Junior Environmental Scientist
About The Position
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, junior level scientist, primarily to support work in and near San Diego and Irvine, California. The successful candidate will have a natural affinity for science, have the capacity to grow, be a quick learner, be detail-orientated, be a committed team player, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be experienced with working in the marine environment. This position will support environmental science, planning, and engineering projects involving short and long-term monitoring programs for water, sediment, and biological resource quality; contaminated sediment and dredged material evaluations; stormwater monitoring; and source control investigations.
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g., environmental science, biology, geology)
- 0-3 years of related experience
- Self-starter with ability to work independently or collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
- Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to project locations in and near San Diego and Irvine, California
- Strong commitment to health and safety and technical excellence
- CPR, First Aid, AED and OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certifications required; will be provided by Anchor QEA if these certifications have not been obtained
Nice To Haves
- Small boat handling skills, including trailering, launching, and retrieval, are a plus
- Willingness to travel during temporary field assignments
Responsibilities
- Maintenance and calibration of field equipment and instrumentation.
- Maintenance of vehicles and vessels
- Organization of field sampling supplies and warehouse space
- Field sampling and analysis at upland and in-water project sites, which may include water quality monitoring, sediment and soil sampling, and marine mammal monitoring
- Compilation and management of environmental data
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of environmental data
- Technical writing to support the preparation of sampling and analysis plans, data deliverables, and monitoring reports
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
- 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
- 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service
- 80 hours annually Sick and Safe Time
- 401k plan with an employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
