Senior Human Factors Consultant
About the role
The Rimkus Forensic Human Factors group provides services related to evaluating safety, human performance, risk perception, and decision-making associated with human interaction with products, environments, and processes. The position will require managing a range of consulting projects that may involve working with teams on multi-disciplinary projects; conducting field investigations and physical testing, including data acquisition using software or involving human subjects testing; conducting research to obtain technical data; and reviewing scientific literature and standards.
Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing; ability to perform field inspections, move debris, inspect vehicles, and drive to job sites; lift/move up to 50 pounds; clear vision and depth perception required. Overtime may be required as this is a salaried exempt position. Travel is expected up to 25% overnight and field.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a legal and/or proactive consulting practice
- Complete site and product inspections
- Meet with colleagues, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
- Prepare expert reports, deposition summaries, and affidavits
- Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, and other standard sources; provide written analysis to consultants
- Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items
- Provide deposition and trial testimony
- Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
Requirements
- Master's degree in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors or related field
Qualifications
- 3+ years of work experience in human factors litigation consulting support (preferred)
- Ph.D. in Cognitive, Experimental, or Industrial Psychology; Neuroscience; Industrial & Systems Engineering; or Human Factors (preferred)
- Board Certification from BCPE and/or Professional Engineer License (preferred)
Skills
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent client relations and management skills
- Knowledgeable about Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits
In addition to the benefits listed below, Rimkus offers a competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home