Scientist - Biotech jobs in Virginia

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (note: either the master's or bachelor's degree must be in social science while the other degree should be in biology, environmental science, ecology, environmental engineering, or a related scientific/engineering field)
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience minimum
• Knowledge of federal and state clean water legislation and regulations
• Ability to assess community conditions and concerns
• Experience with community engagement and facilitating different groups, including scientists, decisionmakers, policy makers, managers, and other stakeholders
• Understanding how to define, evaluate, and integrate stakeholder needs, perceptions, science, and other inputs into environmental decision making
• Experience with environmental justice issues
• Professional experience related to the Clean Water Act, nutrients, water quality standards, environmental policy, watershed planning, point source discharge permitting and control, and nonpoint source pollution assessment and control
• Project experience translating science into policy
• Project management experience
• Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications
• Excellent research, technical writing, and verbal communication skills/experience
• Experience in conducting literature reviews and synthesizing information
• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects at once
• Highly dependable, detail-oriented, flexible, and responsive to tight or changing client-driven deadlines
• Able to interact well with coworkers and existing clients in a professional and confident manner
• Excitement to work in a dynamic work environment 
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Experience in bringing in new work
   

What We Can Offer You:

• Collaborative work environment with advancement opportunities and interesting projects
• Ability to apply your technical and management skills
• Opportunity to market new work and drive the team’s progress
• Flexibility that allows our employees to balance quality work and their personal lives
• Competitive benefits package and learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work remotely is possible
   

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities. 

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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