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Associate Scientist 1
full-time•Edison
About this role
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 Solutions, Inc. (WESTON®) has an immediate opening for a full-time Associate Environmental Scientist in our Edison, NJ office. The position will include work in both field and office environments performing investigations and remediation of hazardous waste sites. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, sampling environmental media (soil, water, waste, air, etc.), chemical and physical screening of samples in the field, shipping samples to laboratories for analyses, evaluating analytical results, and preparing reports of investigations and Removal Actions. The selected candidate will be an integral member of a project team with key contributions and responsibilities; required to interface with internal and external clients; responsible for project deliverables; and clearly communicating to the project team. The position is for a dedicated contract for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2. Fieldwork and travel within NY, NJ, PR and the USVI is required.
We are seeking a motivated individual with strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills; strong organizational skills, ownership and accountability; and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and anticipate team needs. The successful candidate will also have a strong desire to support the mission of protecting public health and the environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- B.S. degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science plus at least 1-2 years of experience related to environmental investigation is required. Experience related to hazardous site investigation is preferred. Experience may include relevant employment or internships. An M.S. degree in any of the above scientific fields may substitute for the experience requirement.
- Fieldwork and travel within NY, NJ, PR, and the USVI is required.
- Collection of multi-media samples, on-site characterization of environmental samples, donning and doffing of PPE, use and applications of air monitoring and other environmental field instrumentation, and use of GPS.
- Evaluation of analytical data quality, environmental data interpretation, excellent writing, report preparation and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
- Experience in the applications of GIS/database management preferred.
- Must be eligible to work in the US and have a valid driver's license.
- Spanish fluency is a plus.
We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
- Paid time off plus holiday and parental leave.
- Life and disability plans.
- Critical illness and accident plans.
- Work/Life flexibility.
- Professional development opportunities.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.
What you'll do
- The Associate Scientist will perform investigations and remediation of hazardous waste sites, including sampling environmental media and preparing reports. The role requires interfacing with clients and contributing to project deliverables.
About Weston Solutions
Weston is a national environmental and infrastructure services firm committed to safety and client value driven to be our clients’ most effective and efficient service provider for both straightforward and complex projects. Our 100% employee-owners apply their distinct skills and experience to provide excellence in the services we deliver for our industrial; commercial; and federal, state, and local government clients.
For 60 years, we have solved our client’s environmental and infrastructure challenges with a passion to serve and driven to make a difference. Our highly networked community of professionals work as “One Weston” to bring the right resources from across 24 full-service delivery center offices, plus project offices and remote resources to meet our client’s needs through a national pool of over 1,000 professionals.
Our Service Areas:
Remediation
Compliance and Permitting
Water and Wastewater Management
Air Quality Management
Rapid & Emergency Response
Infrastructure Improvements
Information Management
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