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Chapel Hill, NC - USA

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ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fastpaced environment.

ERG is hiring enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Engineers/Scientists/Technicians to provide technical support in the development design and of technical research projects for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPAs) Office of Research and Development. Research activities will include decontamination and consequence management research; development and validation of measurement methods source emission characterizations and data collection; research in areas of atmospheric sciences physical chemical biological toxicological and human and ecological exposure; development evaluation and application of air quality simulation modeling in in the Fluid Modeling Facility/Meteorological Wind Tunnel; and other related research activities. Activities will include working in specialized laboratories and machine shops including fabrication machine shops Metrology laboratory and other specialized analytical and microbiological laboratories.
As a junior professional you will play an integral role in designing developing and optimizing solutions and executing technical projects. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or earlycareer professionals to gain handson experience while working alongside seasoned experts. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive innovation. They will work with senior staff to write work plans quality assurance project plans health and safety plans and reports for work being performed by ERG.

Job Description:

    • Assist in the design development and testing of new processes or experiments under the supervision of senior engineers scientists or technicians
    • Provide support in preparation of technical reports data analysis and documentation
    • Troubleshoot maintain calibrate and repair equipment and laboratory instruments
    • Under the guidance of senior staff execute technical projects
    • Work in partnership with crossfunctional teams to develop and implement innovative engineering/scientific solutions
    • Follow all safety guidelines and requirements in the lab or field ensuring compliance with company policies
    • Contribute to ongoing projects by gathering data performing tests and compiling results
    • Assist in the preparation of project plans schedules and materials needed for project
    • Evaluate emerging technologies tools and processes for integration into current and future projects
    • Implement best practices methodologies and cuttingedge techniques
    • Conduct advanced research analysis design and testing to support project development and optimization
    • Under the guidance of senior staff present technical findings progress and project results at conferences and to leadership and clients as needed
    • Work closely with senior staff to gain exposure to project management design processes and technical problemsolving

Qualifications and Skills:

    • B.S. degree in Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering Chemistry Physics Biology Environmental Science or a related field
    • Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
    • Strong analytical mechanical and problemsolving skills. Aptitude and interest in science technical work mechanical equipment and air quality
    • Experience 3 years) in providing onsite research support for the EPAs Office of Research and Development
    • Experience in writing scientific technical quality assurance and health & safety documents
    • Handson experience in a lab technical setting or engineering project (academic or professional)
    • Experience in mechanical laboratory eld science etc. preferred
    • Knowledge of EPA source test methods/procedures air quality or emission monitors etc. preferred
    • Ability to travel as needed for field projects across the country
    • Ability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening
$60000 $85000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance longterm disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 1120 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (prorated for parttime) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Please be aware the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is . ERG may on occasion screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype Teams GoToMeeting or another type of video platform. However any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.
If youre a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERGs online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources via email at or call.

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