Position: Junior Scientist (TechLaw)

Location: Chicago

Status: Full Time – Temporary

Travel: 100%

Salary Range: $30/hour (plus required overtime) DOE

Office Site/Remote/Hybrid: Remote (away from office and home)

Who are We?

TechLaw Consultants has been an environmental consulting firm since 1983, providing services to federal, state and commercial clients. We specialize in managing environmental risks, offering sustainable solutions, and responding to environmental disasters. Notable incidents we have handled include the Space Shuttle Columbia Explosion, Pacific Ocean typhoons, the East Palestine, OH, hazardous train derailment, California Wildfires and the 2023 Maui wildfires. Our team consists of scientists, engineers, and specialized personnel, delivering advanced, frontline environmental response and support.

We are an employee-owned company, headquartered in Chantilly, VA, with a work environment that fosters and encourages employee growth and empowerment, promoting a culture of dedicated, creative, and dynamic individuals.

What do we offer YOU?

• Competitive compensation
• Collaborative team environment
• A unique field work opportunity
• Potential for similar future work
  
  

Who are YOU?

A Junior Environmental Scientist with at least 1 year of experience—preferably with a laboratory background or training. You will provide environmental science support to the U.S. EPA’s Superfund program aboard a scientific research vessel on the Great Lakes, which will include water sampling and report writing.

What does your day/week look like?

You Will Be On a Ship For 30 Consecutive Days, Leaving From Chicago On April 1, 2025. You Will Work 12 Hours/day (approximately 84 Hours/week). Your Tasks Will Consist Of

• Just prior to leaving, you will receive two paid days of training on field equipment
• Once on board, you will perform daily water testing for ortho-phosphorus using a Lachat continuous flow analyzer
• After the ship returns, you will have two 40-hour weeks to prepare and write reports based on your sampling and research activities
  
  

Special Items To Note

• This position is contingent upon a contract award to TechLaw Consultants. Award notification is expected before April 1. If TechLaw Consultants is not awarded the contract, the position will no longer be available.
• Overtime is paid at the rate of time-and-a-half for all hours beyond 40 per week.
• At the end of the assignment, you may be considered for additional field work at other locations in the U.S.
  
  

What do you need for this amazing opportunity?

• A BS or BA degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related science background
• A minimum of one year of science work experience—laboratory and/or chemistry experience preferred
• A willingness to spend 30 consecutive days on a government research vessel traversing the Great Lakes, working long days to achieve project goals
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• At least 21 years of age, legal U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain state and federal security clearances
  
  

Sound good? Then send us your resume NOW! We want to talk to YOU!