Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

DB Environmental (DBE) is accepting resumes for an Associate Scientist to join their team, in their West Palm Beach, FL office, and provide field project management of research and monitoring projects in Florida's freshwater ecosystems.

DBE is a small business that provides applied research, management guidance, field monitoring, and analytical laboratory services in wetland and aquatic ecosystems throughout Florida. Areas of expertise include nutrient and metals biogeochemical cycling; design and implementation of in situ and ex situ experiments; remote marsh sampling and instrumentation; high-quality routine and on-demand sample collection services. DBEs scientists have published more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Position Summary

This position will perform, organize and/or assist with all aspects of project lifecycles: conception, design, field sample collection, coordination with field support staff and analytical laboratory, data quality review, data analysis, reporting, and client communications. This highly collaborative position requires close communication with DBE Principal Scientists, field and laboratory support staff, and clients. This position requires expertise in field sampling, laboratory techniques, data analysis and reporting, and ecological knowledge, with an emphasis on the unique biogeochemistry of South Florida wetland environments.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
  • A Masters degree may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in South Florida wetlands (1 year with Masters).
  • Experience in related ecosystems may be substituted, including coastal/estuarine seagrass, mangrove forests, or lakes and streams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biogeochemistry in South Florida freshwater wetland environments.
• Proven ability to analyze data, present findings, and write technical reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with FDEP SOPs for field sampling, including quality control samples.
• Ability to perform essential field processes: collect samples of soils, plants, and water in order to conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Proficiency with R, Python, Tableau, or other statistical and data visualization packages strongly preferred, including software for ecological applications.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary projects integrating field, lab, and data analysis components.
• Experience with analytical chemistry: laboratory analysis of water, plant, and soil matrices for nutrient and/or metals; data analysis of laboratory results.
• Ability to identify Florida native wetland plants (emergent and submerged).
• Experience with scientific proposal development and reporting.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment
This position requires the ability to swim and the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. This position often requires
work in adverse field and weather conditions.

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation for the position is based on individual experience and qualifications. DBE offers competitive pay,
paid vacation and holidays, health/dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Work Authorization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. DBE is unable to
sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

DBE is an equal opportunity employer.

Submission
Please submit your resume and cover letter by November 21, 2025.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.