Entry-Level Scientist

Environmental Risk Management is hiring an Entry-Level Scientist for their Fort Myers, FL office. Responsibilities include soil and groundwater sampling, technical reporting, and maintaining field equipment. The role requires a degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related fields, and involves physical labor. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. Candidates must work on-site in Fort Myers.
Entry-Level Scientist

Environmental Risk Management (ERMI) is seeking resumes for full-time, entry-level scientists for site assessment and remediation sites in our Fort Myers office.

ERMI is a turnkey environmental services firm specializing in environmental assessment, remediation and forensic consulting based in Fort Myers, Florida. We are a licensed engineering and geology firm, a FDEP Agency Term Contractor in the Petroleum Restoration Program and a site remediation contractor. Our clients include contractors, developers, banks, realtors, owners, engineers, state and local governments.

A field scientist would be responsible for:
• Sampling soil and groundwater
• Technical reporting and data processing
• Calibration and maintenance of field equipment
• Maintaining OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Conducting field, regulatory, and office research
• Knowledge of FDEP & ASTM SOPs
• Maintaining a general understanding of applicable environmental regulations
• Oversight of contracted field activities (drilling, remediation system construction, excavation, etc.)
• Operation and Maintenance of remediation systems
• Some field tasks involve physical labor, including heavy lifting of equipment or supplies, operating a core drill, hand-augering, and related physical tasks in various temperatures and weather conditions. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.

ERMI offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) and a 401k with company match.

If you’re looking for a place to build your career with an organization that truly appreciates your talent, we look forward to hearing from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills.

·Requirements

Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related science.

Must have a strong work ethic and good problem-solving skills. Must be able to work independently, accurately, and quickly to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards and professionalism.

· Industry: Environmental Assessment & Remediation, Science & Technology, Environmental Engineering & Geology Professional Services

· Manages Others: No

· Job Type: Environmental Services, Engineering & Geology, Phase I Environmental Assessment, Soil & Groundwater Sampling, CAD

Preferred experience, but not required:

· Computer Aided Design Software (CAD)

· Knowledge of FDEP sampling SOPs
• Soil and Groundwater Sampling

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• environmental: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Required)

Work Location: In person