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Assistant Scientist

Lensa
Lodi, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/30/2025 CLOSED ON 12/24/2025

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34150BR

Service Line

Environmental

Office Name

Lodi

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Assistant Scientist to join our Due Diligence practice group in Lodi, California. In this position, you will oversee all aspects of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) projects, from initial research to report delivery, ensuring high-quality work that meets client expectations, established due dates, and industry standards. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with competitive compensation and benefits package.

As a Phase I ESA practitioner, the candidate is expected to have strong competencies in technical writing to be able to review historical and regulatory documentation and summarize it in a clear and concise manner. The Assistant Scientist position will include approximately 25% to 50% of time spent in the field for facility inspections located from the California-Oregon border to Bakersfield, California.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
  • Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
  • Assist with executing Phase I ESA projects from start to finish.
  • Conduct thorough site inspections, including note taking, historical research, and regulatory reviews.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and regulatory agencies.
  • Be able to tabulate, prepare, and compare data for written reports.
  • Prepare reports by summarizing reviewed data and information.
  • Manage projects and work with current staff to ensure quality and timeliness.
  • Manage workload to meet deadlines for multiple projects.
  • Ability to travel (drive or fly) up to 50%, which may include overnight stay.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, History or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
  • Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Work in-person from the Lodi office when not in the field.

Preferred Certification

  • Certification in field of expertise.

Exemption

Non-exempt

Requisition ID

34150BR

Posting Title

Assistant Scientist

Employment Type

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Lodi, CA

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Job Category

Scientist

State Salary Range Minimum

24.50

State Salary Range Maximum

34.50

Expected Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. *For California residents please note: A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required for positions that require driving.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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