Position: Scientist 1
Industry: Science Technical
Location: Lakewood, CO
Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 commensurate with experience

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused environmental consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex.

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing environmental consulting and engineering firms in the US. We take pride in keeping our clients happy and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.


Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 1 (Environmental Services):

* Collect soil, surface water, groundwater, soil vapor, and indoor air samples

* Routine operation and maintenance of remediation systems

* Use and maintain field monitoring equipment

* Conduct site inspections at active construction and industrial sites for stormwater and environmental purposes.

* Gather and manage data electronically

* Draft template reports

* Actively develop your own professional growth

* Actively participate in a culture of safe work practices


Why you'll love working with us:

o Company-subsidized medical and dental.

o Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.

o 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.

o Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.

o Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

o Working with the best and brightest in the industry.

o 1,400+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

What we're looking for:

* BS in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

* 0-3 years of experience with environmental field sampling and data collection

* Ability to travel for up to one week at a time

* Ability to work >8-hour days as needed

* Ability to be on feet for >8-hour a day with breaks

* Ability to lift 50 pounds

* Strong technical writing and communication skills

* Ability to travel for work up to one week at a time

* Ability to work outside year-round

* The ability to multi-task and manage your own schedule

* Ability to travel to remote project sites

* Valid driver's license, good driving history, and access to reliable transportation are required

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

* Experience with data management and report preparation preferred

* Safety minded

* Experience with safety programs and safe work practices.

* Ability to travel to remote project sites.