Geosyntec Consultants

Senior Staff Environmental Risk Assessor or Toxicologist

Geosyntec Consultants$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering or science, toxicology, public health, or related science field (required)
  • 2+ years of applicable experience or equivalent education (required)
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (required)
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a consulting environment (required)
  • Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, and relevant software tools (required)
  • Familiarity with exposure assessment, human health risk assessment, and related regulations (preferred)
  • Experience in statistics and quantitative data analysis, including R coding (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create solutions for complex environmental problems.
  • Plan and implement fieldwork, including sampling and oversight of contractors.
  • Assist in developing work plans and drafting reports, such as Remedial Investigation Reports.
  • Conduct data management and analysis to support environmental assessments.
  • Evaluate contamination and human health exposure risks based on chemical data.
  • Perform calculations for human health risk assessments and regulatory compliance obligations.
  • Uphold ethical standards and attention to detail in all work products.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities including in-house seminars and mentoring.
  • Paid health and safety training and medical monitoring.
  • Hybrid work option available (2 days remote per week).
  • Team-oriented work environment with a focus on innovative solutions.
Full Job Description
Overview

Ifyourelooking for a place to kick-start your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic and innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you! As aSeniorStaff Environmental Risk Assessor or Toxicologistin our contaminated site assessment, human health risk assessment, and remediation practice inRaleigh, North Carolina. The position offers the option of either working full-time in ourRaleighoffice or a hybrid work from home option (2 daysfrom home a week) at the companydiscretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Working with large, multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies to address complex problems.
  • Accepting instruction from many members of the team toaccomplishprojectobjectives.

Project Planning and Implementation

  • Planning and implementing fieldwork, for example: (i)samplingsediment, porewater, surface water, soil, and groundwater; (ii) driller and contractor oversight; and/or (iii) construction quality assurance and oversight.
  • Assistwith developing work plans and scopes (e.g., Site Assessment)andsubsequentreports (e.g., Remedial Investigation Reports).
  • Training:This position requires health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, paid for by the firm.We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our employees to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
  • Fieldwork:Upto 40% (requiredand varies by project)
  • Overnight travel:Up to15-20% (requiredand varies by project)

Data Analysis/ Risk Assessment

  • Manage and analyze data to support environmental investigations and prepare tables, figures, and other data exhibits.
  • Evaluate chemical data and contaminant fate& transport.
  • Evaluatephysical materialcharacteristics.
  • Assess exposure and human health risks from chemicals in contaminated environmental media and consumer products.
  • Perform calculations to support human health risk assessments and environmental regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct literature searches and critically review and evaluate scientific studiesregardingtoxicological, biological, chemical fate and transport, exposure, or other riskassessmentsubject matters.

MeetEthical Standards

  • The employee shall provideaccuratework products whilemaintaininga service-oriented approach toward internal and external customers.
  • The employee should be independently motivated, provide careful attention to detail and accuracy,provide strong organizational skills, and must be deadline driven, ensuring that work is completed intimeframesrequired.
  • The employee must commit to Geosyntecculture of health& safety.
Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering or science, toxicology, public health, or a related science field. (required)
  • Advanced degree in public health or related science field. (preferred)
  • Course work specifically related to toxicology, environmental contamination, and chemical fate and transport in the environment. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • At least 2yearsapplicableexperience;or equivalent combination of education and experience(required),with priorconsulting experience. (preferred)
  • Strong work ethic and must be a self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills. (required)
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a team and achieve teamobjectives. (required)
  • Willingness to contribute to challenging projects with aggressive schedules. (required)
  • Willingness to learn and grow as an environmental consultant. (required)
  • ProficiencyinMS Office applications, SharePoint, and learn and useadditionalsoftware as needed.
  • Ability to digest and summarize technical language from white papers,reportsor regulatory documents. (required)
  • Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, detail-oriented work style, willingness to learn, and commitment to workplace health and safety. (required)
  • Strong quantitative skills and experience managing large datasets with Microsoft Excel and presentation skills with Microsoft PowerPoint.(required)
  • Ability to succeed ina consultingpace, handling multiple project assignments, andmaintainingflexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.(required)
  • Knowledgeof andexperience in exposure assessment, human health risk assessment, toxicology, and related regulations.(preferred)
  • Experience working in challenging outdoor environments.(preferred)
  • Prior research experience in environmental science or toxicology.(preferred)
  • Demonstrated competency in statistics and quantitative data analysis with experience coding in R.(preferred)
  • The ability and willingness to travel and perform fieldwork as needed. (required)
  • Valid U.S. driverlicense and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.(required)

About Geosyntec Consultants

Geosyntec Consultants is an environmental consulting and engineering firm founded in 1983. The company provides consulting, engineering, and project management services to clients in the environmental, energy, and infrastructure markets. Geosyntec has more than 80 offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company's services include environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation, water resources management, and waste management. Geosyntec has worked on projects for clients in the oil and gas, mining, chemical, and manufacturing industries. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Learn more about Geosyntec Consultants
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$180 million

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Geosyntec Consultants

More Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Jobs

Find similar Senior Staff Environmental Risk Assessor or Toxicologist jobs: