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A remote bench scientist is a research professional who conducts scientific experiments and data analysis from a location outside of a traditional laboratory, often working from home or a remote facility. They use digital tools to access lab data, collaborate with colleagues, and sometimes control lab equipment remotely. This role requires strong communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to adapt traditional laboratory techniques to a virtual environment. Remote bench scientists often work in fields like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and chemistry, contributing to research projects without being physically present in the lab.

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To thrive as a Remote Bench Scientist, you need a solid background in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and a relevant science degree such as biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Familiarity with data management tools, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and statistical software like R or Python is typically required. Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective virtual communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate experimental results, maintaining productivity outside the traditional lab setting, and collaborating effectively with remote teams.

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Remote bench scientists often coordinate closely with on-site colleagues through regular virtual meetings, shared digital lab notebooks, and cloud-based data systems. They may design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results remotely, while on-site technicians or scientists carry out physical tasks in the laboratory. Clear communication, detailed protocols, and robust project management tools are essential for maintaining workflow efficiency and ensuring data integrity. Being proactive in following up and clarifying tasks helps remote team members stay aligned with ongoing projects.
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Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

Haley & Aldrich, Inc

Charlotte, NC • On-site, Remote

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist to work in a technical support role with highly skilled professionals on diverse project teams in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company and get involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients. This is a full-time position located in our Greenville, SC; Charlotte, NC; or Cary, NC offices, or remote in or near Tampa, FL.

In this role, the selected candidate will manage environmental site characterization and remediation projects for Energy, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Real Estate clients. The successful candidate will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, deliverables, and health and safety performance while coordinating closely with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal technical teams. This position requires strong technical knowledge of environmental investigation and remediation programs, the ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams, and a commitment to mentoring junior staff. Candidates should bring experience developing and implementing site investigation strategies, evaluating environmental data, supporting remedial planning and design, and delivering practical solutions that meet client and regulatory objectives.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

  • Oversee day-to-day management of project teams with a focus on project delivery, quality, financial performance, and health and safety.
  • Ensure projects are executed to meet project, client, and regulatory objectives.
  • Lead all aspects of the project life cycle including cost estimating and proposal preparation, scheduling, subcontracting, resourcing, project planning, execution, document preparation and review, and financial management.
  • Collaborate closely with the project team, supporting field teams, providing oversight, and observing health and safety processes and procedures.
  • Regularly and effectively communicate with clients, partners, subcontractors, regulators and other stakeholders.
  • Coach, mentor, and support staff to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure high-quality execution of project tasks, technical reports, and deliverables.
  • Plan and manage field investigations, including pre-design data collection and/or pilot testing data collection programs.
  • Lead project technical assessments and design efforts or tasks, including model development, field implementation of bench-scale and field pilot studies, remedial action plans, remedial system installation and O&M, permitting, design and contract package development, and construction procurement support on environmental projects.
  • Plan all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
  • Demonstrate the company's foundational safety behaviors.
  • Perform and oversee the technical evaluation and interpretation of site characterization and hydrogeologic data, develop conceptual site models and fate and transport models, and work with other multidisciplinary team members to assess the impact to project goals.
  • Lead project teams with the technical evaluation and interpretation of site characterization and geologic data, develop conceptual site models, and work with other multidisciplinary team members to assess the impact to project goals.
  • Manage site characterization and remediation projects for Energy, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Real Estate clients.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of related experience.
  • Professional registration or certification, as applicable.
  • P.G. or P.E. license required for geologists or engineers, as applicable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to independently lead project teams to achieve project and client goals and objectives.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and financial acumen.
  • Proficient computer literacy skills including use of the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) and the ability to learn various software needed to support financial management, diverse project needs, and client requirements.
  • Environmental engineering experience that spans the entire project life cycle.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks pertinent to the work.
  • Demonstrated ability to work on interdisciplinary project teams.
  • Experience managing environmental consulting projects involving site characterization, remediation strategy, regulatory coordination, and client communication.

Preferred Skills:

  • Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of related project management, financial management, or task management experience.
  • Demonstrated competency and understanding of soil, groundwater and air treatment technologies.
  • Hydrogeologic experience, including developing site conceptual models and assessment of fate and transport of contaminants.
  • Design and construction experience with environmental remediation projects.
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and refresher updates desirable.
  • Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience supporting Energy, Industrial/Manufacturing, and Real Estate clients.
  • Experience managing projects in the Southeast, including the Carolinas and Florida, is a plus.

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