Overview

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated and resourceful Mid-Level Epidemiologist who will help conduct epidemiology analyses for science-based evaluations with a focus on human health risk. Candidate will work collaboratively with scientists in other disciplines (e.g., toxicologists, exposure scientists, human health risk assessors) and should enjoy technically challenging work for projects that involve independent analyses, 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-, pesticide, occupational, and consumer product epidemiology. You will have the opportunity to join our growing practice our Seattle, WA or Boston, MA 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

• Assess exposure and human health risks from chemicals in the environment and consumer products. 
• Perform analyses in support of projects, such as preparing tables for systematic reviews, and hazard assessments. 
• Conduct literature searches and critically review and evaluate scientific studies regarding epidemiology and exposure sciences. 
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables (reports, memoranda, proposals, agency comments). 
• Opportunities to manage small- to medium-sized projects. 

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in epidemiology or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in epidemiology or related field. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years (7+ 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.  (valuable)
• Background in conducting or 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: $91,500/year / Maximum Salary: $125,600/year (Boston, MA)
• Minimum Salary: $87,530/year / Maximum Salary: $120,130/year (Seattle, WA)  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.

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