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TERRACON

Assistant Scientist

Saint Louis, MO

Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery. * Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.

TERRACON

Assistant Scientist

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery. * Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.

Merck & Co.

$34.25 - $43/hr

The Associate Scientist (R1) is an entry-level scientific position responsible for supporting the ... Communicate scientific findings effectively through presentations, technical summaries, and team ...

Brewer Science Inc.

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Rolla, MO · On-site

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Pace

Entry Level Scientist 1

Westborough, MA · On-site

$20.20/hr

If you're looking to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful scientific work, and build a long-term career in environmental science, Pace ® could be the perfect place for you. Find Your Place ...

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Assistant Scientist

TERRACON

Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Terracon rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.
  • Bachelor's degree, in Environmental Science or related science field and will consider non-degred candidates.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualification:

  • Certification in field of expertise preferred.
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Understand and practice quality acumen.
  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
  • Performs testing and sampling of environmental materials including soil, air, groundwater, building materials, and noise.
  • Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
  • May assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
  • Operates field monitoring equipment.
  • Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
  • May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site assessments.
  • Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.
  • Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.

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