Epidemiologist

Toxicologist/Epidemiologist/Health Scientist

TRC's Strategic Health Sciences team is part of the Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS) practice within TRC and is a leader in toxicology, exposure science, and risk assessment.

We are seeking a Toxicologist/Epidemiologist/Health Scientist who wishes to use scholarly approaches to answer complex exposure and health risk-related questions. Our vision is to engage with the most intellectually curious scientists to provide data-driven solutions to our clients. We approach each project in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to meet client needs. We are committed to maintaining an environment in which all of our team members feel respected and empowered to succeed.

Our multidisciplinary expertise includes engineering, exposure science, industrial hygiene, toxicology, applied risk assessment, risk communication, regulatory engagement, and supply chain and product stewardship. Most projects encompass exposures to chemicals in the workplace, community, or via consumer products. There is a heavy emphasis on reading and writing in this position, and candidates who apply should have proficient writing skills for technical and lay audiences, as well as a desire to work in a writing-intensive environment.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate published scientific papers and reports in the 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in the application of risk assessment, and litigation-related services preferred
• PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, or related field/MS in epidemiology or health sciences-related field/BS in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, biology, chemistry, toxicology, human health, pre-medicine, or similar
• Some classroom experience of the following disciplines preferred:
• Risk Assessment classes
• Exposure Assessment
• Industrial Hygiene
• Toxicology (several courses)
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Engineering
• Biostatistics
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to work in a position with a heavy emphasis on both technical and lay writing
• Must be self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management
• Aptitude for multi-tasking among various projects with competing and dynamic deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Current and future U.S. work authorization is required

Benefits: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Salary Range: USD $96,928.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.