in uneven terrain, varying temperature and weather conditions, and some heavy lifting
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Salary Range: Starting at $64,000.00

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet