About this opportunity
Benchmark Risk Group lists this Senior-Level Health Scientist opportunity in grand rapids, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior-Level Health Scientist Position with Benchmark Risk Group
Benchmark Risk Group is a growing scientific consulting firm dedicated to using a scholarly approach to answer complex exposure and human health risk-related questions. Our vision is to engage with the brightest scientists to provide data-driven solutions to our clients. We approach each project in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to meet our clients’ needs. At Benchmark Risk Group, we are committed to maintaining an environment in which all of our team members feel respected and empowered to succeed and grow. We provide opportunities for you to develop your scientific knowledge from experts with many years of combined experience, with degrees from top university public health programs. We currently have offices in Chicago, IL, Grand Rapids, MI, and Oakland, CA.
Job Description:
Benchmark Risk Group is seeking highly motivated Doctoral or Masters’ level (M.P.H. or M.S.) candidates for senior full-time positions in the advanced career track. This is an excellent career opportunity for experienced candidates who wish to work in a professional science field in a non-laboratory setting. Candidates who apply should have the strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, learn about and research a wide range of related scientific disciplines, and combine this information, along with their knowledge, skills, and experiences, to identify solutions to human health risk challenges. Most projects encompass exposures to chemicals in the workplace, community, or via consumer products, as well as some aspects of exposure science, toxicology, epidemiology, science in the courtroom, and/or the application of regulatory and scientific approaches to quantitatively characterizing risks posed by chemicals.
In this role, senior-level health scientists lead and manage diverse projects, as well as provide scientific technical support, related to evaluating human health risks from occupational and environmental exposures. This will involve oversight of budgets, project deadlines, team staffing, and quality control of deliverables, as well as regularly interfacing with clients. Candidates who apply should have a strong desire to provide mentorship and/or supervision to junior-level staff.
There is a heavy emphasis on reading and writing in this position, and candidates who apply should have proficient writing skills for technical and lay audiences, as well as a desire to work in a writing-intensive environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and execute projects, including scope of work, budgets, deadlines, team staffing, and quality control of deliverables
Critically evaluate published scientific papers and study reports in the environmental sciences, industrial hygiene, toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational medicine
Perform quantitative exposure and risk assessments for clients for a variety of chemicals and exposure scenarios
Work with and support scientists who serve as testifying experts in toxic tort litigation
Review and summarize legal documents, including deposition and trial testimony
Assist with the production of technical work products, presentations, and proposals
Interact with clients on projects, both in-person and electronically
Supervise and/or mentor other staff
Conduct research that may be presented at scientific conferences or submitted to scientific journals
Current and future U.S. work authorization is required
Qualified candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:
A minimum of five years of post-university experience is required, either from professional research or consulting practice
Doctoral or Masters’ degree, with a focus in one or more of the following disciplines: Exposure Assessment, Occupational Health
Educational or practical experience in the application of risk assessment or exposure assessment is required
Record of publishing of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals or other applicable technical publications is highly desirable
Must be self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to work in a position with a heavy emphasis on both technical and lay writing
Aptitude for multi-tasking among various projects with competing and dynamic deadlines
Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer an industry-leading compensation and benefits package. Benchmark Risk Group values and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of the firm. We believe that having a team from different backgrounds, skills, and perspectives allows us to provide a higher quality product to our clients.
Job Type: full-time
Annual Salary Range (dependent on degree and level of experience): $120,000-200,000
401(k) program with employer matching
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Performance bonuses
Applications:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae by clicking "Apply Now" below. Please consider that good scientific writing is one of the skills required for this position. As such, we recommend against relying on artificial intelligence tools for generating your cover letter.
Benchmark Risk Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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Worksite address
grand rapids, MI, 49528, US
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