Staff Scientist I

Verdantas•Holden, MA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verdantas is seeking a talented Staff Scientist I to join our team in Massachusetts. This hybrid role focuses on supporting field operations, ensuring quality and compliance across a variety of electric distribution infrastructure projects while also assisting with data analysis and technical reporting. Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group!

Requirements

Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment.
Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Able to travel to project sites within the United States for week-long sampling events, up to two weeks per month.
Capable of working noon to midnight shifts onsite.
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or similar experience preferred.
OSHA 10-hr or 40-hr HAZWHOPER is a plus.
Technical reporting experience pertaining to permitting and environmental compliance for power generation industry is a plus.
Proficient with computer data management, statistical analysis, and graphic software platforms, including R, ArcGIS, Microsoft Suite of Programs (i.e., Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Word, Teams, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform fish sampling at water intakes of power generation and industrial facilities.
Conduct environmental field sampling and monitoring activities in accordance with study plans and protocols.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate field sampling and monitoring equipment (e.g., YSI multiparameter water quality meters and data sondes, composite water samplers, pumps).
Collect, process, preserve, and prepare environmental samples for laboratory analysis.
Lead and coordinate field technicians during sampling events.
Maintain communication with project teams and site personnel regarding field activities and schedules.
Complete field documentation, data collection forms, and health and safety requirements including job safety analysis (JSA) forms, datasheets, and chain-of-custody forms.
Perform data entry, QA/QC review, and records management.
Support data analysis, visualization, and interpretation using scientific software and databases (i.e., R, ArcGIS, Microsoft Access and Excel).
Assist with preparation of technical reports, presentations, and project deliverables.