Staff Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Gilmore and Associates as a Full-Time Staff Scientist in New Britain, PA. This onsite position offers you the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with a team of forward-thinking professionals. Experience a flexible work environment that encourages high performance, allowing you to take on challenging projects and contribute to groundbreaking solutions. Here, your ideas matter, and your integrity will be valued as we collectively navigate the future of the industry.

This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of an innovative organization shaping its field. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Paid Time Off. Your journey to professional growth starts here!

Day to day as a Staff Scientist

As a new Staff Scientist at Gilmore and Associates, you will engage in a dynamic range of responsibilities that embody our values of innovation and excellence. Each day, you'll conduct research and analysis, applying principles to design and develop cutting-edge solutions. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and implement innovative ideas while maintaining the highest standards of integrity in your work.

You'll also be responsible for preparing detailed reports to communicate findings, ensuring that your insights drive project success. Regular meetings will facilitate knowledge sharing and keep you aligned with team objectives. Expect to leverage advanced technologies and methodologies, all while adapting to evolving project demands in a fast-paced environment.

Your contributions will directly impact our commitment to high performance and forward-thinking solutions.

Does this sound like you?

To thrive as a Staff Scientist at Gilmore and Associates, you will need a strong foundation in soil science, geology, or a related Earth Science discipline, along with a bachelor's degree in one of these fields. Proficiency in data collection is crucial; you will be responsible for gathering soil descriptions, test pit logs, and field samples, as well as documenting infiltration rates. Hands-on skills in performing field observation and testing on active construction sites will enhance your effectiveness. Strong communication abilities are essential for reporting findings to project managers; both verbal and written reporting skills are vital. You will also oversee contractors and coordinate with various project stakeholders, necessitating strong leadership and organizational skills.

A solid command of software tools such as CAD, Excel and Word will enable you to prepare comprehensive reports, drawings, and maps, ensuring accuracy and clarity in your documentation. Adaptability in desktop review and research will further augment your contributions to project success.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are :

• Collect data - e.g. soil descriptions, test pit and test boring logs, water levels, collect field samples, record infiltration rates, transport and implement testing equipment
• Performing field observation and testing on active construction sites
• Documentation of construction work and tests performed
• Report information to project managers - verbal and written reports
• Oversee contractors - e.g. drillers, backhoe operators, laboratories, geophysical surveys
• Desktop review and research -review scientific and engineering reports, review of physical setting sources such as geologic and soils maps, topographic maps, and aerial photography
• Prepare written reports, drawings, and tables with information collected including maps and logs - Use of computer e.g. CAD, Excel, Word, PA1Call, etc.

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Will you join our team?

If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. Best of luck!

We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Gilmore & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.