Staff Scientist I

2 weeks ago

WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania, United States Verdantas Full time $55,000 - $60,000 per year

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
Our Wilkes Barre, PA office is looking for an ambitious Scientist I to join our growing environmental team.

As a Scientist I, you'll gain hands-on experience contributing to site development and remediation projects that improve the community's environmental health and resiliency. With an experienced team by your side, you'll explore a wide range of impactful work, from assessing sites and investigating brownfields to designing cleanup plans and navigating regulations.

The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm for environmental work and a desire to help create a more sustainable world. They're ready to build technical experience, thrive in a team setting, communicate openly, welcome feedback, and stay sharp with details, especially in the field.

When joining our team, you will be welcomed into an environment that values what you bring to the table, supports continuous growth in your field, and celebrates the accomplishments you achieve. Ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees, you won't be just joining a firm; you'll be investing in a strong foundation for your career.

What You'll Do

  • Review and potentially create daily HASP and own personal and team safety in the field
  • Perform computations and process data using computer software or other established methods
  • Assist in preparing technical reports to document project findings, conclusions, and recommendations
  • Assist in preparing maps and other illustrations for data interpretation and presentation
  • Assist in evaluating alternative solutions to science-related problems
  • Collect and interpret data through research, file reviews, field observations and measurements, field testing and other methods

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • Combination of office and outdoor work environment. When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to walking distances in uneven terrain, varying temperature and weather conditions, and some heavy lifting
  • Proficient with MS Office suite of products
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
  • Must have a valid driver's license

Salary Range
$55, $60,000.00

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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