Who We Are:
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.
Who You Are:
Versar Global Solutions is seeking an Environmental Scientist whose primary responsibilities will include assisting a team of scientists in supporting various environmental research programs for Federal regulatory agencies such as EPA and FDA, addressing topics related to toxic chemicals and food safety.
What You’ll Do:
Duties will involve conducting online literature searches, compiling and analyzing environmental data using spreadsheets, documenting methods used, and generating tables, charts, and technical reports to communicate results to the client. The successful candidate may also support additional projects, as needed, which may include fate and transport of contaminants; exposure modeling and risk assessment; scientific peer review and workshop coordination; and other office-related tasks.
An educational background and working familiarity with the following concepts are desirable: environmental data analysis, exposure and risk assessment; fate and transport analysis and/or modeling tools for toxic chemicals and/or pesticides; food safety; and environmental conference/meeting facilitation hands-on experience.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (chemistry, biology, toxicology, or public health). 2-5 years of relevant experience.Experience with Federal clients (e.g., EPA, FDA) is preferred.Experience with use of databases, models, and other risk assessment and decision analysis tools is preferred. These include tools to evaluate fate and transport of contaminants, exposure and hazard/risk assessment of chemicals, and related efforts.Strong writing, communication, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Projects, etc.) as well as strong problem solving and research abilitiesStrong analytical and data management skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslySuccessful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screenComply with company drug and alcohol policy.Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.Location Requirements
The position will primarily work remote.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 per year
Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
EEO Commitment
Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.