Epidemiologist

TRC Companies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

TRC, Member of WSP, seeks a Toxicologist/Epidemiologist/Health Scientist to tackle exposure and health risk questions using scholarly approaches. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on reading and writing for technical and lay audiences.

The role is based in Washington, DC, and involves engagement with clients and multidisciplinary teams across engineering, exposure science, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in a relevant field with strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experience in risk assessment and litigation-related services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate published scientific papers and reports in environmental sciences, industrial hygiene, toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational medicine.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative exposure and risk assessments for chemicals.
• Support testifying experts in toxic tort litigation.
• Evaluate legal documents, including deposition and trial testimony.
• Assist in producing technical work products, presentations, and proposals.
• Interact with clients on projects in-person and electronically.
• Conduct research for scientific conferences or journals.

Skills

Risk assessment

Toxicology

Epidemiology

Environmental health

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in toxicology

MS in epidemiology or health sciences

BS in biomedical/chemical engineering or related

Job description

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP's 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy,transportationand infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you'lldiscover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC's Strategic Health Sciences team is part of the Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS) practice within TRC and is a leader in toxicology, exposure science, and risk assessment.

The team is led by Dr. Dennis Paustenbach, a board-certified toxicologist and industrial hygienist with nearly 40 years of experience in risk assessment, environmental engineering, toxicology and occupational health. Dr. Paustenbach and his team provide expert witness testimony and analysis of the health effects of chemicals in sediments, air, soil, consumer products, foods, groundwater, and the workplace.

We are seeking a Toxicologist/Epidemiologist/ Health Scientist who wishes to use scholarly approaches to answer complex exposure and health risk-related questions. Our vision is to engage with the most intellectually curious scientists to provide data-driven solutions to our clients. We approach each project in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to meet client needs. We are committed to maintaining an environment in which all of our team members feel respected and empowered to succeed.

Our multidisciplinary expertise includes engineering, exposure science, industrial hygiene, toxicology, applied risk assessment, risk communication, regulatory engagement, and supply chain and product stewardship. Most projects encompass exposures to chemicals in the workplace, community, or via consumer products. There is a heavy emphasis on reading and writing in this position, and candidates who apply should have proficient writing skills for technical and lay audiences, as well as a desire to work in a writing-intensive environment.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate published scientific papers and reports in the environmental sciences, industrial hygiene, toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational medicine fields
• Perform qualitative and quantitative exposure and risk assessments for a variety of chemicals
• Support testifying experts in toxic tort litigation
• Evaluate and retain information from legal documents, including deposition and trial testimony
• Assist in the production of technical work products, presentations, and proposals
• Interact with clients on projects, both in-person and electronically
• Conduct research that may be presented at scientific conferences or submitted to scientific journals
• Candidate needs a high level of self-initiative
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in the application of risk assessment, and litigation-related services preferred
• PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, or related field/MS in epidemiology or health sciences -related field/ BS in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, toxicology, human health, pre-medicine, or similar
• Some classroom experience of the following disciplines preferred:
  • Risk Assessment classes
  • Exposure Assessment
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Toxicology (several courses)
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Biostatistics
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to work in a position with a heavy emphasis on both technical and lay writing
• Must be self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management
• Aptitude for multi-tasking among various projects with competing and dynamic deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Current and future U.S. work authorization is required

Benefits

*TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available onTRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $96,928.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.