Postdoctorate Scientist jobs in Petaluma, CA

Sonoma Technology is looking for an enthusiastic environmental scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will coordinate and track initiatives, at the direction of the Refinery Monitoring Program Lead, to advance the goals of Sonoma Technology’s Refinery Monitoring Program and may provide auxiliary support to other business areas on an as-needed basis.

Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 16th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.

We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.

Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with field staff and project managers to ensure project and program goals and timelines are met, and provide support where needed
• Draft and distribute communications about technical procedures to an audience with varied technical backgrounds
• Review and edit technical documents, such as standard operating procedures, for consistency and scientific accuracy
• Assist with research and data analysis projects on an as-needed basis
• Assist with occasional troubleshooting efforts of scientific instrumentation on an as-needed basis

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A BS degree in an environmental or physical science
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• A high level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for working both collaboratively and independently, as required
• Willingness to occassionally travel to field sites on an as-needed basis
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass initial and random drug tests (both urine and hair), including marijuana

Desired Qualifications

• An MS degree in an environmental or physical science
• Experience with communicating technical concepts to a broad audience
• Data experience with multiple analysis platforms (Excel, R, Python, ESRI ArcGIS)
• Experience completing outdoor work according to a project schedule
• An interest in outdoor field projects

Salary Range: $80,000 to $90,000

Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:

Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com

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