Junior Environmental Scientist

About You

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

Montrose is a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees.

Junior Environmental Scientist (Environmental Scientist II) participates as a member of an emergency response team to conduct environmental sampling and data collection. In performing such duties, a Junior Environmental Scientist will conduct research or perform investigations for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. They may collect, synthesize, study, report, and act based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

The successful candidate will apply scientific methodology for analysis of risk assessments and industrial hygiene applications to ensure the client’s expectations are met. All Junior Environmental Scientists shall maintain a response bag with company issued PPE and appropriate work clothing. This role is also subject to on‑call rotation for emergency response and frequent, extended travel.

• Immediate availability for extended travel and emergency response at client’s request
• Maintain, calibrate and mobilize equipment appropriate for an emergency response
• Gather and analyze samples from various sources of potential contamination
• Perform monitoring and sampling activities according to the prescribed methods
• Compile, review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature
• Complete 40‑hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with 29 CFR  within first three weeks of hire date
• Obtain DISA & TWIC clearances within 3 months of hire date
• Complete all designated safety requirements within first month of hire date
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology or other related science
• One to Three years of experience in a related field may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows‑based platform is a must
• Ability to learn various software and comply with administrative duties (time sheets/expense reports)

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to respond in a timely manner to all communications from supervisor
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Completion of HAZWOPER certification
• Obtain and maintain DISA clearance
• Obtain TWIC clearance
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a passport
• Completion of all job specific OSHA training
• Compliance with all job specific OSHA requirements, including wearing a respirator
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with careful attention to detail
• High degree of personal initiative and responsibility for assigned work
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends

Physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
• Overhead…