Staff Scientist / Biologist - Position Overview

The successful candidate will have educational background in biology, environmental science, ecology or related field. The successful candidate will perform field and office support for wetland delineations, habitat assessments, environmental permitting, and ecological risk assessment.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science or similar
• 2 years wetland field delineation experience
• Proficient in performing various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media, overseeing and directing subcontractors, and managing and directing junior field staff.
• Experience overseeing various drilling techniques (including direct push, hollow stem, sonic, etc.) and collecting soil, groundwater, and vapor samples.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field.
• Preliminary data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of the major components of routine deliverables (i.e., tables, figures, appendices, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of Staff I level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions.
• Ability to manage tasks or projects to develop project management skills.

Essential Duties

• Field Project Activities:
  • Coordinate and implement field project work; oversee drilling, monitoring, sampling of typical environmental media, treatment system operations, and subcontractors.
• Data Analysis and Report Preparation:
  • Prepare technical reports by coordinating figures, data tables, site descriptions, and other necessary details to ensure report completeness.
  • Analyze field data and project work to ensure effective project completion.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand-held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact HR@rouxinc.com.