Assistant Scientist

Job Description

Position Opportunity:
This is an entry-level position offering an excellent opportunity to join a leading firm in the environmental consulting industry. The successful candidate will work closely with and be trained on the job by an experienced team of Industrial Hygiene and Environmental professionals, offering an opportunity for a successful and lasting career with a potential for personal career growth and financial ownership in an industry-leading, employee‑owned consulting firm.

The Assistant Scientist candidate will conduct inspections for asbestos and lead, abatement oversight, and assist project managers with industrial hygiene inspections. The candidate will further support a variety of other environmental projects such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Phase II/Limited Site Investigation (LSI) (soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling) as needed and may occasionally assist Terracon Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and/or Facilities service lines in support of projects on an as‑needed basis.

Job duties will include site inspections, collection of field documentation and samples, review of laboratory documents, and data reporting. The candidate will participate in projects through contractor interaction, operation of field air monitoring equipment, collection of samples and preparing field documentation, and on‑site analysis of samples. Additional job duties can include performing noise surveys, radon surveys, microbial and indoor air quality investigations, silica and lead sampling, personnel monitoring, and additional project support across a variety of projects as needed.

• Perform standardized field tests and/or special inspections as directed.
• Perform building inspections for asbestos‑containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines and state regulations.
• Perform air monitoring and visual inspections in support of asbestos projects.
• Sample collection in a variety of settings (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) in accordance with state and federal regulations and Terracon protocol.
• Field and office support (site inspections, field sampling, report writing, scheduling, etc.) for Phase I ESAs Phase II/LSI investigations.
• May occasionally assist Terracon Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Facilities service lines in support of projects.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre‑task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Night, weekend work, and/or limited travel may occasionally be required.
• Requires carrying equipment, occasionally climbing ladders, working on rooftops and/or at heights, briefly working in small spaces, and may also require occasional use of scissor lifts (training will be provided).

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience with Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related scientific field.
• Certification(s) in field of expertise. Examples include:
  • AHERA Accredited Asbestos Building Inspector
  • EPA/GEPD Certified Lead‑Based Paint Inspector and Risk Assessor
  • Mold Technician
  • OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered.

Terracon offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, monthly cell phone reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and more. Terracon is dedicated to employee safety through the implementation of our Incident and Injury Free (IIF) policies. IIF is our personal and organizational commitment at all levels of the company to everyone going home safely to their family every day.

Safety is held as a core value as well as an operational…