Senior Environmental Scientist with 5+ years in Environmental Gas-Phase Sampling

Job Overview

Spectrum Environmental Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to lead environmental compliance and advanced air monitoring projects for the world’s most innovative semiconductor manufacturers. Beyond environmental consulting, this position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge optical technologies, solve challenging engineering problems, and become a technical leader in a growing employee-owned company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience leading environmental stack testing programs who wants greater responsibility, exposure to advanced analytical instrumentation, and a clear path for career advancement.

Company:

Spectrum Environmental Solutions is a technology leader in photonics sensor development headquartered in Austin, Texas. We specialize in air quality, process gas measurements, and optical analytical techniques.

Our team develops and applies state-of-the-art measurement solutions using:

· Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy

· Ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy

· Tunable diode laser (TDL

· Interband cascade laser (ICL) systems

Our solutions target continuous real-time analytical methods and are customized to the client’s unique engineering issues and challenges. We are a growing, employee-owned company of environmental scientists, consultants, and engineers. The professionals at Spectrum have hundreds of years of combined experience in the environmental engineering and consulting industry and mostly work with large established clients in both the governmental and commercial sectors. Spectrum offers exceptional benefits with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished scientists and engineers.

Position:

We are seeking a Senior Scientist for a full-time position to lead and direct the execution of in-house laboratory and client field projects primarily in the Phoenix area. This role combines:

· Field Leadership

· Technical problem-solving

· Mechanical aptitude

· Client interaction

· Data analysis

· Proposal development

· Project management

Most work will be performed in the Greater Phoenix area with occasional travel ( up to 30%) to support projects at other client locations across the country. Occasional international travel for project work is also likely.

Tasks:

Some examples of the types of tasks this position will complete are:

• Lead environmental compliance testing and field sampling expeditions
• Direct field teams and coordinate project activities
• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain advanced optical monitoring equipment
• Analyze spectroscopic gas monitoring data
• Prepare technical reports and client deliverables
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and technical proposals
• Support laboratory research and design-of-experiment (DOE) studies
• Present technical findings to clients and internal teams
• Contribute to the continued development of Spectrum’s innovative measurement technologies

The ideal candidate will be expected to:

• Have 5 or more years of environmental sampling or emissions testing experience
• Have a willingness and passion to learn, observe, adapt to new procedures and technologies
• Self-motivated and work well independently
• Thrives in industrial facilities, particularly semiconductor-based facilities
• Adapts to a strict lab and field safety culture
• Accurately complete data collection, data reduction, and reporting activities related to the projects at hand
• Initially coordinate with project managers and complete other tasks as assigned, eventually managing own projects
• Troubleshoot, repair, and problem-solve opto-mechanical and electrical signal processing issues in a time-sensitive environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent technical writing and presentation abilities

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Company-Match Retirement Program
• Monthly HSA Contribution
• Bonus Program

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the physical sciences (chemistry or physics preferred) or environmental science
• At least five years of environmental monitoring (stack testing)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong mechanical and experimental aptitude
• Able to work legally in the US
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Comfortable working in industrial environments and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Comfortable towing or driving equipment trailers over long distances for project work
• Participate in federally mandated drug/alcohol testing

Preferred Qualifications

• FTIR spectroscopy and optics experience
• Continuous gas monitoring systems experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong technical writing skills
• Project management experience
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience

Application Question(s) please explain in cover letter:

• Do you possess any of the preferred qualifications for this position? If so, please provide examples.
• Please detail your field experience and mechanical aptitude.
• When are you able to start full-time work?

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses
• Employee ownership opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
• Simple IRA (with company matching)
• Flexible work schedule when project commitments allow
• Generous paid time off
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement into technical leadership and project Management
• A collaborative, small-company environment where your contributions make a direct impact

Schedule:

· Job Type: Full-time

• Monday – Friday
• Occasional weekends based on project schedules
• Hybrid work environment (approximately 70% field/office, 30% remote)

Ability to commute/relocate :

• Phoenix, AZ area: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please detail your field experience and mechanical aptitude.

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $140,000