Consultant, Product Safety and Stewardship

Ramboll•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking an entry-level Consultant to support client projects involving chemical safety, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, and environmental and human health risk assessment. The work concerns industrial chemicals, consumer products, and environmental contaminants. The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of senior scientists and serve clients in chemical and basic materials; food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and medical device; pesticide, consumer product; and specialty product industries. The role is based in one of Ramboll’s listed offices, though other office locations and remote work will be considered. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available. Travel for internal or client meetings may be required. The position offers meaningful, high-impact work, flexible and hybrid work arrangements, competitive compensation and benefits, professional development and leadership opportunities, a collaborative and inclusive culture, and the long-term perspective of a foundation-owned company. The anticipated base salary is $68,730–$94,504 per year. Actual compensation may vary by location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity; the position may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a similar relevant STEM field.
Ability to apply basic chemistry principles to problem-solving.
Analytical, statistical, computing, and quantitative analysis skills.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including technical and business writing, presentation skills, and communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to critically evaluate and synthesize data from diverse sources and of varied quality, and identify studies and results most relevant to chemical safety and assessment of human and environmental health risks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team in a multitasking environment, and to support and manage changing priorities and workloads.
Willingness to travel for internal or client meetings as required.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Research and critically review chemical, biochemical, and general toxicology and safety data and literature.
Conduct database searches on product and chemical regulations.
Collect, compile, analyze, and present technical information for client reports, memoranda, presentations, and notifications submitted to governmental agencies.
Work with cross-disciplinary teams to review physical and chemical properties and conduct exposure and risk assessments.
Participate in internal team calls and project calls and meetings with clients and government regulators.