Associate Scientist

Description

About You

You enjoy environmental fieldwork and are excited to apply your recent degree in hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, or a related field. You are curious, collaborative, organized, and a strong writer. You want to work on varied projects and learn new skills. Data analysis is familiar territory, though you're not afraid to ask for direction when needed. You manage your time effectively and communicate with your team about task completion. If this sounds like you, consider building your career in the Investigation and Remediation business area at Integral.

About Integral

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.

About the Job

We are currently seeking an assistant or associate geologist or environmental scientist for our Investigation and Remediation business area. The position will support multiple clients and projects, with the common theme of site characterization and remediation. The day-to-day work will vary and will involve participating in site characterization studies-collecting field data (soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water), managing onsite subcontractors, supporting the project team with report production, including quality assurance and quality control of documents, data analysis efforts, and other tasks. Work may include field projects in other states with the potential for overnight or extended stays. Career growth at Integral offers future opportunities to manage tasks and projects, communicate with clients, and present your work at conferences. Assignments initially will require teamwork, and your level of responsibility will grow as you gain experience.

This position may offer in-office, remote, or hybrid opportunities based on the candidate's location and the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Scientist, your job functions will include, but not be limited to:

Perform frequent fieldwork involving site characterization studies through collection of groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples

Manage onsite subcontractors as part of well installation and soil sampling activities

Keep organized and detailed field notes for decision making and to provide written summaries of tasks completed for reporting

Utilize critical thinking to identify outlier conditions and report these observations to the project team in real time

Adhere to safety standards and actively participate in our safe work culture

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in hydrogeology, chemistry, geology, environmental science, engineering, or related technical field.

The ideal candidate will have:

1+ year of professional experience in the geology, environmental science, or engineering field

Environmental fieldwork experience

A passion for environmental fieldwork

ArcGIS skills

A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally

Strong organizational abilities

Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office products

Salary Range: $31.25-38.89 an hour

Compensation is commensurate with experience and internal equity, within the listed range. An employee's total compensation package includes annual salary; company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave (10 days), paid vacation (10 days), and paid holidays (9 days) per year; and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Paid time off will be prorated to reflect part-time scheduled hours, if applicable.

Integral Consulting Inc. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer who provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military, veteran, or Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information (including testing or characteristics), or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we live in and serve. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

We are excited to connect with individuals who share our mission and values, and those who bring diverse contributions to our team. We value unique perspectives and skills, and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.

All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening, degree verification, and a federal, state, and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.

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