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Technical Specialist/Assistant Scientist

Technical Specialist/Assistant Scientist

Santa Cruz, CA, CA
• Marine, Coastal, Climate, and Technology Services

Full-time

Description

You are a water quality and field research-oriented professional who is self-motivated, interested in fine details, and organized. You collaborate effectively with project managers to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule. You bring hands on experience or interest in cleaning and maintaining sensitive water quality equipment, conducting both upland and offshore fieldwork, and collecting environmental samples in a wide range of weather conditions.

A lifelong learner, you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, and you are also comfortable working independently. Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles.

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today’s challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners.

We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

We are currently seeking an early career Technical Specialist or Assistant Scientist to join our Sediment and Water Investigations and Monitoring team, with a mission to provide scientific, quantitative data and evaluations focused on key issues surrounding the environment for design, permitting, monitoring, or compliance purposes. Our projects are primarily focused on coastal, estuarine, and terrestrial watersheds. Under the direction of senior scientists, you assist in the performance of water, stormwater, and sediment sampling;

testing; and report preparation.

This position is an in-office/field position. You must have the ability and willingness to work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions. Your work schedule at times will be defined by storm forecasts and may include working nights and/or weekends.

As a Technical Specialist or Assistant Scientist, your job functions will include, but not be limited to:

• Collecting river, creek, ocean, and stormwater samples
• Collecting sediment and water samples both on land and from boats
• Executing laboratory bottle cleaning procedures and maintaining facility organization
• Maintaining accurate field and laboratory logs
• Installing and operating water collection equipment and electronic monitoring equipment
• Maintaining and troubleshooting field equipment
• Maintaining warehouse organization and operations

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in environmental related science or have at least 2 years of experience in a related or technical field. The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated strong personal initiative towards projects, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Adherence to quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure data integrity
• Laboratory-level attention to detail and interest in wet laboratory management
• Effective and professional communication with clients and coworkers
• Adherence to company, project, state, and federal safety policies
• Flexibility with work hours as required to meet project needs
• Affinity for working outdoors in all weather conditions, with some nights and weekends
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to follow technical prescriptive sampling direction requirements
• Ability to accurately document activities and standard observations
• Demonstrated self-motivation
• A valid U.S. driver's license (or ability to obtain…