Staff Scientist II

Verdantas is seeking a Scientist II for the Somerville, NJ, location. What You’ll Do Perform field tasks, including data collection, measurements, excavation observation Prepare field notes and related documentation in accordance with company standards Conduct drilling oversight and logging of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil vapor points Collect groundwater, soil, sediment, air, and surface water samples for laboratory analysis Collect and interpret data and information through research, use of online databases, modeling, and file reviews Enter collected data into report format using applicable software and company formatting guidelines Assist with preparation of regulatory submittals, such as permit applications and work plans Assist with preparation of technical reports to document project findings, conclusions, and recommendations Operate and maintain remediation systems Prepare project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) Prepare maps and other illustrations for data interpretation and presentation Maintain Excel databases associated with regulatory compliance Apply basic knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and regulatory programs What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline 2-5 years of relevant experience Combination of office and outdoor work environment When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to walking distances in uneven terrain, varying temperature and weather conditions, and some heavy lifting Proficient with MS Office suite of products 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus Must have a valid driver’s license Salary Range: Starting at $64,000.00 Benefits Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet #J-18808-Ljbffr Verdantas LLC