Senior Human Factors Consultant: Forensic Risk & Discovery

Rimkus-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking a forensic human factors specialist to manage consulting projects, conduct field investigations, and review technical literature. The role involves conducting data collection, testing, and analysis within multidisciplinary teams to support litigation and safety assessments.

You will prepare reports, affidavits, and deposition summaries, while maintaining meticulous case files and client communications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors or related field.
• Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors preferred.
• Board Certification from BCPE and/or Professional Engineer License is preferred.

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

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Pressure tolerance

Confidentiality & discretion

Written & verbal communication

Client relations & management

Education

Master's degree in Cognitive/Experimental/Industrial Psychology, Neuroscience, Industrial & Systems Engineering or Human Factors

Ph.D. in Cognitive/Experimental/Industrial Psychology, Neuroscience, Industrial & Systems Engineering or Human Factors

BCPE certification or Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Rimkus is seeking a forensic human factors specialist to manage consulting projects, conduct field investigations, and review technical literature. The role involves conducting data collection, testing, and analysis within multidisciplinary teams to support litigation and safety assessments.

You will prepare reports, affidavits, and deposition summaries, while maintaining meticulous case files and client communications.