What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Scientist position at Medasource?
Job Title: Environmental Sceintist
Location: hiring 2 people for Cookeville, 2 people for Knoxville, 2 people for Nashville, 1 person for Johnson City, and 1 person for Columbia, TN
Duration: 6-12 month contract to hire
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for environmental fieldwork to join their current team and help conduct compliance inspections related to illegal sewage discharges, water quality violations, water wells, and / or fish kills in their local community.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct site visits for compliance inspections, sampling, and reporting
- Perform occasional field testing for contaminants like E.coli
- Interpret environmental regulations and apply them to real-world scenarios
- Maintain accurate digital records, reports, and permit files
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and the public
Qualifications:
- Bachelors' of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Soil Science, or related field
- Hands on experience or coursework in wastewater, biodiversity, EPA regulations, soil mechanics, geotechnical systems, hydrology, GIS, or agricultural sciences
- Experience or strong foundational knowledge in septic system installation
- Prior experience conducting sample testing
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
- Willing to be outside for long-periods of the day in hot or cold weather
