Job Description

A Staff Scientist at H2M architects + engineers works alongside experienced scientists and engineers in the remediation, industrial hygiene, and forensics fields to grow your knowledge through onsite fieldwork performing sampling, testing and inspections for asbestos surveys, reviewing and understanding site plans, completing asbestos, mold, lead and indoor air quality inspection reports for insurance companies, private industries and school districts. This role is offered at two levels: Staff Scientist 1 (0 to 2 years) and Staff Scientist 2 (2 to 5 years), reflecting increasing independence, technical responsibility, and decision-making authority.

H2M's Industrial Hygiene and Environmental teams help clients identify, evaluate, and manage environmental and occupational health hazards. We assess asbestos, chemicals, lead, mold, and other contaminants, transform brownfields into usable spaces to support regulatory compliance, and improve indoor air quality and safeguard groundwater. Our scientists and technicians deliver practical solutions that promote safe and healthy environments and enhance quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos and/or mold surveys on residential and commercial buildings.
• Provide asbestos project monitoring and air sampling, including compliance with on-site field protocols such as chain of custody forms and daily logs.
• Analysis tabulation, analysis review/ evaluation, and report writing.
• Assistance with lead and other indoor air quality testing.
• Follow clear instructions and communicate project updates and/or relevant information with the project team and with clients professionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities may include:

• Perform soil and groundwater sampling.
• Coordinate and oversee soil borings and monitoring well installation.
• Provide remediation oversight.
• Assist in data management, evaluation, and preparation of technical reports.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in Environmental Science or related discipline desired.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in the environmental consulting field, specifically industrial hygiene.
• Staff Scientist 1: 0 to 2 years of experience.
• Staff Scientist 2: 2 to 5 years of experience.
• The following current certifications are preferred and will be taken into consideration in conjunction with relevant professional experience:
• Asbestos Certifications (NYS DOL): Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Air Sampling Technician, Asbestos Project Monitor, and Asbestos Project Designer
• Asbestos Certifications (NYC DEP): Asbestos Investigator
• Mold Certifications (NYS DOL): Mold Assessor
• Lead Certifications (USEPA): Lead-Based Paint Inspector, Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor
• IICRC certifications a plus
• Prior experience dealing with contractors and ensuring compliance with state and city agencies, a plus.
• Strong technical skills including field expertise and knowledge of architectural drawings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Requirements

• As part of your role, you may be required to work in environments where the use of a respirator is necessary. In such cases, H2M will provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations. Therefore, you will be required to participate in any necessary respirator fit testing, training, and medical evaluations in accordance with OSHA standards and company policy.
• This role requires some travel. Business-related travel may involve visits to project sites, client locations, and other H2M offices and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• This is an exempt, salaried role that may occasionally require flexibility outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays, to support project schedules, client needs, and business priorities.

The salary range for this role is $61,000 to $82,400 annually.

• Staff Scientist 1: $61,000 to $74,800 annually.
• Staff Scientist 2: $66,600 to $82,400 annually.

Pushing boundaries, redefining design.

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law. It is also important to note that salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

About H2M:

While we have grown into a large firm over the past 90 plus years, we remain dedicated to preserving our small company connections. It is our intention to always stand as one H2M with a mission that is built around:

• Our People: It’s our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.
• Our Clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization. We have the experience, expertise, and skillsets that our clients do not have yet are needed to solve the problems of the built environment.
• Our Communities: We commit to creating a safe environment that fosters thriving and healthy communities through our contributions and support for numerous charitable, educational, and community-based causes and organizations.

At H2M, we’re more than just the services we provide. We are a team of over 500 professionals with the knowledge, ability, and desire to create something truly impressive. When we ask for the best of you, it is right to ask for the best of the company. Your growth is our growth. Your success is our success. We are in this mission together, so let’s see it through together.

Our Benefits

H2M continuously strives to provide our employees and their families a comprehensive benefit experience surrounding their physical and financial well-being. We offer healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with 100% vesting schedule, annual and spot bonus performance programs, flexibility and paid time off. We also offer tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure, student loan debt repayment program, technology allowance and excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels. H2M continually supports their employees through different Employee Resource Groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals.

Equal Opportunity

H2M is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, pregnancy status, childbirth, related health conditions or reproductive decisions, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by Federal, State or local law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Come for the job, stay for the challenge!

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