Senior Environmental Scientist / Senior Industrial Hygienist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Lead and conduct intricate environmental assessments, inspections, and monitoring initiatives concerning asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and various environmental risks.

• Act as a technical advisor and subject matter expert for hazardous materials evaluations, indoor air quality assessments, and remediation efforts.

• Manage field operations, including air, bulk, and surface sampling programs.

• Oversee and analyze environmental data, prepare technical documentation, and offer recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.

• Supervise remediation and abatement oversight activities, which encompass contractor monitoring, final visual inspections, and clearance air sampling.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and PADEP standards.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables effectively.

• Foster and maintain client relationships through technical advice, regulatory interpretation, and strategic consulting assistance.

• Mentor and support junior staff through field training, technical evaluation, and professional development programs.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on intricate projects, business growth, and practice development.

• Contribute to the development of technical procedures, quality assurance protocols, and best practices.

• Maintain and calibrate field equipment while implementing quality control and quality assurance measures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental consulting, hazardous materials management, or a related area.

• Significant experience in conducting and managing asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality investigations.

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, NJDEP, and other relevant hazardous materials laws.

• Experience in overseeing environmental sampling initiatives, including air, bulk, and surface sampling, along with interpreting laboratory results.

• Proven track record in managing projects, coordinating field teams, and delivering high-quality client outputs on time and within budget.

• Proficient in technical writing, report preparation, and quality assurance/quality control review.

• Ability to independently conduct field investigations and travel to project locations across New Jersey and the surrounding Northeast region as necessary.

• Experience in a client-facing consultant role, providing technical guidance to stakeholders.

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Preferred: EPA AHERA Building Inspector and/or Management Planner certification.

• Preferred: NIOSH 582 Microscopy Course or equivalent training.

• Preferred: OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.

• Preferred: CIH, CSP, or progress toward achieving professional certification.

• Preferred: New Jersey asbestos-related licenses, certifications, or accreditations.

• Preferred: Lead Risk Assessor, Lead Inspector, Lead Abatement Supervisor, or other relevant lead credentials.

• Preferred: Experience mentoring junior staff and providing technical guidance.

• Preferred: Experience supporting business development efforts, proposal writing, and managing client relationships.

• Preferred: Experience on complex commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, or insurance-related projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment that allows employees to work remotely as needed.

• Flexible Time Off policy.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401k Match.

• Commuter Benefit.