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Geosyntec ConsultantsEnvironmental Epidemiologist
Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, operates as an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in product stewardship, human and ecological risk sciences, life sciences, and…
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Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, operates as an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in product stewardship, human and ecological risk sciences, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The organization is currently seeking an Environmental Epidemiologist to execute epidemiology analyses for science-based evaluations centering on human health risk. This remote position permits individuals to work from a home-office in Washington, DC while supporting Boston, MA operations. The role suits professionals…
Job Description
Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, operates as an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in product stewardship, human and ecological risk sciences, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The organization is currently seeking an Environmental Epidemiologist to execute epidemiology analyses for science-based evaluations centering on human health risk. This remote position permits individuals to work from a home-office in Washington, DC while supporting Boston, MA operations. The role suits professionals who thrive in fast-paced, technically demanding environments and excel at working both independently and alongside multidisciplinary scientists such as toxicologists, exposure scientists, and human health risk assessors.
Personnel in this position will tackle tasks including weight-of-evidence evaluations, systematic reviews, regulatory comments, litigation support, product safety assessments, and human health risk assessments. Subject matter spans environmental, occupational, dietary, consumer product, pharmaceutical, and pesticide epidemiology. The employer provides competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and well-being programs designed to support employees and their families.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to projects involving litigation support, occupational health, regulatory comments, product safety assessments, and site-specific human health risk assessments
- Evaluate exposure and human health risks qualitatively and quantitatively from chemicals present in consumer products and the environment
- Execute analyses including hazard assessments, weight of evidence reviews, systematic reviews, and table preparation
- Perform literature searches while critically reviewing and evaluating scientific literature concerning exposure sciences and epidemiology
- Contribute to and oversee the development of project deliverables such as proposals, memoranda, reports, and agency comments
- Manage projects of varying complexity and scope while demonstrating leadership across multidisciplinary teams
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in a science discipline, preferentially biological sciences or a related field
- At least seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Exceptional oral and written communication capabilities
- Strong statistical abilities paired with the capacity to critically analyze epidemiology data
Qualifications
- Advanced degree such as an M.S. or Ph.D. in epidemiology or a related field
- Eight or more years of related experience
- Familiarity with chemical, pesticide, pharmaceutical, medical product, consumer product, food, or occupational regulations
- Knowledge of air modeling and alternative exposure assessment techniques
Core Skills
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Well-being programs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this opportunity allows you to work fully remote from your home-office in Washington, DC while supporting operations in Boston, MA.
What is the salary range for this job?
For Washington, DC, the typical base salary ranges from $112,260 to $180,745 per year. For Boston, MA, the typical base salary ranges from $117,365 to $188,960 per year.
What education is required to apply?
A Bachelor degree in a science field, preferably biological sciences or a related field, is required. An advanced degree in epidemiology or a related field is preferred.
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