Entry Level Assistant Scientist Jobs
New grad assistant scientist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Consulting & Professional Services, and Science & Research, with employers like University of Miami, Moody's, and Texas A&M University 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.
- Understand and practice quality acumen.
- Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
- 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.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Certification in field of expertise preferred.
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.
- Understand and practice quality acumen.
- Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
- 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.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Certification in field of expertise preferred.
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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Entry Level Assistant Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant scientist job?
Focus on lab skills you can demonstrate directly: coursework-based techniques, undergraduate research, or internship experience with specific instruments or protocols. Tailor your resume to each posting by mirroring the methods and equipment listed. A well-documented research project or capstone, even from school, signals hands-on readiness to employers hiring at the entry level.
Which companies hire entry level assistant scientists?
Companies hiring entry level assistant scientists right now include University of Miami, Moody's, and Texas A&M University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring covers pharmaceutical and biotech firms, contract research organizations, food and consumer goods companies, and academic medical centers, many of which recruit new graduates directly from campus or through open applications.
Are there remote entry level assistant scientist jobs?
Yes, though most assistant scientist roles involve hands-on lab or fieldwork that requires an on-site presence. About 0% of entry level assistant scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve data analysis, literature review, or research coordination rather than bench work.
Are these new grad assistant scientist jobs?
Yes. Many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates, candidates with zero to two years of experience, and applicants whose background includes internships or a strong academic portfolio. A new grad-friendly posting typically skips strict experience requirements and instead lists degree field, familiarity with common lab techniques, and a willingness to learn on the job.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant scientists?
Entry Level assistant scientist roles concentrate in Education, Consulting & Professional Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain active research pipelines, run ongoing testing and quality programs, and regularly backfill junior positions as early-career staff advance.