Entry Level Geoscientist

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG seeks an analyst to support our work for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protecting human health and the environment. We support various projects for federal and non-profit clients and seek work on such projects as researching the impacts of climate change, protecting and remediating groundwater, assessing the management of hazardous waste sites, protecting drinking water sources, and water reuse. The position will involve close collaboration with diverse practices across ERG and provide a myriad of opportunities for professional growth. Job location is flexible.

Job Description:

• Willingness to work on diverse projects: literature reviews, reviews of site-specific contaminant transport and remediation, development of fact sheets, development of charts and other visual displays of data report writing
• Research experience in hydrogeology
• Familiarity with hazardous waste site characterization, groundwater modeling, underground injection, or remedial technologies
• Data analysis programming experience
• Experience working with or on topics directly affecting drinking water, water quality, wastewater, or stormwater utilities
• Intermediate to advanced GIS skills

Qualifications and Skills:

• 0-5 years of experience in geoscience or a related scientific field with a significant hydrogeology component
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills
• Ability to evaluate data on-site geological characteristics
• Applied experience with qualitative and quantitative research activities in an academic or professional setting
• Facility in managing multiple ongoing tasks
• Experience developing written products for technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in geosciences, chemistry, or a closely related field

$55,000 - $80,000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

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As ERG is a friendly, flexible, inclusive environment and has clients who are committed to making the world a better place, ERGers are incredibly dedicated. We promote and recognize principles of fairness, equity, and social justice in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.