Senior Human Health Risk Assessor

EnSafe Inc.•Memphis, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us. We are currently seeking a full-time or part time Senior Human Health Risk Assessor. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe. The location for this role can be flexible to the following EnSafe office locations: Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; Charleston, SC; Bowling Green, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Atlanta, GA; Jacksonville, FL; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; San Diego, CA; Long Beach, CA or Concord, CA. Hybrid or remote work will be considered based on experience. As a Human Health Risk Assessor, you will play a key role in supporting risk assessments for government clients under the Navy CLEAN contract and multiple industrial clients in a collaborative and supportive environment. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in toxicology, public health, biology, or related scientific field.
12+ years of experience in an environmental consulting or government regulatory environment.
Thorough understanding of USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund (RAGS) and supporting guidance.
Understanding of CERCLA, RCRA, and state regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated quantitative experience calculating human health risk and hazard in accordance with (RAGS)
Understanding of the basis for selection of exposure assumptions.
Ability to clearly interpret and explain risk assessment tables in a technical report.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high levels of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities, demonstrating professionalism and resourcefulness.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in toxicology, public health, biology, or related scientific field.
Knowledge of emerging contaminants including PFAS toxicity and assessment.

Responsibilities

Work in multidisciplinary teams to formulate conceptual site models and identify appropriate receptors for evaluation to site-specific human health risk assessments.
Lead the selection of appropriate site-specific exposure parameters.
Calculate carcinogenic risk and non-carcinogenic hazard in accordance with USEPA or state-specific protocols. Familiarity with USEPA lead models and vapor intrusion evaluations.
Calculate population statistics of interest using Pro UCL software.
Lead report preparation of addressing risk assessment approach, findings, uncertainties, and recommendations.
Provide mentorship and training to junior staff.
Support internal clients such as project managers and team members.