Environmental Scientist Iii

The Company

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

The Team and Job Summary

We are seeking a Environmental Scientist III to join our Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team based in State of Texas. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the EH&S team, whose responsibilities will encompass both toxicology and project management. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of toxicology, they should also have a curious mind, be a strategic thinker, and have the flexibility to take on a variety of tasks.

This early to mid-career level scientist performs project management and professional environmental and health-related consulting services for a wide range of clients, including legal and insurance firms. Our experts provide expertise in multiple areas, including but not limited to, exposure to asbestos, talc, diacetyl, solvents, and many chemicals. The work requires a professional knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of toxicology/risk assessment, exposure assessment, industrial hygiene/exposure science, occupational safety, and a desire to apply multi-disciplinary approaches (e.g., chemistry, biological sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health) to research projects involving potential effects from exposure to different materials, chemicals, or biological agents. We are seeking a candidate with an M.S. in toxicology and approximately 10 years of experience in health sciences and project management.

Job Responsibilities

• Support and manage toxicology projects under the guidance of a Toxicology Technical Fellow and a Senior Project Manager
• Collaborate with team members to ensure application of toxicological and exposure science principles to address issues relating to human health and risk
• Research, critically evaluate, and summarize scientific literature and data
• Contribute to or lead writing of scientific reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• Maintain client relationships
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Interest in PMP designation, DABT, CIH, CSP, or another professional licensure.

Required Qualifications

M.S. or M.P.H. in Toxicology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Biochemistry, or related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, training, or education in toxicology, mathematics, epidemiology, chemistry, biostatistics, industrial hygiene, and/or risk assessment is preferred.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

This is a full-time salaried position in the State of Texas. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require rapid response out of normal business hours and weekend work. Local travel during the business day (e.g., for library research) and some out-of-town travel may be required.

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience.

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear- cut analysis and advice.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.comand include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.