Soil Sampler

Job Title: Environmental Scientist / Soil Sampler | CONTRACT

Job Description

This short-term Environmental Scientist / Soil Sampler role supports a high-volume environmental field investigation project in the Binghamton, NY area. You will perform soil sampling, document field activities, and help ensure compliance with environmental regulations and health and safety protocols. This is a fast-paced, field-focused assignment that requires independence, precision, and strong organizational skills. The assignment runs approximately two weeks, with all project-related travel expenses covered.

Responsibilities

• Perform soil sampling activities in accordance with project specifications, environmental regulations, and established field procedures.
• Collect, label, and manage environmental samples while maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures.
• Complete detailed daily logs, field notes, and field reports that accurately document all field activities and observations.
• Assist with site inspections, data collection, and field observations to support the broader environmental investigation.
• Support soil-related tasks such as soil compaction assessments and remediation activities as needed.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume project environment.
• Follow established health and safety protocols, including OSHA requirements, at all times while on site.
• Communicate clearly with project team members to coordinate field activities and report progress or issues.
• Travel to project locations as required and work independently in the field with minimal supervision.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of environmental field experience, including hands-on soil sampling.
• Proficiency in environmental science field practices, particularly soil sampling and related field investigations.
• Demonstrated experience completing detailed daily logs, field notes, and field documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple samples, records, and tasks in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume field setting while maintaining accuracy and safety.
• OSHA 8-Hour, OSHA 10, or OSHA 30 certification (at least one is required).
• 40-hour OSHA certificate and/or HAZWOPER training experience related to environmental field work (where applicable).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and travel to project locations as needed.
• Good communication skills to interact with field teams and project leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the job site and be present on site as scheduled.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting environmental remediation projects, including soil-related remediation tasks.
• Background in soil compaction testing or related geotechnical field activities.
• Proven ability to remain detail oriented while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfort working independently in the field with minimal direct oversight.
• Interest in contributing to a high-profile environmental project alongside an established, experienced team.

Work Environment

This role is based on site at a project location in the Binghamton, NY area, working approximately five days per week. Typical workdays are 8 hours, with the possibility of extending to 10-hour days depending on project needs. The position is field-based and requires working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions. You will use standard environmental field equipment and sampling tools while adhering to strict health and safety protocols. All project-related travel expenses are covered, and you will work as part of an established environmental field team in a fast-paced, high-volume project environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of West Orange, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Orange,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

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