Senior to Principal Environmental Epidemiologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, seeks a Senior Epidemiologist in Charlottesville, VA to conduct epidemiology analyses for human health risk assessments and regulatory support. You will work independently and with toxicologists, exposure scientists, and risk assessors on complex projects in environmental, dietary, occupational, and product epidemiology.

We welcome professionals with at least 8 years of related experience, strong statistics, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience; 10+ preferred.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong statistical skills and critical evaluation of epidemiology data.
• Knowledge of regulations in food, consumer or medical products, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, etc.
• Background in conducting or contributing to systematic reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects on occupational health, regulatory comments, and site-specific risk assessments.
• Qualitatively and quantitatively assess exposure and health risks from chemicals and consumer products.
• Perform systematic reviews, weight-of-evidence reviews, hazard assessments, and data tables.
• Conduct literature searches and critically review epidemiology studies.
• Prepare deliverables: reports, memoranda, proposals, and agency comments.
• Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Epidemiology

Statistical analysis

Written & verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge

Systematic reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Advanced degree in epidemiology

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Overview

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated and resourcefulSenior 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-epidemiology, 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)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $117,370/year / Maximum Salary: $190,055/year (Charlottesville, VA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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