Staff Scientist

Position Information

Position Title: Staff Scientist 

Company/Organization

Modern Geosciences - Universal City (San Antonio), TX

Approximate Hours per Week

~40 (salaried position)

Position Description 

We have continued to expand and win great projects. However, for us to meet these new commitments, we need to add staff by January. We only need serious candidates who are ready to start a career not just a job.

Efforts will include supporting completion of Phase I ESAs with historical research, regulatory research, and all around investigative skills (do you ask good questions?) as well as ecological and wetland field work in support of our assessment projects. Work may also include support of investigation efforts concerning soil, surface water, groundwater, soilgas and air. Join a great team that enjoys the work they do and will invest in you. Travel will vary, but up to 30% is not unusual. Most trips can be completed in a day. For more on our firm's services, please visit www.moderngeosciences.com.  

Benefits: Competitive salary with potential for bonus and profit sharing. 401k with 4% employer match. Healthcare programs are available as well.

Timing: We need this person in January 2026 if not sooner.

Desired Background: A bachelor’s degree in the environmental field with some understanding of geosciences and a great work attitude. Strong natural sciences, field sampling skills, geology/hydrogeology background a plus. 

Preferred experience with/knowledge of: Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Soil Classification, Plant Taxonomic Skills, Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point), sampling of soil, water, air. 

Send a letter of interest (email will do) and resume if you would like to be considered to bgottschalk@moderngeosciences.com