Environmental Epidemiologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Boston, MA

6d•$112,260 - $188,960•Remote

About The Position

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated and resourceful Environmental Epidemiologist to conduct epidemiology analyses for science-based evaluations focused on human health risk. The role involves working independently and collaboratively with scientists in other disciplines, including toxicologists, exposure scientists, and human health risk assessors, on fast-paced and technically challenging work. The position supports systematic reviews, weight-of-evidence evaluations, regulatory comments, litigation support, product safety assessments, and human health risk assessments across environmental, dietary, pharmaceutical, pesticide, occupational, and consumer product epidemiology. The employee may work fully remotely from a home office in Washington, DC, supporting Gradient’s growing practice and Boston, MA operations. Gradient is an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in environmental sciences, human and ecological risk sciences, product stewardship, and life sciences. Its scientists have backgrounds across fields including chemistry, engineering, toxicology, epidemiology, exposure sciences, industrial hygiene, product safety and liability, and sustainability. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a science field, preferably biological sciences or a related field. An advanced degree such as an M.S. or Ph.D. in epidemiology or a related field is preferred. Candidates need at least seven years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; eight or more years is preferred. The position offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to multidisciplinary projects and prepare technical deliverables. Compensation varies by location, with stated salary ranges of $112,260–$180,745 per year in Washington, DC, and $117,365–$188,960 per year in Boston, MA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science field; biological sciences or a related field is preferred.
At least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Strong statistical skills and the ability to critically evaluate epidemiology data.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.) in epidemiology or a related field.
8 or more years of related experience.
Knowledge of food, consumer or medical product, pharmaceutical, pesticide, chemical, occupational, or environmental regulations; air modeling; and other exposure assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

Contribute to and lead projects involving occupational health, litigation support, regulatory comments, product safety assessments, and site-specific human health risk assessments.
Qualitatively and quantitatively assess exposure and human health risks from chemicals in the environment and consumer products.
Perform analyses including systematic reviews, weight-of-evidence reviews, hazard assessments, and preparation of tables.
Conduct literature searches and critically review and evaluate scientific studies on epidemiology and exposure sciences.
Contribute to and oversee preparation of deliverables, including reports, memoranda, proposals, and agency comments.
Manage and contribute to projects of varying scopes and complexity, demonstrating leadership and adaptability across multidisciplinary teams.