Health Scientist

Lensa; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Health Scientist in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will conduct risk assessments and scientific evaluations, contributing to vital public health projects. With a collaborative environment, this position promises growth for those with relevant academic training and experience.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health saving accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Training in toxicology, environmental health sciences, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, occupational health.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience for PhD holders.
• 4-5 years for Master’s holders.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative exposure and risk assessments.
• Critically evaluating and summarizing the scientific literature.
• Contributing to or leading the development of scientific manuscripts.

Skills

Toxicology

Risk Assessment

Environmental Health Sciences

Epidemiology

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Health Scientist - ( 250001S1 )

Description

Stantec Health Sciences Advisory is a scientific consulting group that provides state-of-the-art toxicology, industrial hygiene, epidemiology, and risk assessment services to organizations confronting public health, occupational health, and environmental challenges. Our professionals have a long-standing reputation for thorough scientific analysis and sharing results in peer-reviewed scientific literature. Many of the over 500 papers published by our scientists are frequently referenced in litigation and regulatory decision-making. Our mission is to provide creative and scientifically rigorous approaches to answering questions about the human health hazards of chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, and radiological agents.

Your Opportunity

Stantec Health Sciences Advisory is seeking exceptional scientists with undergraduate and graduate degrees and training in toxicology, environmental health sciences, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, occupational health, epidemiology, computational sciences, and public health. This role can be located in Irvine, CA; Washington, DC; or Pittsburgh, PA.

Your Responsibilities

• Performing quantitative and qualitative exposure and risk assessments
• Critically evaluating and summarizing the scientific literature
• Assisting with or leading the production of technical work products, presentations, and proposals
• Contributing to or leading in the development of scientific manuscripts and conference presentations
• Participate in company training and collaborative professional development efforts
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work in one of the markets listed in this posting
• Training in toxicology, environmental health sciences, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, occupational health, epidemiology, computational sciences, or public health
  
  

Education And Experience

PhD in a relevant field with 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Master’s degree in a relevant field with 4-5 years of relevant experience.

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field with 6 years of relevant experience.

Relevant certifications may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree or years of experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee, and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Employment is contingent on the selected candidate passing a drug, background, and reference screening.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s)

• $56,200 - $78,700 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC
• $60,700 - $100,900 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Other Locations : United States-California-Irvine, United States-District Of Columbia-Washington

Organization : BC-2389 EnvSvcs-US Advisory

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 14, 2025, 9:06:30 AM

Req ID: 250001S1

#additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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