About Careertakes

👉 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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What You’ll Do

• Support environmental field work on federal projects, including soil, soil-vapor, groundwater, surface-water, and sediment sampling.
• Use standard field equipment, prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody and related documentation.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics to interpret observations and field data.
• Oversee subcontractors (laboratories, drilling/excavation crews) and coordinate on-site activities with project staff.
• Prepare technical field documentation, basic data summaries, and contribute to technical reports.
• Perform unsupervised field tasks, participate in health & safety activities (inspections, observations, training), and develop hazard recognition skills.
• Travel to project sites within the U.S. as required and safely operate field vehicles and equipment.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Ability to pass State and Federal background checks and obtain U.S. Federal Government credentials where required by contract.
• Ability to meet medical clearance requirements for OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance, including being medically fit to wear a respirator.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs (with assistance available as needed) and safely operate a full-size pickup truck.
• Due to contract requirements on certain federal projects, U.S. citizenship is required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, or a related field.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training (or willingness to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER and annual 8-hour refresher).
• Experience collecting and evaluating environmental data in field and office settings.
• Experience preparing investigation reports and drawings; strong technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and professional written/verbal communication skills.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year (range reflects location, experience, and role requirements).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, paid time off, retirement plan, and other voluntary benefits depending on employment status.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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Additional Information

• This is an entry-level, full-time role supporting environmental contracts. Work location model may be hybrid depending on project needs.
• The selection and onboarding process may include background checks, Motor Vehicle Records review, medical screening, and credentialing required for federal work. Day‑one in-person onboarding at a client office may be required as a condition of employment.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to offering reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact Careertakes if you need assistance during the hiring process.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.