Junior Air Sensors Scientist / Environmental Monitoring Specialist
Hybrid (Morrisville, NC), Hybrid (Chapel Hill, NC), Hybrid (Durham, NC), Hybrid (Raleigh, NC)$55k - $100kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Entry-level environmental science/engineering role supporting EPA research and development in air quality monitoring, environmental sensors, aerosol science, and data analysis. On-site in multiple North Carolina locations with field and laboratory responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Support air quality monitoring, environmental monitoring, laboratory research, and field data collection activities
- Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot environmental sensors, air monitoring instruments, and scientific equipment
- Assist with environmental sampling, field measurements, and monitoring campaigns
- Support research involving aerosol measurements, particulate matter monitoring, air pollution, environmental sensors, and exposure assessment
- Collect, organize, manage, and review environmental and air quality data
- Perform basic data analysis using scientific, statistical, or computational methods
- Assist with laboratory testing and instrument performance evaluations
- Review data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements
- Support implementation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), SOPs, and QA/QC activities
- Prepare data summaries, figures, tables, presentations, and technical reports
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, field logs, and project documentation
- Follow laboratory, field, and workplace health and safety procedures
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians, and project managers to support project objectives
- Travel to field locations or EPA facilities as needed
- Perform other environmental research- and monitoring-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Data Science, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
- Zero to five years of relevant experience, including internships, cooperative education programs, undergraduate research, laboratory experience, field sampling, or environmental monitoring
- Demonstrated interest in air quality monitoring, environmental monitoring, environmental sensors, aerosol science, atmospheric science, particulate matter, exposure assessment, or environmental data analysis
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work on-site in laboratory, office, and field environments
- Experience using R, Python, MATLAB, or Microsoft Excel for scientific or environmental data analysis is preferred
- Familiarity with EPA monitoring programs, environmental measurement methods, QAPPs, or SOPs is a plus
- Experience preparing technical reports, scientific summaries, presentations, tables, or figures is a plus
- Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate technical records
- Experience or coursework in two or more of the following areas is preferred: air quality monitoring; air pollution measurement; environmental sensor evaluation; aerosol science; PM2.5/PM10; atmospheric science; scientific instrumentation; calibration; laboratory safety; QA/QC
Skills
Required:Air quality monitoringData analysisInstrument calibration and maintenanceLaboratory and field safety
Nice to have:Report writing and presentation
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- life insurance
- long-term disability
- educational benefits
- FSAs
- generous 401k plan
- profit sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11-20 paid vacation days per year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 56 hours or more of sick leave per year (pro-rated for part-time)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Eastern Research Group Inc.
Helping our clients protect public health and the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, plan and design facilities, advance national security, and achieve other positive outcomes.
ERG helps clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, and plan sustainable facilities.
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