Health Scientist

Stantec; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Health Sciences Advisory is seeking exceptional scientists for roles in toxicology and environmental health. The position involves conducting risk assessments, evaluating scientific literature, and developing technical documents. Candidates with relevant degrees and experience are encouraged to apply. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in public health and environmental challenges.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience for PhD holders.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience for Master’s degree holders.
• 6+ years of relevant experience for undergraduate degree holders.

Responsibilities

• Performing quantitative and qualitative exposure and risk assessments.
• Critically evaluating and summarizing the scientific literature.
• Leading the production of technical work products and presentations.

Skills

Toxicology

Environmental Health Sciences

Risk Assessment

Industrial Hygiene

Occupational Health

Epidemiology

Computational Sciences

Public Health

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Job 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

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.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC
• Min Pay Range: $56,200
• Max Pay Range: $78,700
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)
• Min Pay Range: $60,700
• Max Pay Range: $100,900
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.