Environmental Health Analyst Jobs

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Environmental Health Analyst to support the Division of Health and Environment. The successful candidate will become part of an interdisciplinary team conducting novel and required research in support of national-level environmental programs. The Analyst will support projects across our portfolio, including at ATSDR, EPA and OSHA, state and tribal agencies and non-profits.

Core Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of environmental epidemiology, toxcology, human health data and human health risk assessment methods applicable to both standard setting and quantifying the economic benefits of environmental or occupational regulations. The associate will

• Perform chemical risk assessments, exposure assessment/modeling, and/or methods development in these areas
• Draft sections of comprehensive documents such as toxicology profiles
• Assist in the quantifying the benefits of various environmental regulations, including the environmental justice impacts of rule options or permitting activities

• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including scientific experts, regulators, and the public
• Additionally, the successful candidate will conduct literature reviews, including systematic reviews, synthesizing toxicological and environmental/occupational epidemiology studies into reports,
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, memos, papers, web sites, presentations, and other materials for use by senior environmental managers and release to the public
• Conduct statistical and other quantitative analyses including dose-response modeling to support the above-mentioned projects

What We Value

• The preferred candidate will have an outstanding academic record and work experience in the field
• Coursework in toxicology, human health risk assessment, quantitative methods, epidemiology, biology, physiology, physical and/or environmental sciences is desirable
• Excellent oral communication, writing, and analytical skills are essential
• Experience with PBPK models, or dose-response modeling including benchmark dose software, probabilistic models and/or programming language skills such as R/STATA/SAS preferred

• Understanding and experience summarizing and interpreting data in large databases such as NHANES, SEERS and CDC Wonder
• Bachelor’s Degree + Three years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $56,618.52 to $79,265.93, and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.