About Careertakes

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Field Scientist in Independence, OH to support environmental field operations. This hands-on role is ideal for someone starting a career in environmental consulting who wants structured training, mentoring, and clear career growth. You will work under senior staff guidance to perform and learn core sampling, monitoring, and site-assessment tasks while following strict health & safety practices.

• Perform task-oriented field work under instruction
• Support groundwater and soil sampling (low-flow, grab, peristaltic, bailer)
• Assist with monitoring well installations (direct-push, hollow stem auger)
• Support vapor intrusion studies (leak testing, equipment set-up)
• Collect samples for soil, groundwater, vapor, and stormwater
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Operate safely in outdoor and construction site environments; some tasks require Level C PPE with respirators
• Accurately complete field documentation and load lists

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Responsibilities

• Act as Site Supervisor / Health & Safety (H&S) Officer on most project work (with guidance)
• Verify public and private utility locates before performing work
• Set up jobs, inspect vehicles/equipment, and ensure safe operation
• Coordinate with subcontractors and internal project teams
• Provide oversight and sampling for excavations and remedial construction as needed
• Assist with industrial hygiene inspections (asbestos, lead, mold, radon, IAQ) and renewable energy reconnaissance when project needs arise
• Identify potential contamination sources at job sites and report findings clearly

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Qualifications

• Education: One of the following:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field; OR
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus relevant construction or labor experience
• Recommended experience: 0–1 year in environmental consulting or related field
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites in and around Independence, OH
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and lift/move field equipment as required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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Skills & Certifications

• Strong computer literacy and clear verbal/written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and written procedures
• Desired (beneficial prior to or provided during employment):
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER
  • First Aid / CPR
  • RCRA and USDOT HAZMAT certifications
  • Asbestos Building Inspector or Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor (for select positions)

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What We Offer

• Structured on-the-job training, mentoring, and defined career progression
• Hands-on experience across a range of environmental field tasks and projects
• Opportunities to earn role-relevant certifications and broaden technical skills
• A safety-first culture and a chance to contribute to projects that protect people and the environment

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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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