Toxicologist & Epidemiologist - Exposure/Risk Lead

TRC Companies, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave benefits

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is a global environmental and engineering firm hiring for a Toxicologist/Epidemiologist/Health Scientist to apply scholarly approaches to exposure and health risk questions. The team, led by Dr. Dennis Paustenbach, works on risk assessment, regulatory engagement, and client-focused data-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes reading/writing for technical and lay audiences, collaboration in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to empowering team members to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience in the application of risk assessment, and litigation-related services preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and lay audiences.
• Self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking among various projects with dynamic deadlines.
• Current and future U.S. work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate published scientific papers and reports in environmental sciences, industrial hygiene, toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational medicine fields.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative exposure and risk assessments for a variety of chemicals.
• Support testifying experts in toxic tort litigation.
• Evaluate and retain information from legal documents, including deposition and trial testimony.
• Assist in the production of technical work products, presentations, and proposals.
• Interact with clients on projects, both in-person and electronically.
• Conduct research that may be presented at scientific conferences or submitted to scientific journals.
• Candidate needs a high level of self-initiative.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Multi-tasking

Independent & teamwork

Education

PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, or related field

MS in epidemiology or health sciences

BS in biomedical/chemical engineering or related field

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. is a global environmental and engineering firm hiring for a Toxicologist/Epidemiologist/Health Scientist to apply scholarly approaches to exposure and health risk questions. The team, led by Dr. Dennis Paustenbach, works on risk assessment, regulatory engagement, and client-focused data-driven solutions.

The role emphasizes reading/writing for technical and lay audiences, collaboration in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to empowering team members to succeed.