Human Health Risk Assessor

About You

You are passionate about your career as a risk assessor and have been building from your academic foundation in toxicology, biology, environmental health, or public health. You are comfortable with the principles and methods of human health risk assessment and are eager to explore the application of this knowledge by evaluating different types of exposure scenarios that may occur at diverse project sites. You are a creative problem-solver who seeks innovative approaches to resolving complex matters, such as the assessment of exposure models and characterization of risk for multi-media, multi-receptor exposure pathways. You are looking for a place where your ideas are taken seriously. A lifelong learner, you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, and you are also comfortable working independently. Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles.

About Integral

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today’s challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners. We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

About the Job

We are currently seeking a mid-career human health risk assessor, who is well-versed in EPA’s guidance and approach and can adapt to those requirements and those of other regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate is a clear writer and highly detail oriented. The position may require task management in the near-term and, with career growth, future opportunities to manage projects, communicate with clients, and present and/or publish your work through science conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Most assignments will require teamwork, though some project opportunities will be entirely your responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating environmental data for usability in quantitative human health risk assessments
• Performing exposure assessments for complete exposure pathways and estimating human health risks
• Executing technical work and preparing client work products

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master’s degree in environmental health sciences, toxicology, public health, or a related scientific discipline with 8+ years of experience in human health risk assessment, preferably in a consulting setting
• Experience working on project teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in site-specific exposure assessment and risk characterization in accordance with regulatory guidance and project-specific work plans
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing technical work products, including writing reports and performing/reviewing risk assessment calculations
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing proposals/scopes of work and cost estimation for human health risk assessments
• Experience working on CERCLA Superfund projects and state programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers