Staff Scientist III

CTI and Associates is expanding beyond our current service area into Indiana, and we're looking for skilled professionals to help us build our presence. As we grow, we remain committed to delivering top-tier engineering, environmental, and construction solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career with a company that values innovation and integrity.

Open to candidates local to Indianapolis, IN.

About Us

Over the past four decades, CTI has transformed from a modest construction testing and geotechnical engineering firm to a renowned comprehensive contractor. CTI delivers environmental, remediation, and construction services to diverse clients across the US, including Federal agencies, industrial partners, and State/Local Governments.

CTI's journey showcases its adaptability and commitment to clients' challenges. Our growth strategy is rooted in recruiting top industry talents, reflecting dedication to excellence in every endeavor. Our project execution success has led to new and expanded opportunities for CTI, building upon a strong corporate culture and values of safety, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research and technical studies in alignment with DOE, DoD, and commercial contract requirements.
• Perform data analysis and interpret research results to support project goals and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, research summaries, and project documentation for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and environmental specialists, to ensure project success.
• Assist in the design and execution of experiments and field studies, ensuring adherence to best scientific practices.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring that milestones are met, and deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant scientific fields and emerging trends to support innovation within the team.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, ethical research standards, and federal requirements related to DOE and DoD projects.
• Support project presentations, meetings, and client communications, providing technical insights as needed.
• Under work direction of senior personnel, performs conventional scientific tasks. Environmental data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Must have knowledge of environmental laws, programs, and policies, and procedures.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related scientific discipline (required).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in scientific research, with a focus on DOE or DoD-related projects (required).
• Strong experience in data collection, field sampling, data integrity, and analysis (required).
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and on large-scale projects (preferred).
• Familiarity with DOE and DoD regulatory standards (preferred).
• Must receive a satisfactory pre-hire drug screen and background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Exhibits CTI values.
• Safety and Quality First. We foster ownership and accountability for the highest level of safety and quality. We are committed to zero incidents and continually improving our performance based upon our successes, lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Integrity and Ethics. We treat our people, clients and partners with integrity and respect and operate with honesty and transparency.
• Our People. We are a compassionate and collaborative organization that truly values our people. We strive to recruit, encourage, challenge and empower our people to deliver high-quality, sustainable and cost-effective solutions while providing rewarding career opportunities at all levels.
• Teamwork. We assemble high-performing, cross-functional teams involving our people and partners to achieve our clients' project goals and expectations.
• Innovation. We encourage and promote creative thinking that challenges the norm and brings about innovative solutions.
• Technical writing: Ability to draft detailed scientific reports and present research findings clearly.
• Project management: Experience managing research projects, including timelines and deliverables.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Ability to present technical data and insights to both scientific and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-solving: Skilled at identifying research challenges and proposing actionable solutions.

CTI and Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need.