Air/Field Scientist (Chemist I)

If you enjoy working outdoors and are up to the challenge Serco has the perfect opportunity for you!  This Air/Field Scientist collaborates with others in the laboratory and travels independently to remote locations to perform technical assessments of State, Local, and Tribal air monitoring stations.  Bring your drive to excel and collaborative skills to protect the environment and support the mission of the US EPA.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/transfer/maintain your Public Trust certification.

Serco serves as prime for EPA contract, implementing the OAQPS ambient air program out of the EPA Region 6 Houston Laboratory.  Our team delivers the EPA’s performance evaluation program for ambient air instrumentation, monitoring air quality for particulate, including PM2.5 and TSP-Pb, and criteria gas pollutants, including ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. 

Join our 5-10-member team of seasoned professionals, several supporting the EPA for more than 30 years!  Serco team works closely with the EPA to provide top quality support.  This opportunity is a great jump start into a career in environmental science!

In this position, you will:

• Transport a 20-ft. trailer through the five-state region (Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana) to remote ambient air monitoring stations
• Perform site visits using robust electronic instrumentation for collection of samples and analytical data
• Complete accurate reports documenting audits performed and program status
• Maintain recordkeeping, including electronic and hardcopy logs
• Perform internal quality assurance, including sampler collocation and line loss test
• Maintain and repair instrumentation, order parts, interface with vendors
• Coordinate visits with State, Local, and Tribal site operators
• Team with Serco, our EPA sponsor, and a national network of professionals to drive continuous quality improvement

To ensure success, you have:           

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
• Ability to travel and drive long distances
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Ability to pull and maneuver 20-ft. trailer
• Ability to repetitively lift sizable items up to 50-lb
• Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms
• Ability to perform precise measurements and operate analytical instrumentation
• Good mathematics skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Resilient, resourceful, can-do attitude, ability to ‘think on feet’

Position is contingent upon Public Trust certification

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Enjoy outdoors and environment
• Experience and interest in troubleshooting and repairing electronic instrumentation

If you are interested in taking up the mission of the US EPA alongside our committed Serco team- then apply now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Apply today: https://careers-sercous.icims.com/jobs/65912/air-field-scientist/job