A Health Scientist works directly with CTEH's Toxicology & Health Sciences Staff in the interdisciplinary areas of Toxicology, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Industrial Hygiene, and Emergency Response. Daily job tasks may include field-based environmental sampling tasks, mathematical exposure calculations, and providing written critiques of materials for litigation-related matters. The preferred candidate will have at least a bachelor's degree in a health science-related field (Biology, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Public Health, etc.), strong writing skills, and attention to details. In this career track position, the Health Scientist will receive significant mentoring and first-hand experience, along with opportunities to pursue professional certifications. Health Scientist position levels range from Assistant (entry level) to Senior (advanced/terminal degrees). Incumbents enter the career track at a level appropriate to their education, experience, certifications, and skills with the ability to gain vertical career growth through training, gained experience and prescribed benchmarks.
Time Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
BENEFITS
• Health Insurance with PPO/HDP options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (with PPO)
• Health Savings Account (with HDP)
• Life Insurance/AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401-K Retirement Savings Plan
• Annual Incentive Compensation Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE OF WORK
Compiles, critically reviews, and abstracts scientific/technical literature, depositions, and court related documents as assigned
Provides data management and case evaluation support to project managers, toxicologists and others as requested
Assesses, Organizes, and compiles incoming data into a database system for expert reports and tables
Conducts evaluations of the physical, chemical, and toxicological properties of chemical substances under the direction of toxicologists
Assists in the preparation of reports and/or client deliverables
Assesses risk of chemicals of concern in accordance with criteria and agency screening standards under the direction of toxicologists
Maintains records and prepares reports/correspondences related to the project
Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (required) in Public Health or Biology, Chemistry or other related science for entry level positions
Advanced degrees and certifications with commensurate experience (desirable)
Proficient in a Windows-based computer platform (required)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Access and Excel to include graphs and pivot tables (required)
Familiarity with data visualization software, such as Tableau (required)
Prefer familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server
Competency with Microsoft SharePoint (preferred)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet conflicting deadlines
Possesses excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with careful attention to detail being critical
Possesses a high degree of personal initiative and responsibility for work assigned
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
Ability to work overtime and on weekends upon demands of project deadlines
Possess a current, valid, unrestricted driver's license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walking
Infrequently lifting to 25 pounds
Infrequent overhead lifting of up to 10 pounds
Bending, climbing and stooping
Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary
Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Works in an office environment
May be required to travel and work overtime if needed by CTEH managers and/or clients
