Job Description
Entry-level engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians will support research projects related to environmental science, atmospheric sciences, and air quality modeling for the US EPA, involving laboratory work, data collection, and development of measurement methods in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support in the development, design, and execution of research projects related to atmospheric sciences, chemical, biological, toxicological, and exposure assessments.
- Conduct research activities including measurement method development, source emission characterization, and data collection.
- Work in specialized laboratories and machine shops, including fabrication, metrology, analytical, and microbiological labs.
- Assist in designing, developing, and optimizing solutions for technical projects.
- Contribute to writing work plans, quality assurance plans, health and safety plans, and technical reports.
Requirements
- The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Entry-level engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians are being hired to provide technical support in the development, design, and execution of technical research projects for the US EPA s Office of Research and Development.
- Research activities 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 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 laboratories, and other specialized analytical and microbiological laboratories.
- The candidate will play an integral role in designing, developing, and optimizing solutions and executing technical projects.
- The candidate will provide input to senior staff to write work plans, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans, and reports for work being performed by ERG.
- The candidate must have a strong technical background and excellent problem-solving skills.
- The candidate must have the ability to collaborate across teams to drive innovation.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salaries
Health and dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Educational benefits
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Generous 401(k) plan
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation days (11-20 per year)
Paid holidays (10 per year)
Paid sick leave (56 hours or more per year, pro-rated for part-time)
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