Associate Scientist

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Job Description:

Associate Environmental Scientist

Position Overview

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine monitoring tasks, which include assisting with analytical sample collection, documentation, field assessments, daily/weekly reporting, weekly progress meetings, oversight of subcontractors on occasion, and reporting of information to mid and senior level staff.

Specific Responsibilities

• Performs routine, and some non-routine tasks for remediation services in a safe and efficient manner under the direction of a field supervisor.
• Collect samples and maintain documentation in record logs.
• Assists in testing, calibrating, repairing, and modifying control and instrumentation systems at on-site locations. Some assignments may be undertaken independently.
• Assists in preparing required field and office reports of various activities and findings. May initiate basic reports.
• Daily correspondence between engineering, project manager, and the client.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline and typically up to 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience with groundwater, soil, biota and/or surface water sampling is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER OSHA training course preferred.
• Ability to work in field environment with viable weather conditions: long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting up to 30 pounds over short distances; recurring bending or similar activities.
• Willingness to learn and assist on tasks on occasion as needed potentially related to habitat restoration (i.e., wildlife and plant monitoring).
• Willingness to travel for periods up to a week as needed.
• Ability to work on a barge.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.27

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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