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Air Quality Scientist Intern

For over 60 years, IQAir has been a leader in improving indoor air quality in residential, commercial and institutional markets. IQAir's vision is to assist people in living longer, healthier lives by providing products and services to help them breathe cleaner, healthier air. For our North American headquarters, located in La Mirada, California, we have an immediate opening for an Air Quality Science Intern.

Summary

The Air Quality Science Intern supports IQAir's global air quality research, data analysis, scientific communication, and air quality monitoring initiatives. A primary focus of this role will be assisting with research, analysis, fact-checking, and writing for the annual World Air Quality Report. The intern will also support the administration of a global air quality monitor donation program in partnership with the Foundation for Clean Air, helping coordinate with participating organizations and support the successful deployment of air quality monitoring technology in communities around the world.

The ideal candidate is a strong researcher and writer who is comfortable working with scientific information and quantitative data, highly organized, and interested in air pollution, environmental health, and improving public access to air quality information.

Attributes

• Passionate about air quality, environmental science, public health, and environmental issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate scientific information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong research skills and intellectual curiosity, with an ability to evaluate and synthesize information from scientific, government, and other credible sources
• High attention to detail, particularly when reviewing data, citations, sources, and written content
• Comfortable communicating professionally with external organizations and partners from a variety of countries and cultural backgrounds
• Technologically capable and willing to learn new data, research, and program-management tools
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with appropriate guidance

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis in support of IQAir's annual World Air Quality Report
• Research air pollution trends, events, sources, scientific findings, policies, and other relevant topics at the city, regional, national, and global levels
• Analyze, review, organize, and quality-check air quality data used in reports and other research projects
• Assist with drafting, editing, fact-checking, and proofreading World Air Quality Report content
• Identify, evaluate, document, and appropriately cite credible scientific, governmental, and other authoritative sources
• Translate complex scientific and quantitative information into clear and accessible written content for technical and non-technical audiences
• Assist with the development and review of tables, charts, data summaries, research notes, and supporting materials for air quality reports and publications
• Maintain organized research documentation, references, data files, and project records
• Support administration of IQAir's air quality monitor donation program in partnership with the Foundation for Clean Air
• Communicate with prospective and participating organizations around the world regarding program requirements, applications, monitor deployment, and follow-up
• Help review and organize information from organizations seeking donated air quality monitors
• Coordinate internally and with external partners to help facilitate monitor donations and successful program implementation
• Assist with additional air quality research, data analysis, writing, presentations, and scientific communication projects as assigned
• Support air quality monitoring projects and research activities as needed
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related projects and responsibilities as needed
• Travel 10-15%

Other Requirements

May be required to attend and participate in professional development activities both within and outside the company to stay current on developments, research, technologies, and best practices related to air quality science, air pollution monitoring, environmental health, and scientific communication.

The role may require occasional coordination with organizations or colleagues in international time zones. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Chemistry, Geography, Data Science, Statistics, Environmental Policy, or a related field
• Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret scientific literature and synthesize information from multiple credible sources
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data, research, citations, and written content
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and/or comparable productivity tools, with experience working with spreadsheets and quantitative datasets
• Ability to organize information, manage multiple assignments and deadlines, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Air quality, atmospheric science, environmental health, scientific writing, data analysis, or related experience preferred; experience with Python, R, SQL, GIS, data visualization, additional languages, or international/cross-cultural work is a plus

What IQAir offers

At IQAir, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base pay range for this position is between $35 and $40 hourly and most new hires start at $35 an hour.  Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications and experience.

IQAir offers a number of additional discretionary benefits such as:

• Work with a small, flexible international team
• Extensive on the job training and professional development
• Company with a strong value system
• Work in a Clean Air Facility
• 60 year history of excellence
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 100% subsidized medical, dental & vision for team member
• 401K Plan with company match, 100% vested from day 1
• On-site gym and 24-Hour Fitness Gym Membership
• Wellness Program
• Alternative Transportation & Carpool Incentives
• 14.5 paid Holidays per year
• 12 Day of PTO in first year
• A slide!

and much more!