Assistant Scientist

Terracon • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Assistant Scientist is an entry-level scientific professional who gathers environmental data and information for evaluation by other team members. The role conducts environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys, including sampling, measuring, and analyzing air, water, materials, and soil. It also supports risk evaluation and remediation strategies and designs to help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Projects may include Phase I and II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting. The Assistant Scientist prepares and tabulates data for written reports and may assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information. The position operates, maintains, and calibrates field monitoring equipment; assists with remediation system operation and maintenance; and transports samples or documents to laboratories for further testing and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field, or at least 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in the field of expertise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Support consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct testing and sampling of environmental materials, including soil, air, groundwater, building materials, and noise.
• Gather, tabulate, and prepare data for written reports; assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information.
• Operate field monitoring equipment and maintain and calibrate that equipment.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects, and Phase I site assessments.
• Transport material samples or documents to a laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments, technical documents, proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
• Design systems and environmental protection plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level