Senior Human Factors Consultant - Forensic & Field (Remote)

Rimkus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Work from home

Job summary

Rimkus in Los Angeles seeks a Forensic Human Factors specialist to manage consulting projects, conduct field investigations, and develop expert reports for litigation support. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review data, and communicate findings to clients and counsel.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in a related field, with 3+ years of experience in human factors litigation, and preference for Ph.D. or BCPE/PE credentials. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors or related field
• Preferred: 3+ years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting support
• Preferred: Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors
• Preferred: BCPE certification and/or Professional Engineer license

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a legal and/or proactive consulting practice
• Complete site and product inspections
• Meet with colleagues, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
• Prepare expert reports, deposition summaries, and affidavits
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, and other standard sources; provide written analysis to consultants
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items
• Provide deposition and trial testimony
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases

Skills

Legal language & research methods

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Work under pressure

Confidentiality & discretion

Written & verbal communication

Client relations & management

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

Master's degree in Cognitive/Experimental/Industrial Psychology or related field

Ph.D. in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Rimkus in Los Angeles seeks a Forensic Human Factors specialist to manage consulting projects, conduct field investigations, and develop expert reports for litigation support. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review data, and communicate findings to clients and counsel.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in a related field, with 3+ years of experience in human factors litigation, and preference for Ph.D. or BCPE/PE credentials. Travel up to 25% may be required.