Staff Scientist II - Human Health Risk Assessor
About the position Position Overview Our Burlington, Massachusetts office is seeking a candidate with a strong knowledge of human health risk assessment , toxicology , and epidemiology with an ability to support our Principal Risk Assessors/Toxicologists in preparing human health risk assessments in various regulatory programs across the United States and performing exposure, causation, and product assessments related to exposure to various toxicants. Responsibilities • Assisting in preparing human health risk assessments • Managing environmental data • Analyzing large datasets and conducting statistical analyses • Preparing spatial analyses and demonstratives • Reviewing and interpreting various types of toxicological and epidemiological studies • Preparing written documents and demonstratives Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, toxicology or related health science discipline • Minimum of two years of pertinent professional experience is preferred • Ability to interpret and assess quality of genotoxicity tests, animal carcinogenicity models and epidemiological data • Excellent organizational skills and attention to fine detail • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to describe complex technical topics and analyses in human health risk assessments, expert reports, and other demonstratives • Ability to handle multiple project assignments and meet aggressive deadlines • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Access Nice-to-haves • Master’s degree in public health , environmental health, toxicology or related health science discipline is preferred • Background in statistics, exposure modeling, and/or spatial analyses (ESRI products and/or R) a plus • Knowledge of R or SAS is preferred • Experience with implementing human health risk assessments in accordance with USEPA’s Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund or other pertinent state regulatory criteria is preferred Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents • 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match • Flexible Spending Accounts • Company paid life insurance and disability insurance • Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave • Paid Parental Leave Apply tot his job