Senior Epidemiologist

Gradient Corp; Charlottesville (VA); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay and benefits

Well-being programs

Zusammenfassung

Gradient Corp, a Geosyntec Company, is looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to conduct analyses focusing on human health risk in Charlottesville, VA. The role entails leading projects on litigation support, exposure assessment, and human health risk evaluation. Candidates should have at least 8 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a science field, with a preferred advanced degree.

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth. Join a team that values both individual contributions and collaborative success.

Qualifikationen

• At least 8 years of related experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Ability to critically evaluate epidemiology data.
• Experience with consumer or medical product regulations.

Aufgaben

• Lead projects involving human health risk assessment.
• Conduct systematic reviews and hazard assessments.
• Critically evaluate scientific studies.

Kenntnisse

Exceptional written and oral communication

Strong statistical skills

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Background in systematic reviews

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in epidemiology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated and resourceful Senior Epidemiologist who will conduct epidemiology analyses for science-based evaluations with a focus on human health risk. Candidate will work independently and also collaboratively with scientists in other disciplines (e.g., toxicologists, exposure scientists, human health risk assessors) and should enjoy fast paced and technically challenging work. Strong candidates are able to work independently on systematic review, weight-of-evidence evaluation, regulatory comment, litigation support, product safety assessments, and human health risk assessment in the fields of environmental, dietary, pharmaco-, pesticide, occupational, and consumer product epidemiology. You will have the opportunity to join our growing practice our Charlottesville, VA office.

Gradient is an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in environmental sciences, human and ecological risk sciences, product stewardship, and life sciences. Gradient's scientists have a variety of backgrounds in chemistry, engineering, toxicology, epidemiology, ecotoxicology, medical device and pharmaceuticals, exposure sciences, industrial hygiene, GIS, product safety and liability, and sustainability.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Gradient will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead projects involving occupational health, litigation support, regulatory comment, product safety assessments, and site-specific human health risk assessment.
• Qualitatively and quantitatively assess exposure and human health risks from chemicals in the environment and consumer products.
• Perform analyses including but not limited to systematic reviews, weight of evidence reviews, hazard assessments, and preparing tables.
• Conduct literature searches and critically review and evaluate scientific studies regarding epidemiology and exposure sciences.
• Contribute to and oversee the preparation of deliverables (reports, memoranda, proposals, agency comments).
• Manage and contribute to projects of varying scopes and complexity, demonstrating leadership and adaptability across multidisciplinary teams.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in science field, preferably biological sciences or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.) in epidemiology or related field. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Exceptional written and oral communication. (required)
• Strong statistical skills and the ability to critically evaluate epidemiology data. (required)
• Knowledge of food, consumer or medical product, pharmaceutical, pesticide, chemical, occupational, or environmental regulations, air modeling, and other exposure assessment techniques. (preferred)
• Background in conducting or substantially contributing to systematic reviews. (valuable)