Senior Scientist

Location: Pacific Northwest, U.S. (Remote)

This Senior Scientist opportunity is for a flexible and self-motivated individual that is willing to learn and grow as part of a team while providing environmental assessment expertise to projects within the Sediment and Risk Assessment (SRA) and Remediation (REM) service lines at EHS Support. As a Senior Scientist, you will be joining a high-performance team of risk assessors, toxicologists, geologists, ecologists, scientists, and engineers that is focused on providing high-quality technical and strategic solutions to a variety of clients. Your primary responsibilities in the Senior Scientist position will include managing and leading multi-media environmental investigations for routine and complex scenarios under federal, state, and international programs.

You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with a team of talented professionals, cultivating client relationships, and providing mentorship to junior team members.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage routine to complex projects with strict adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
• Lead the design and implementation of environmental investigations conducted as part of remedial investigations, particularly contaminated sediment investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements under CERCLA, RCRA, or state programs.
• Lead design, conduct, and oversight of data analyses in support of investigation objectives.
• Lead preparation of high-quality technical deliverables and presentations for effective communication of investigation findings.
• Advocate for the technical findings and conclusions of investigations and negotiate with state and federal regulators.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and emerging issues. Participate in technical conferences or work groups to advance novel approaches.
• Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards in investigation methodologies and reporting.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion within budget constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate investigations into broader environmental impact assessments.
• Mentor and upskill junior team members.