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Junior Air Sensors Scientist Environmental Monitoring Specialist

ERG

Job Location:

Chapel Hill, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 55000 - 100000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a highly motivated Junior Air Sensors Scientist / Environmental Monitoring Specialist to support research and development activities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development. This position is an excellent opportunity for a early-career professional interested in air quality monitoring environmental sensors aerosol science atmospheric research environmental data analysis laboratory operations and field studies.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams on projects involving air quality monitoring particulate matter measurements aerosol characterization environmental sensor evaluations exposure assessment environmental sampling and data collection. The qualified individual must be organized detail-oriented and able to follow established procedures while working effectively in laboratory field and team environments.

Job Description:

Support air quality monitoring environmental monitoring laboratory research and field data collection activities
Operate calibrate maintain and troubleshoot environmental sensors air monitoring instruments and scientific equipment
Assist with environmental sampling field measurements and monitoring campaigns
Support research involving aerosol measurements particulate matter monitoring air pollution environmental sensors and exposure assessment
Collect organize manage and review environmental and air quality data
Perform basic data analysis using scientific statistical or computational methods
Assist with laboratory testing and instrument performance evaluations
Review data for completeness accuracy and compliance with project requirements
Support implementation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities
Prepare data summaries figures tables presentations and technical reports
Maintain accurate laboratory records field logs and project documentation
Follow laboratory field and workplace health and safety procedures
Collaborate with scientists engineers technicians and project managers to support project objectives
Travel to field locations or EPA facilities as needed
Perform other environmental research- and monitoring-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Atmospheric Science Chemistry Physics Earth Science Environmental Studies Data Science or a related scientific or engineering discipline
Zero to five years of relevant experience including internships cooperative education programs undergraduate research laboratory experience field sampling or environmental monitoring
Demonstrated interest in air quality monitoring environmental monitoring environmental sensors aerosol science atmospheric science particulate matter exposure assessment or environmental data analysis
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong organizational written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on-site in laboratory office and field environments
Experience using R Python MATLAB or Microsoft Excel for scientific or environmental data analysis is preferred
Familiarity with EPA monitoring programs environmental measurement methods QAPPs or SOPs is a plus
Experience preparing technical reports scientific summaries presentations tables or figures is a plus
Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate technical records
Experience or coursework in two or more of the following areas is preferred:
- Air quality monitoring or environmental monitoring
- Air pollution measurement or air monitoring instrumentation
- Environmental sensor or sensor evaluation
- Aerosol science or aerosol measurements
- Particulate matter including PM2.5 and PM10
- Atmospheric science or environmental exposure assessment
- Scientific or environmental instrumentation
- Instrument calibration and performance testing
- Laboratory safety or environmental field studies
- Quality assurance and quality control

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

This is an on-site position at EPA research facilities
Field activities may account for approximately 25%50% of work time depending on project needs
Work may take place in laboratories offices outdoor field locations and other monitoring environments
Occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 35 pounds may be required
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses gloves protective footwear and other equipment as appropriate is required
Some travel to field sites may be required

$55000 - $100000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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If youre a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERGs online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources via email at emailprotected or call .

ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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