Assistant Scientist

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

The right candidate will conduct initial building inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight, and assist project managers with industrial hygiene inspections. Candidate may further support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments or other environmental projects.

Building inspection job duties include collection of field documentation, collection of bulk samples, review of laboratory documents, and data reporting. As an Air Monitoring Specialist, the candidate will be responsible for abatement oversight including contractor interaction, operation of field air monitoring equipment, collection of field documentation, and on-site analysis of air samples by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM).

Job duties with industrial hygiene inspections include the performance of noise assessments, radon inspections, microbial investigations with sampling, other personal sample collection such as silica and lead exposure monitoring, and data reporting.

Although the primary focus of this position will be industrial hygiene and asbestos work, the performance of other routine environmental work may include: Phase I ESAs including site visits and data review, testing, and sampling of environmental media to include air, groundwater, sediment, and soil.

The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining field monitoring equipment. The candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
• Performance of building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines and Colorado Regulation #8.
• Perform air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos abatement projects.
• Sampling of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
• Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
• Sampling for noise levels within industrial settings.
• Sampling suspect microbial growth.
• Performing indoor air quality assessments.
• 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.
• Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
  
  

Preferred Certification:

• Certification in field of expertise. Examples include:
• CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector (CABI)
• CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Air-Monitoring Specialist (AMS)
• Lead-Based Paint Inspector
• Mold Technician

Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, work location, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Terracon anticipates paying $23.00 to $30.00 within the salary range for this position.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.