Scientist - Biotech jobs in Fort Myers, FL

Job Summary:

Johnson Engineering, Inc., is seeking an applicant with demonstrated professional experience in Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to join our Water Resources Group. The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of prior consulting or regulatory experience related to soil and groundwater investigation/remediation, groundwater well construction oversight, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) sampling procedures and regulations. This position will not be limited to environmental due diligence and will present opportunities to gain experience related to well construction/abandonment oversight, water use permitting, and FDEP Class I underground injection well permitting and mechanical integrity testing. The percentage of fieldwork to office work may vary with extended periods of either setting. Fieldwork will be done locally within south and southwest Florida.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in hydrogeology, geology, environmental sciences, or earth science-related field.
• Strong mathematical and technical writing skills. This position will routinely require drafting technical documents/forms; therefore, proficiency in technical writing is a must.
• Ability to analyze and present data and formulate conclusions in concise and technical form (investigation/construction procedures and methods, and discussion and qualification of data).
• Ability to incorporate field data into technical reports and appendices.
• Experience developing graphs, data summary tables, and site plans using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements/guidelines and ability to review and interpret Federal, State, Municipal, and/or Water Management District regulations.
• Ability to perform geological/hydrological research utilizing publicly available information and databases.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with co-workers and project managers.
• Ability to effectively manage time, budget, and deadlines for multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain organized, detailed and accurate field notes and project documents.
• Experience with MS Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A valid Florida driver’s license and an excellent driving record.
• Required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain Geologist in Training/Professional Geologist Certifications.

Essential Duties:

• Fieldwork in a variety of inclement weather conditions including rain, heat, humidity, etc. Work sites may include construction zones, swamps, lakes, and other hazardous work areas.
• Technical writing and report preparation – independently draft environmental due diligence reports (Phase I and II ESAs), documenting/reporting field observations, water resource assessments, and regulating authority application forms and supporting documents/figures (graphs, data tables, references, etc.).
• Interpretation and validation of data including, but not limited to groundwater elevation measurements, water quality, aquifer performance test and pumping test data, soil and groundwater analytical results, and reference data (USGS, FDEP, Water Management District, etc.).
• Contractor, regulatory agency, and internal project correspondence via phone calls and emails.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to the “Geologist/Hydrogeologist/Environmental Scientist” job posting at https://johnsonengineering.com...

Johnson Engineering, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace and participates in the federal E-Verify Program. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Johnson Engineering, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background checks including driving records and pre-employment drug screens are performed prior to beginning work.