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Assistant Scientist

Terracon, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Terracon . General Responsibilities Conduct industrial hygiene surveys, environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure, analyze air, water, materials, and soil. Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and assist with the development of control recommendations for environmental, health, and safety hazards at client facilities. Identify, evaluate, and assist with the recommendation of 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. Assist in the design of systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include onsite industrial hygiene exposure assessments, asbestos inspections and abatement oversight, Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, storm water management, and site planning and permitting. Job Description 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. 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. 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. OEPA Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist OEPA Asbestos Hazard Abatement Supervisor Lead Risk Assessor or Lead Inspector Training NIOSH 582 or 582E HAZWOPER OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Training About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Civil Engineering Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Terracon by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Scientist” roles.

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