Junior Environmental Scientist
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 71610 - 79700
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Junior Environmental Scientist
Location: Southern California (remote)
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Whats the Opportunity
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time junior level scientist primarily to support work in and near San Diego and Irvine California. The successful candidate will have a natural affinity for science have the capacity to grow be a quick learner be detail-orientated be a committed team player possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be experienced with working in the marine environment. This position will support environmental science planning and engineering projects involving short and long-term monitoring programs for water sediment and biological resource quality; contaminated sediment and dredged material evaluations; stormwater monitoring; and source control investigations.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for the position will include the following:
- Maintenance and calibration of field equipment and instrumentation.
- Maintenance of vehicles and vessels
- Organization of field sampling supplies and warehouse space
- Field sampling and analysis at upland and in-water project sites which may include water quality monitoring sediment and soil sampling and marine mammal monitoring
- Compilation and management of environmental data
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of environmental data
- Technical writing to support the preparation of sampling and analysis plans data deliverables and monitoring reports
What Are We Looking For
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g. environmental science biology geology)
- 0-3 years of related experience
- Self-starter with ability to work independently or collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
- Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to project locations in and near San Diego and Irvine California
- Strong commitment to health and safety and technical excellence
- CPR First Aid AED and OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certifications required; will be provided by Anchor QEA if these certifications have not been obtained
- Small boat handling skills including trailering launching and retrieval are a plus
- Willingness to travel during temporary field assignments
What Can You Expect
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning science and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States our collective vision is to be an inclusive sustainable and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values we strive to be our clients first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
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How to Apply
Apply online through Anchor QEAs Open Positions page at Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e-mail their request to
Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age race creed gender religion marital status veterans status national origin disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.
Salary and Other Compensation:
- Salary Range: $71610-$79700
- Annual Bonus
- Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus Spot Bonus Milestone Anniversary Bonus Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus Employee Referral Bonus.
Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
- Healthcare: Medical dental vision basic life and AD&D insurance
- Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
- Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
- Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
- Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Technical Writing
- Stream and River Restoration
- OSHA
- Customer relationship management
- Auto Restoration
- Toxicology Experience
- Writing Skills
About Company
Explore our range of services including Nearshore- and Aquatic-Based Engineering, Environmental Remediation, and Environmental Planning and Restoration.
