Associate Scientist 2

About the role

Weston Solutions, Inc. seeks an Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist to support the EPA Region 6 contract. The role involves leading and supporting environmental field projects, including site assessments, emergency response, and remedial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental sampling of soil, water, and hazardous waste
• Perform air monitoring (limited sampling)
• Coordinate laboratory sample shipments and evaluate analytical results
• Write technical reports, including site investigations and Phase II ESAs
• Prepare field documentation, daily logs, and support planning documents
• Participate in an on-call emergency response rotation
• Determine appropriate data collection methods and manage databases
• Travel throughout EPA Region 6 for field assignments (3–5 days for responses, up to 2 weeks for planned work)
• Calibrate and maintain multimedia monitoring and sampling equipment
• Use PPE (Levels D–A) to safely enter potentially hazardous areas

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience conducting environmental investigations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (field equipment, PPE, etc.)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and eligibility to work in the United States
• Willingness to travel throughout EPA Region 6 (Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana)
• Willingness to participate in emergency response rotations (approximately one week per month)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred)
• ICS training or emergency response experience (a plus)
• Oil and hazardous materials emergency response experience (a plus)

Qualifications

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.

Skills

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred)
• ICS training or emergency response experience (a plus)
• Oil and hazardous materials emergency response experience (a plus)

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range: $49,347 - $64,821 - $80,190 based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.