Environmental Data Scientist

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Scientist/Data Manager to support environmental data management efforts for Superfund investigations, sediment dredging projects, risk assessments, and related environmental programs within our Water, Natural Resources & Ecotoxicology business unit.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing analytical testing data throughout the project lifecycle, including sample documentation, data validation, database management, and quality assurance activities. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists supporting commercial, county, state, and federal clients on complex environmental projects.

The successful candidate will join an established team executing a diverse portfolio of environmental investigation, remediation, and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, coordination, and scheduling meetings for upcoming field sampling efforts.
• Prepare sample documentation and electronic field deliverables using Scribe.
• Coordinate with analytical laboratories to monitor project schedules and track data deliverables.
• Notify project and task managers of data delivery delays or potential schedule impacts.
• Review analytical laboratory data packages and electronic data deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Upload and manage environmental data within EQuIS databases.
• Perform data quality checks and generate data tables, reports, and project deliverables.
• Conduct quality control reviews of data validation reports and electronic deliverables.
• Support database design, data management, and reporting activities for environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting environmental data management, analytical data review, or environmental investigation projects.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of environmental laboratory data, chemistry concepts, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) practices.
• Experience with database management and data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must live within commuting distance of our Hunt Valley office.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with environmental data management systems such as EQuIS and Scribe.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server, database development, or data query tools.
• Experience with GIS, statistics, data visualization, or technical programming (VB or similar).
• Familiarity with Superfund, sediment investigation, dredging, risk assessment, or environmental remediation projects.
• Experience working with federal, state, or local environmental regulatory programs.

Use of AI in the Application Process:  

Applications should represent your own work and experience.  AI generated resumes will not be considered.

Sponsorship Statement:  

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range 60906 - 76132 USD