UIC Alaska

Scientist

Requisition ID
2025-23810
Category
Research & Scientific
Location : Location
US-MS-Vicksburg
Travel Requirement
N/A
Entity : Name
Bowhead ENT Science and Technology LLC

Overview

SCIENTIST (ERDC)

 

Bowhead is seeking a Scientist to join our team in Vicksburg, MS to support our US Army Corps of Engineers customer at the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) for a recently awarded Environmental Lab contract. The ERDC Environmental Lab contract is tasked with satisfying Army and Department of Defense (DoD) requirements which may include: biological and environmental studies, analysis of aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna, as well as abiotic features (e.g., sediment, soil, and groundwater), biological processes, environmental research on imperiled, invasive, and keystone species, research on dredged material, water quality assessment, and basic and applied environmental research to determine the adverse effects of civil works activities. 

Responsibilities

• Conducting multivariate analyses on the benthic infaunal abundance data to determine potential differences between sites (dredged vs. non-dredged).

• Analyzing community species composition by non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) ordinations followed by Analysis of Similarity (ANOSIM) using PRIMER-E Software

• Preparing written report(s) that include the results of all statistical analysis

• Performing a variety of laboratory and field procedures using established synthetic methods and techniques as well as conducting experiments and collecting field samples.

• Conducting and interpreting routine data as well as collecting a variety of samples

• Developing testing procedures; and directing activities of other contractors in laboratory while maintaining accurate and complete files

• Recording test data and preparing reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results

Qualifications

• A BS in related field is required in addition to at least one to two (2+) years of experience in the field or related area

• Must have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures as related to biological and environmental studies

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

 

Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust (NAC) level clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for this location.

 

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