Junior Engineers/Scientists/Technicians
Research Triangle Park, NCOn-siteFull-time
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Junior Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians provide technical support for EPA research projects, assisting in design, testing, data collection, documentation, and lab/field equipment maintenance under senior guidance.
About this role
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 hiring enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians to provide technical support in the development, design, and execution of research projects for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development. Research activities may include decontamination and consequence management studies; development and validation of measurement methods, source emission characterization, and data collection; research in atmospheric sciences, physical, chemical, biological, toxicological, and human and ecological exposure; development, evaluation, and application of air quality simulation modeling in the Fluid Modeling Facility/Meteorological Wind Tunnel; and other related research initiatives. Work will take place in specialized laboratories and machine shops, including fabrication machine shops, metrology laboratories, and other analytical and microbiological labs.
As a junior professional, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing solutions while executing technical projects. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience while collaborating with seasoned experts. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively across teams to drive innovation. You will work closely with senior staff to contribute to work plans, quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), health and safety plans, and reports for projects conducted by ERG.
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Skills
Air Quality MonitoringCalibrationData AnalysisData CollectionEmissions MeasurementEPA Source Test MethodsEquipment MaintenanceLaboratory ResearchTechnical DocumentationTroubleshooting
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