Associate Scientist for Emergency Response Team

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Weston is seeking an Associate Scientist 3 for EPA Region 6 to support investigations and remediation of hazardous waste sites to protect public health and the environment.

Location: Houston, TX EPA Region 6 (TX, NM, OK, AR, LA)

Expected Outcome:

• Lead and support field projects, including environmental sampling (soil, water, waste, air) and site investigations
• Perform chemical/physical screening, ship samples for lab analysis, and evaluate results
• Prepare investigation and removal action reports
• Participate in on-call emergency response (1 week/month), including rapid mobilization
• Travel to remote locations for field work (up to 2 weeks, short notice possible)
• Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment; document field activities and submit daily EPA reports
• Use PPE (OSHA Level D-A) for hazardous site entries
• Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Coordinate with specialists and subcontractors to meet project goals
• Deliver quality samples and reports within budget and schedule

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• B.S. in Science or Engineering
• 3-10 years of experience in environmental investigations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (equipment, PPE)
• Valid U.S. work eligibility and driver's license
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical report writing
• Experience with PPE and monitoring instruments (air, water)
• Familiarity with ICS structure (preferred)Familiarity with ICS structure (preferred)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading site investigations involving hazardous substances
• Cost estimating and client interaction experience
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (or refresher)
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience preparing health & safety plans, sampling plans, and QAPPs/UFP-QAPPs
• Oversight of subcontractors and data review (analytical, monitoring)

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.