Scientist/Data Manager

About Us

At EA, you'll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Scientist/Data Manager to support data collection, database design and data management of analytical testing results for surface water and sediment projects, and risk assessments within the Water, Natural Resources and Ecotoxicology business unit. The successful candidate will be integrated into an existing team of scientists and engineers currently pursuing and executing a wide range of multidisciplinary projects and programs for a variety of commercial, county, state and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and scheduling calls for upcoming field efforts
• Perform login reviews from the analytical laboratories and track data deliverables and alert the project manager and/or task manager of delays
• Review data packages and electronic data deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Upload data into EQuIS, perform quality checks, and generate data tables
• Perform quality control checks data validation reports and electronic data deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance

Required Qualifications

• Successful applicants should have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Three or more years environmental data management experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team supporting data management of analytical testing results for sediment and surface water projects, and risk assessments, and additional assigned tasks within Water, Natural Resources and Ecotoxicology or other business units.
• Strong organization, database design, data analysis, chemistry, and environmental data management skills a must.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong ability to analyze and manage data; and strong organization, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, database design, data analysis, chemistry, and environmental data management skills a must.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel) necessary, SQL Server, VB programming, GIS and/or statistics experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of EQuIS, Scribe and other technical software programs a plus.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide:

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program