Entry-Level Scientist, Health, Risk, And Toxicology

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. That's how we make a difference to our clients, people and planet.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a motivated, bright, and talented Scientist to join our company in one of our New England offices. If you want to jumpstart your career and expand your skills while working alongside talented experts, then this is the opportunity for you! You will be involved with project work from your first day, working side-by-side with experienced engineers, technical specialists, and scientists from across our practice to help clients address their water and environmental challenges. Exercise your creativity and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment where every perspective is valued. We are a mission-driven organization that puts our people first, with a culture that focuses on providing meaningful work, engaging challenges, recognition, and reward.
What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:
An entry-level Environmental Scientist will assist with technical tasks supporting site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation projects. Position responsibilities will support the characterization and risk assessment of contaminated sites, remediation system design and operation, system monitoring, data management/tracking and reporting. Fieldwork, data management, report writing and interaction with project staff will play an important role in the candidate's success. Potential assignments in this role may include:

• Field work, which may include habitat assessment/evaluation as well as collection of environmental samples in support of site investigation and remediation objectives.
• Assisting in conducting human health and ecological risk assessments;
• Assisting in the preparation of various regulatory submittals, work plans, technical memorandums, and/or other reports.
• Managing, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data for use in reports and other visualizations including maps, charts, and 3D models.

Candidate should be a self-starter and possess strong technical and writing skills to support a wide range of science and engineering projects. A successful candidate will also be detail-oriented, have excellent verbal communication skills combined with a positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and within teams.
What You Will Need To Succeed:

• BS or BA (MS/MPH preferred), with a strong background in chemistry, biology, geology, environmental science, toxicology, biostatistics or related field.
• 0-3 years experience in conducting human health and/or ecological risk assessments (some experience is preferred but we are willing to train if hire has the desired academic background).
• Must have strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Access; preference for familiarity with statistical programs (such as R), environmental databases, GIS, and coding (Python).
• Excellent writing and communication skills (will require writing sample).
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience in environmental data evaluation/management, CERCLA/State site investigation is highly desired.
• Ability/desire to conduct some field work (habitat assessments, sample collection etc.), with acknowledgement that this is mainly an office-based position.
• Must be able to work independently, communicate effectively and balance multiple projects and tasks.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
Woodard & Curran is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Woodard & Curran believes that diverse teams working together in an equitable, inclusive culture provides the right environment for employees to thrive, our clients to benefit, and our business to prosper over the long run. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences and creates an environment where everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When employees are supported to reach their full potential, we can provide our clients with the most innovative, sound, and cost-effective solutions.
Compensation
Pay:
This position's anticipated pay range is provided below; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.
Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity:
Eligible positions may receive an annual cash bonus based on the role's organizational level, and is represented as a percentage range of eligible earnings**
Pay Range
$44,953.00 - $67,429.00
Benefits & Wellbeing
Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) or Roth: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

Time away from work:

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.
• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for bonding in a 12-month period.
• Company-paid disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:

• Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and FSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include vision, dental and vision plans.
• Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits, additional voluntary life and AD&D coverage is available through Sun Life.
• WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
• LiveWell wellbeing: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually - nutrition and fitness, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.
• Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee's job or planned career development.