Associate Analyst Jobs in San Rafael, CA (NOW HIRING)

The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) is seeking up to two Environmental Analysts or Associate Environmental Scientists to join an interdisciplinary team to support projects investigating the sources, fate, transport, and impacts of contaminants in the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding watersheds. The goal of this work is to support policy development that prevents or minimizes impacts to human and wildlife health, as well as other beneficial uses in the region. This work will be carried out in support of the Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in San Francisco Bay (RMP) and other Clean Water Program efforts.

This is a full‑time, Bay Area‑based hybrid office position for a candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a pertinent scientific field and work experience in water quality issues, particularly environmental chemistry.

• Environmental monitoring and monitoring coordination: coordinating with analytical labs, preparing supplies and field kits, developing sampling and analysis plans, scheduling field days with external sampling partners, field sampling, post‑sampling processing, shipping samples, following up with labs, coordinating with data services on field data.
• Program coordination and implementation: scheduling meetings, producing meeting summaries, developing contracts, coordinating with analytical labs, updating websites, logistical support for RMP Annual Meeting.
• Environmental data analysis, synthesis, and reporting: data visualization, statistical analysis, report writing, presentations to stakeholders and scientific advisors.
• Community engagement: public engagement and education, conducting surveys and community science activities, stakeholder and partner coordination, meeting facilitation.
• Science communication: updating the RMP website, contributing to quarterly newsletters, supporting presentations, drafting social media content.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, oceanography, environmental health, chemistry, biology, or another related scientific field.
• Familiarity with environmental science and environmental chemistry, particularly field work, data analysis, and writing.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well in teams as well as independently with general direction from senior scientific staff.
• Ability to contribute to, or lead, aspects of field work that may periodically involve working unusual hours (late nights, early mornings, weekends) and carrying 40-pound field equipment for short durations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills and ability to synthesize information.
• Valid driver’s license, as driving to field locations will be required.

• Experience with collection, processing, and analysis of environmental samples (water, stormwater, sediment, fish and other wildlife tissues) for chemical contaminants.
• Familiarity with the development and/or implementation of field sampling and laboratory QA/QC procedures.
• Experience using software programs for environmental data analysis and visualization, such as R, Python, and/or GIS.
• Familiarity with estuarine and/or coastal landscapes and ecosystems.
• Experience engaging with communities and other partners.

The anticipated salary range for full‑time employment is $80,742 - $93,164. Salary ranges take into account many factors for making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, education, internal equity, and organizational needs. We expect to offer starting salaries at the low end of the salary range for each job level.

• Matching contributions to retirement plan (immediate vesting) (403B)
• Medical insurance: health, vision, dental with employer and employee contributions
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation days starting at 3 weeks accrual per year
• Hybrid workplace (please note that fully remote work is not possible)

San Francisco Estuary Institute is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, family or parental status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website or application portal as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact us at 510-746-7355 or admin@sfei.org.

We cannot sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B) to fill this position.