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Salary- $50,256.00 – $65,928.00 Annually

This position is challenging in that it will require a candidate who: understands the importance of Quality Assurance/following established scientific standards and methods, can assess scientific data and write and publish findings, is communicative with client programs and able to collaborate in the project scope and study design process, is able to keep project field equipment/boats/vehicles in good working order, is willing to travel across the state and work long hours in the field at remote locations in various weather conditions/rugged topography (sometimes at night), is a team player and is willing to assist other team members, and prioritizes the safety of self and staff in the field.

What you will do: 

  • Oversee field monitoring for toxics studies. This includes preparation and use of specialized scientific equipment, instrument calibration, collection and preparation of environmental samples (water, sediment, and tissue), and stream flow measurements. These operations may involve the use of specialized boats.
  • Prepare quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs), scientific reports, and technical memos.
  • Perform data reduction, analysis, and entry of project data into Ecology’s Environmental Information Management System (EIM).
  • Conduct statistical analysis and quality assurance review of environmental data.
  • Use various software programs for data analysis, mapping, and report preparation.
  • Assist other scientist in the Toxics Studies Unit by providing field and office support for other environmental studies.
  • Provide technical review of departmental publications, regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, and environmental criteria.

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
  • Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree with a major study in chemistry, environmental science, or other closely allied field AND three years professional research experience which includes environmental sampling, or toxic chemical characterization.
  • Option 2: A Master’s degree with a major study in chemistry, environmental science, or other closely allied field AND one year of professional research experience which includes environmental sampling, or toxic chemical characterization.
  • Option 3: A Ph.D. with a major study in chemistry, environmental science, or other closely allied field.