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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the role

Confidential Client is hiring an Applications Scientist (entry-level) to support environmental monitoring and education programs. This is an on-site, full-time role based in Germantown, MD. The position offers hands-on lab and field work, educator/customer training, product support, and opportunities to contribute to product development and educational materials. Comprehensive training is provided — no prior professional experience required.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct laboratory and field experiments, collect and analyze environmental data, and prepare clear scientific reports.
• Demonstrate environmental monitoring instruments and train educators, students, and customers on instrument use and data interpretation.
• Develop and refine scientific experiments, educational activities, and instructional materials for classroom and community-science settings.
• Test, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform basic repair/QA on scientific equipment.
• Coordinate equipment preparation, packaging, shipping, inventory tracking, and warranty/service cases.
• Capture and document customer feedback, help translate field needs into product requirements, and support product evaluation activities.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, or a related STEM discipline, completed before employment begins.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable training diverse audiences (students, educators, community groups).
• Organized, self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in lab and field settings.
• Practical aptitude with scientific instruments and interest in technical troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally (approximately 1–2 times per month, occasional overnights).
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to complete the required federal Public Trust background investigation (position requires this).

Desirable

• Experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or running field-based programs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied environmental conditions.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $48,000–$55,000 (dependant on qualifications).
• Health insurance reimbursement.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive technical training and professional development.
• Exposure to multiple scientific and technical disciplines and career-path growth opportunities.

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Location & Travel

• On-site, full-time role based in Germantown, MD (40 hours per week).
• Regional travel about 1–2 times per month; occasional overnight stays required.

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Why Careertakes is involved

Careertakes is managing the candidate outreach and application process as the third-party recruiting platform. Candidates selected will be employed directly by Confidential Client (the hiring organization).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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