Eastern Research Group
Junior Engineers/Scientists/Technicians
$60K–$75K
Research Triangle Park, NC +3 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2024
- Location
- Research Triangle Park, NC
Chapel Hill, NC
Durham, NC
Raleigh, NC - Experience
- 3+ years providing on-site research support for the EPA’s Office of Research and Development; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Education
- B.S. in Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field; relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
About the job
Provides technical support for EPA research projects by conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory and field equipment.
What you'll do
- Assist with designing, developing, testing, and executing research projects under senior staff guidance.
- Collect and analyze data; prepare technical reports, project plans, and other documentation.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair laboratory and field equipment while following safety requirements.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute.
- 3+ years of on-site research support for the EPA’s Office of Research and Development.
- Experience authoring scientific, technical, quality assurance, and health and safety documentation.
- Strong analytical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills; ability and willingness to travel for field projects and pass background checks and initial and random drug screenings.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory, technical setting, or engineering project; mechanical work, laboratory research, or field science experience preferred.
- Knowledge of EPA source test methods/procedures, air quality monitoring, and emissions measurement equipment.
Pay
USD 60,000–75,000 (base salary)
Tools
EPA source test methods/procedures, air quality monitoring, emissions measurement equipment
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