Remote Science Specialist Jobs
Remote science specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like biotech, environmental consulting, education technology, and research services. Employers hiring remote science specialists right now include Meridial, State of Arizona, and ISEC. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- 544666
- PHOENIX
- DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
- Full-time
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.
At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.
We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1-2
AIR QUALITY INSPECTOR
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Air Quality Inspector
Salary:
ESS 1 $45K-$50K
ESS 2 $50K-$60K
Grade: 20-21
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (First Review 11/3/2026)
As an Environmental Science Specialist with the Air Quality Compliance Unit, you serve as a frontline regulatory expert, conducting inspections of sources to determine compliance with air quality permits, laws, rules and regulations.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (4 days per week in the office/hoteling).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
- Works approximately 60% in the field conducting site visits, data collection, complaint response, and investigations of permitted facilities to ensure adherence to air quality standards.
- Review technical and program-specific documentation.
- Communicate and document observations and conduct tests to determine compliance with environmental standards.
- Writing detailed reports and issuing formal and informal notices of compliance.
- Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public pertaining to environmental impact and compliance.
- Manage and prioritize independent work assignments to meet project objectives.
- Interpret and apply air quality laws, rules, and regulations.
- Analyze test data to determine the compliance status of facilities.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, principles, and practices.
- State and Federal statutes and rules related to the Clean Air Act.
- General understanding of New Source Performance Standards subparts (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants subparts (NESHAP).
- Microsoft Office and G-Suite/Workplace.
Skills:
- Developing and writing clear and concise compliance documentation.
- Problem solving and analysis
- Proficiency in using air monitoring equipment and conducting inspections to ensure adherence to air quality standards.
- Customer service, communicating complex regulatory information, guiding stakeholders back into compliance.
Abilities:
- Ability to Understand and interpret environmental rules and statutes.
- Ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks to complete assignments by applicable deadlines.
- Ability to synthesize feedback, adjust plans accordingly, and summarize completed tasks and recommendations for senior staff through reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies/Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, or Environmental/Chemical Engineering.
- Level 1: Requires 0-2 years’ experience
- Level 2: Requires 2 years’ experience
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
- A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
- We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
- We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
ASRS Lifetime Benefits
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
- 544666
- PHOENIX
- DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
- Full-time
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.
At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.
We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1-2
AIR QUALITY INSPECTOR
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Air Quality Inspector
Salary:
ESS 1 $45K-$50K
ESS 2 $50K-$60K
Grade: 20-21
Closing Date: Open Until Filled (First Review 11/3/2026)
As an Environmental Science Specialist with the Air Quality Compliance Unit, you serve as a frontline regulatory expert, conducting inspections of sources to determine compliance with air quality permits, laws, rules and regulations.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (4 days per week in the office/hoteling).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
- Works approximately 60% in the field conducting site visits, data collection, complaint response, and investigations of permitted facilities to ensure adherence to air quality standards.
- Review technical and program-specific documentation.
- Communicate and document observations and conduct tests to determine compliance with environmental standards.
- Writing detailed reports and issuing formal and informal notices of compliance.
- Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public pertaining to environmental impact and compliance.
- Manage and prioritize independent work assignments to meet project objectives.
- Interpret and apply air quality laws, rules, and regulations.
- Analyze test data to determine the compliance status of facilities.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, principles, and practices.
- State and Federal statutes and rules related to the Clean Air Act.
- General understanding of New Source Performance Standards subparts (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants subparts (NESHAP).
- Microsoft Office and G-Suite/Workplace.
Skills:
- Developing and writing clear and concise compliance documentation.
- Problem solving and analysis
- Proficiency in using air monitoring equipment and conducting inspections to ensure adherence to air quality standards.
- Customer service, communicating complex regulatory information, guiding stakeholders back into compliance.
Abilities:
- Ability to Understand and interpret environmental rules and statutes.
- Ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks to complete assignments by applicable deadlines.
- Ability to synthesize feedback, adjust plans accordingly, and summarize completed tasks and recommendations for senior staff through reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies/Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, or Environmental/Chemical Engineering.
- Level 1: Requires 0-2 years’ experience
- Level 2: Requires 2 years’ experience
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
- A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
- We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
- We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
ASRS Lifetime Benefits
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote science specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, chemistry, physics, or a related science field
- Experience designing or delivering science curriculum, instruction, or programming
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and data collection methods
- State teaching licensure or subject-area endorsement for education-sector roles
- Ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences
- Familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards or equivalent frameworks
Tips for Your Remote Science Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote science specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async collaboration in your application
Remote science employers want evidence you can communicate findings clearly in writing. Include examples of reports, research summaries, or documentation you produced independently, and name the async tools you used, such as Notion, Confluence, or shared data repositories.
Build a public portfolio of science work
Remote hiring managers can't observe you in a lab or classroom, so your work has to speak for itself. Publish project write-ups, data analyses, or science content samples in a format you can share directly in your application.
Target remote-first science organizations specifically
Distributed biotech firms, edtech curriculum teams, and environmental consulting companies built around remote operations are more likely to have the infrastructure and culture for science specialists to succeed without an on-site presence.
Remote Science Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote science specialist job?
Target companies with established remote science teams: biotech firms, edtech platforms, environmental consultancies, and research organizations that run distributed operations. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to collaborate asynchronously across tools like Slack, Notion, and shared lab-data platforms. Candidates who document their independent project work and show results without supervision stand out consistently.
Which companies hire remote science specialists?
Companies hiring remote science specialists right now include Meridial, State of Arizona, and ISEC, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first biotech companies, distributed environmental services firms, and edtech organizations with science curriculum teams are among the most active employers of remote science specialists.
Can you get a remote science specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level science specialist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. To compete, build a portfolio of independent science projects, contribute to open research datasets, or complete relevant certifications. Edtech companies and science communication organizations are among the more accessible remote entry points for candidates new to the field.
Do you need a degree for remote science specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated science knowledge, hands-on project results, and specialized certifications alongside or instead of a formal degree, particularly at edtech companies, environmental consulting firms, and science content organizations. A strong portfolio showing what you can do independently often carries more weight than credentials alone in remote hiring decisions.
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