Environmental Air Scientist

Seeking an Environmental Air Scientist for scheduled and time-critical responses to site-related environmental issues, including disaster/emergency response, environmental investigations and remedial alternative analysis. With senior level oversight, they will develop and implement sampling/monitoring and data collection plans. Experience in the implementation of multi-media, multi-matrix sampling techniques is also required.

U.S. Citizenship Required

Location: Edison, NJ

• This position requires a minimum of a B.S. Degree and 6 years.
• Air sampling and monitoring experience required.
• Knowledge of the calibration, maintenance, deployment, use and data collection for handheld, portable and transportable air sampling and monitoring devices.
• Senior level oversight, develop and implement sampling/monitoring and data collection plans.
• Experience in the implementation of multimedia, multi-matrix sampling techniques.
• Collecting samples for field screening and/or laboratory analysis (soil, groundwater, and surface water).
• Responding to releases of oil and hazardous materials and providing assessment and contractor oversight services.
• Assist in environmental site assessments consistent with US EPA standards.
• Manage analytical data (tabulation, QA/QC and evaluation of data).
• Preparing plans/maps/boring logs.
• Assisting with writing technical reports, work plans, etc.

• Field instrumentation. Knowledgeable in the use of various air monitoring and multi-media sampling instruments. Abilities include calibration of field instruments, implementation in field, and interpretation of results.
• Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) 100-800. Completion of ICD courses a plus.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Able to work in Levels C/B

• Duties will include being readily available to respond at a moment's notice, and periodic field assignments nationwide.
• Calibration and maintenance of a variety of multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment.
• Document field activities and prepared daily and final reports.
• In-field multimedia sampling.
• Proficient in the writing of technical documents and plans.
• Use level D-A PPE to make entries into potentially hazardous areas.

• Exercises judgment on applicability of methods and approaches in use and determines best approaches to problem solving when standard procedures are inadequate.
• Determines best method of data gathering, data base 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.
• Maintain preparedness for immediate mobilization.
• 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.
• Provides accurate identification of specimens and/or sound ecological assessment and evaluations.

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