Associate Environmental Scientist for Emergency Response Team

• B.S. or M.S. Environmental Science, or related Engineering, Physical or Life Science with 0-3 years of direct experience in a variety of environmental response operations, such as sampling, assessments, lab coordination, and document preparation.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. (field equipment, PPE, etc.)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and have a valid driver's license. 

• Experience planning and leading environmental site investigations at sites with potentially hazardous substances.
• Interacting with clients to understand project objectives and expectations.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA  29 CFR 1910 preferred.
• Preparation of field work plans, including health and safety plans and field sampling plans. Experience preparing quality assurance project plans (QAPP) and/or UFP QAPPs is a plus.
• Oversight of subcontractors
• Ability to organize and review data (analytical data, monitoring data)
• Collection of multimedia samples (soil, water, air, waste).
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use of air and water monitoring instrumentation.
• Use of standard office applications (Microsoft Office suite)
• Technical report and planning document preparation.
• ICS training and experience is a plus. 

• Rotations as an “on-call” responder available 24 hrs. a day for one week at a time (typically one or fewer times per month). Maintain preparedness for immediate mobilization while on-call.
• Assist or lead field work efforts, which may require travel to remote locations for up to two weeks at a time, potentially on short notice.
• Collection and management of environmental samples.
• Calibration and maintenance of a variety of multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment. 
• Documentation of field activities and preparation of daily reports for EPA client.
• Use OSHA Level D-A PPE to make entries into potentially hazardous areas.
• Determines best method of data gathering, database management, and analysis of data to achieve goals.
• Consults with outside specialists to obtain most accurate and timely data possible while meeting project specifications and timetables.
• Prepares reports on methods and procedures as part of overall project.
• Produces quality samples and sampling techniques from which sound scientific data can be drawn into relevant and pertinent evaluation reports to the client's satisfaction.
• Provides completed projects including draft and final reports within the established budget and schedule

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.