Eastern Research Group
Junior Air Sensors Scientist / Environmental Monitoring Specialist
$55K–$100K
Morrisville, NC +3 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Location
- Morrisville, NC
Chapel Hill, NC
Durham, NC
Raleigh, NC - Experience
- Zero to five years of relevant experience, including internships, cooperative education programs, undergraduate research, laboratory experience, field sampling, or environmental monitoring.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Data Science, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
About the job
Supports EPA air-quality and environmental monitoring research through laboratory testing, field studies, sensor evaluations, and environmental data analysis.
What you'll do
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot sensors and air-monitoring instruments; assist with sampling and field measurements.
- Collect, manage, review, and analyze environmental data, including quality assurance and quality control activities.
- Prepare technical summaries and reports, maintain project records, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a listed scientific or engineering discipline, or a related discipline.
- Zero to five years of relevant experience; internships, cooperative education, undergraduate research, laboratory work, field sampling, and environmental monitoring count.
- Demonstrated interest in air quality or environmental monitoring, sensors, aerosol science, atmospheric science, particulate matter, exposure assessment, or environmental data analysis.
- Ability to work on-site in laboratory, office, and field environments and follow procedures while maintaining accurate technical records.
Nice to have
- Experience using R, Python, MATLAB, or Microsoft Excel for scientific or environmental data analysis.
- Familiarity with EPA monitoring programs, environmental measurement methods, QAPPs, or SOPs; experience or coursework in two or more listed subject areas is preferred.
Pay
USD 55,000–100,000 per year base salary
Tools
R, Python, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, QAPPs, SOPs
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