Senior Research Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Carollo Engineers Inc
Location: Boise, ID 83709
Description:
Overview
Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. Carollo's Water Applied Research Center (Water ARC) provides nationwide process-based research expertise for both municipal and private sector clients for drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and infrastructure applications. Water ARC services include laboratory-based bench treatability testing, equipment/pilot design and fabrication, and full-service support for field, pilot, and demonstration studies. We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our laboratory treatability testing group in Boise, Idaho to help guide the way as we expand our services and team. As part of our team, you will work on projects related to all aspects of drinking water, wastewater, and reuse applications with lots of variability from project to project.
At Carollo you will make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You'll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo's vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm, and you'll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Range
An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Other Compensation and Benefits
Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.
Carollo Engineers is an internationally recognized environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. Carollo's Water Applied Research Center (Water ARC) provides nationwide process-based research expertise for both municipal and private sector clients for drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and infrastructure applications. Water ARC services include laboratory-based bench treatability testing, equipment/pilot design and fabrication, and full-service support for field, pilot, and demonstration studies. We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our laboratory treatability testing group in Boise, Idaho to help guide the way as we expand our services and team. As part of our team, you will work on projects related to all aspects of drinking water, wastewater, and reuse applications with lots of variability from project to project.
At Carollo you will make an impact at an organization that does meaningful work, fosters a collaborative team culture, and creates a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel like you belong. You'll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team of professionals that is truly passionate about our work. Carollo's vision is to be the BEST water consulting firm, and you'll find that Carollo is also the best place for you to build your career.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple R&D projects of varying complexity and project duration
- Mentor and train laboratory team personnel and be a leader in team building
- Prepare/review treatability testing plans, budgets, and billings
- Lead research teams to conduct experiments, investigations, and data generation
- Lead laboratory safety compliance and documentation
- Lead method development efforts to coordinate testing and SOP writing that will establish new service offerings
- Recognize discrepancies in results and lead research staff to troubleshoot potential issues
- Make selections and adaptations of testing alternatives
- Perform data reviews and troubleshooting for projects of varying complexity
- Develop organized research plans, coordinate testing, and prepare reports
- Integrate and communicate with internal and external project teams and make recommendations for test plan alterations based on previous experience
- Actively participate in dissemination of research results through publication of project work, conference presentations, tours, and other demonstrations
- Collaborate with Water ARC and Carollo teams to write proposals/grants
Qualifications
- Master's degree in one of the following or related field
- Biological, chemical, or environmental sciences
- Environmental, civil, or chemical engineering
- 6+ years of water-related research experience including testing, operation, organization, management, and resource planning
- Ability to apply engineering principles including critical thinking, problem solving, optimization, and innovation
- Robust skills in data management/analysis/interpretation, statistics, quality management, and laboratory safety
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD is preferred (with 4+ year of water-related experience) in either
- Biological, chemical, or environmental sciences
- Environmental, civil, chemical engineering
- Project management training (PMP or similar level training)
- Experience leading teams
Pay Range
An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Other Compensation and Benefits
Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo's benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services and discount programs. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.