Associate Scientist 3

Weston Solutions • Houston, TX

73d

About The Position

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future. Weston is seeking an Associate Scientist 3 for EPA Region 6 to support investigations and remediation of hazardous waste sites to protect public health and the environment.

Requirements

• B.S. in Science or Engineering
• 3–10 years of experience in environmental investigations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (equipment, PPE)
• Valid U.S. work eligibility and driver’s license
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical report writing
• Experience with PPE and monitoring instruments (air, water)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ICS structure (preferred)
• Experience leading site investigations involving hazardous substances
• Cost estimating and client interaction experience
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (or refresher)
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience preparing health & safety plans, sampling plans, and QAPPs/UFP-QAPPs
• Oversight of subcontractors and data review (analytical, monitoring)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support field projects, including environmental sampling (soil, water, waste, air) and site investigations
• Perform chemical/physical screening, ship samples for lab analysis, and evaluate results
• Prepare investigation and removal action reports
• Participate in on-call emergency response (1 week/month), including rapid mobilization
• Travel to remote locations for field work (up to 2 weeks, short notice possible)
• Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment; document field activities and submit daily EPA reports
• Use PPE (OSHA Level D-A) for hazardous site entries
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Coordinate with specialists and subcontractors to meet project goals
• Deliver quality samples and reports within budget and schedule

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions
• Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental
• Life and disability plans
• Critical illness and accident plans
• Work/Life flexibility
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees