Senior Level Assistant Project Scientist Jobs
Senior level assistant project scientist jobs put experienced researchers in charge of experimental design, project outcomes, and the junior staff and cross-functional teams that carry the work forward. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Terracon Consultants, and Barge Design Solutions hiring at this level now.
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- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Career level, fully competent scientific professional responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
- May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
- May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level scientists/engineers.
- Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.
- May attend on and off-site client meetings.
- Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
- Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
- Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 11 years’ related experience.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Certification in field of expertise preferred.
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
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.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Career level, fully competent scientific professional responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
- May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
- May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level scientists/engineers.
- Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.
- May attend on and off-site client meetings.
- Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
- Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
- Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 11 years’ related experience.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Certification in field of expertise preferred.
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
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.
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- Barge Design Solutions1
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Senior Level Assistant Project Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level assistant project scientist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have independently led research projects from conception through publication or delivery, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have mentored junior researchers, managed timelines and resources, and produced outcomes that shaped a research program's direction gives you a clear edge over candidates with equivalent years of experience but narrower ownership.
Which companies hire senior level assistant project scientists?
Companies hiring senior level assistant project scientists right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Terracon Consultants, and Barge Design Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from research universities, national laboratories, life sciences companies, and government-funded research institutions that need scientists who can lead programs, not just execute tasks within them.
Are there remote senior level assistant project scientist jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the nature of the research. About 11% of senior level assistant project scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the most flexible arrangements found in roles centered on data analysis, computational modeling, or research coordination rather than hands-on laboratory or field work.
What makes an assistant project scientist role senior level?
A senior level assistant project scientist is expected to own significant portions of a research program, set technical direction within their domain, and serve as a resource for junior colleagues. The distinction from mid-level roles lies in independent judgment, responsibility for project outcomes rather than task completion, and an established contribution record through publications, grants, or applied deliverables that the team can point to.
Which industries hire the most senior level assistant project scientists?
Senior Level assistant project scientist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they sustain large, long-horizon research programs that require experienced scientists who can manage complexity, guide teams, and translate findings into outcomes that advance the organization's broader mission.