Junior Environmental Scientist

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

A Junior Environmental Scientist (Environmental Scientist II) participates as a member of an emergency response team to conduct environmental sampling and data collection. In performing such duties, a Junior Environmental Scientist will conduct research or perform investigations for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing their knowledge of various scientific disciplines, they may collect, synthesize, study, report, and act based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. The successful candidate will apply scientific methodology for analysis of risk assessments and industrial hygiene applications to ensure the client’s expectations are met. All Junior Environmental Scientist’s shall maintain a response bag with company issued PPE and appropriate work clothing. This role is also subject to on-call rotation for emergency response and frequent, extended travel. The on-call rotation duties may extend to satellite  offices as necessary. Travel on a moment’s notice may extend further than just the on-call rotation i.e. in the event a response requires more staffing support. 

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

• Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client’s request

• Maintain, calibrate and mobilize equipment appropriate for an emergency response

• Gather and analyze samples from various sources of potential contamination

• Perform monitoring and sampling activities according to the prescribed methods

• Compile, review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature; and,

• Completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 within first three weeks of hire date

• Possession of DISA & TWIC clearances within 3 months of hire date

• Completion of all designated safety requirements within first month of hire date; and

• Perform other duties as assigned

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental, Health and Safety,

• Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology or other related science

• One to Three years of experience in a related field may be substituted in lieu of a degree

• Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform is a must

• The ability to learn various software and complying with administrative duties (time sheets/expense reports)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

• Ability to respond in a timely manner to all communications from his/her supervisor

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language

• Ability to complete HAZWOPER certification

• Ability to obtain and maintain DISA clearance

• Ability to obtain TWIC clearance

• Current driver’s license

• Ability to obtain a passport

• Completion of all job specifi