Postdoctorate Scientist jobs in Des Plaines, IL
Postdoctorate Scientist performs scientific research in collaboration with a research team. Primarily a temporary position. Being a Postdoctorate Scientist requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Postdoctorate Scientist works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. To be a Postdoctorate Scientist typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Assistant Scientist
- Terracon Consultants, Inc.
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Glendale, IL
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
- Performs testing and sampling of environmental materials including soil, air, groundwater, building materials, and noise.
- Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
- May assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
- Operates field monitoring equipment.
- Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
- May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site assessments.
- Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.
- Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:- Certification in field of expertise.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status. - 7 Days Ago
Engineer/Scientist
- Exponent Inc.
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Warrenville, IL
FULL_TIME
- About Exponent Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent c...
- 7 Days Ago
Environmental Scientist
- Quigg Engineering Inc.
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La Grange, IL
FULL_TIME
- Quigg Engineering Inc. (QEI) is a multi-disciplined civil engineering and surveying firm servicing both private and public sectors in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Florida. specialize in de...
- 8 Days Ago
Project Scientist
- Tetra Tech
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics an...
- 10 Days Ago
Data Scientist
- V15P1TALONNN
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- About Company: Who We Are At ADP, what we do is about people. Although we have a strong history of providing solutions for human resource challenges, we strive to do more than that. We challenge ourse...
- 12 Days Ago
Scientist I
- CorTech, LLC
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Des Plaines, IL
FULL_TIME
- CorTech is seeking to hire a Scientist for our client in Des Plaines, Il! Benefits Available! Weekly Pay! $31.15/Hour Assist in the detection of fermentation and/or manufacturing capabilities of Contr...
- 12 Days Ago
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0 Postdoctorate Scientist jobs found in Des Plaines, IL area
Clinical Psychologist Post-Doctoral Fellow South Naperville - Naperville, IL
- LifeStance Health
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Naperville, IL
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Psychology
- Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
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Chicago, IL
- By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environmen...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Midwestern University-HR : Post Doctoral Fellow- College of Dental Medicine
- AAAS
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Downers Grove, IL
- The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will participate in a National Institute of Health-funded project that designs and deve...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Postdoctoral Fellow / Full-Time / Days Remote Work Opportunity!
- Chestnut Health Systems
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Chicago, IL
- Overview: Lighthouse Institute, a division of Chestnut Health Systems, is seeking a full-time, Postdoctoral Fellow for o...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Psychologist Post-Doctoral Fellow - Chicago, IL
- LifeStance Health
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Chicago, IL
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Psychologist Post-Doctoral Fellow- Darien IL - Darien, IL
- LifeStance Health
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Darien, IL
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Psychologist Post-Doctoral Fellow - Northbrook location - Northbrook, IL
- LifeStance Health
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Northbrook, IL
- At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Post Doctoral Fellow- IL- College of Dental Medicine
- Midwestern University
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Downers Grove, IL
- Summary The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will participate in a National Institute of Health-funded project that designs ...
- 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines is located at 42°2′2″N 87°53′59″W / 42.03389°N 87.89972°W / 42.03389; -87.89972 (42.033848, −87.899786).
According to the 2010 census, Des Plaines has a total area of 14.415 square miles (37.33 km2), of which 14.28 square miles (36.99 km2) (or 99.06%) is land and 0.135 square miles (0.35 km2) (or 0.94%) is water.
Des Plaines is traversed by two interstate highways – I-90 (the Northwest Tollway) and I-294 (the Tri-State Tollway).
Des Plaines is named for the Des Plaines River, which flows through it. The name is from 18th-century French referencing the American sycamore which r...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Postdoctorate Scientist jobs
$48,327 to $60,296
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