Environmental Scientist - Air Testing Specialist

Weston Solutions•West Chester, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role is part of Weston Solutions, Inc.’s Integrated Air Services (IAS) Group. The team conducts emissions testing to help clients demonstrate compliance with industry-specific regulations in Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 – Protection of Environment. Projects typically measure emissions directly from industrial sources and/or ambient air nearby, using instrumentation housed in mobile laboratories. The role performs scientific emissions testing using EPA or ASTM methods. It includes frequent travel, primarily within the Southeast Region, and may involve assignments in other U.S. regions. Travel may require being away Monday through Friday, with travel expenses covered by the company. The position is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Employees receive on-the-job technical and safety training, and can gain experience in air emissions testing, client relations, technical calculations, laboratory work, report and permit writing, safety programs, leadership development, and certification pathways. The work requires comfort working outdoors and at heights, including climbing stacks and working on elevated structures up to at least 75 feet. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Compensation varies based on experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors; the listed salary range is $41,401–$67,017.

Requirements

Comfort working at heights up to at least 75 feet, including climbing stacks and working on elevated structures.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to learn technical sampling techniques and work as part of a team.
Ability to work outdoors at elevation and lift up to 50 pounds.
Technical and safety training is provided; testing experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

BS or AS degree in Environmental Science, Physical Science, or Engineering preferred.
Technical high school graduates with mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
Prior testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform scientific emissions testing using EPA or ASTM test methodologies.
Work safely in a positive enterprise and team environment.
Travel up to 80%, primarily within the Southeast Region, with possible assignments in other U.S. regions.
Climb stacks and perform work on elevated structures.
Learn technical sampling techniques and calculations.
Engage directly with clients and develop professional communication and relationship-building skills.
Participate in cross-training in areas such as leadership development, laboratory work, report and permit writing, and safety programs.