Associate Scientist 1
Description
At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.
This EHS Associate Scientist role supports Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives as a hands-on technical contributor, working either as part of a consulting team or embedded with client staff. You’ll help implement EHS programs, conduct assessments, and provide regulatory guidance. The position involves solving routine EHS challenges, preparing reports, and coordinating logistics with a strong focus on delivering high-quality service and building client trust.
Location: Bay Area, CA.
Expected Outcomes:
- Conduct facility inspections, industrial hygiene sampling, and assessments to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, procedures, and documentation.
- Support physical safety programs such as lockout/tagout, confined space, and working at heights.
- Provide regulatory guidance, technical support, and onsite safety services.
- Deliver EHS training and support ergonomic evaluations.
- Plan and prioritize work with support from your manager; coordinate basic project logistics.
- Analyze data to support decision-making and regulatory interpretation.
- Prepare accurate reports and proposals aligned with quality standards.
- Communicate professionally with clients, regulators, and internal teams.
- Adhere to company policies and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- May require travel, use of PPE, and work in physically demanding or hazardous environments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or equivalent experience.
- 1–5 years of relevant EHS experience; advanced degrees may substitute.
- Actively working toward safety related certifications: ASP/CSP, AEP/CPE, CIH.
- Beginning knowledge of EHS regulations, environmental issues, and permitting.
- Familiarity with health & safety programs, industrial hygiene (IH), ergonomics, and emergency response.
- Understanding of regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA) and ISO standards.
- Internship experience with consulting or technology industry.
- Skills in sampling, data analysis, and technical reporting.
- Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant tools.
We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
- Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
- Life and disability plans.
- Critical illness and accident plans.
- Work/Life flexibility.
- Professional development opportunities.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.
Salary Range: $44,485-$58,323-$72,058