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Associate Environmental Scientist for Emergency Response Team

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2025

About the 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 continues 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 is searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated Environmental Scientist under our highly successful US EPA START program. The selected candidate will be provided with a wide range of learning opportunities and field experience to broaden their professional skills, while working on unique assignments for our strategic Client. Our multidisciplinary team participates in a variety of projects under the EPA Removal and pre-Remedial programs, including hazardous waste site investigations, environmental assessments, removal actions, preparedness and prevention planning, emergency response to chemical and oil spills, and other technical assignments.Travel is required mainly throughout New England. Location: Billerica, MA Responsibilities:

Project management
Extensive client contact
Leading field activities, data interpretation, report preparation
Other technical support activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Geology is required.
0–5 years of experience with direct on-scene hazardous substances and oil releases and spills is required.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills are needed.
Solid organizational skills, as well as the ability to take ownership and accountability, are necessary.
The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and anticipate team requirements is important.
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred, or a willingness to obtain a CDL.
The successful candidate will also have a strong desire to support the mission of protecting public health and the environment.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass applicable background checks and regular drug screenings. 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 including personal, 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.