Risk Assessor / Environmental Toxicologist

ERM is looking to hire motivated, detail-oriented staff level Risk Assessor / Environmental Toxicologist to join our growing Risk Assessment and Site Investigation practice in Santa Barbara/Carpinteria, CA. Remote work may be acceptable Working under the direction of project managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on interesting investigations and projects throughout the western United States. You may also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services.

This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to begin / grow your career providing environmental consulting services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare work plans, figures, and technical reports.
• Support in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Focus on team project delivery, taking direction primarily from Task Managers and Project Managers.
• Assist in communication with clients, regulatory agents, and subcontractors.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews on toxicological, biological or other risk assessment subject matters.
• Support ecological risk assessments and site investigations.
• Manage, query, review, and analyze large chemical and biological data sets.
• Conduct statistical analysis of data using parametric and nonparametric methods.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills are required; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Bachelors in toxicology, environmental toxicology, public health, ecology, or related life science discipline. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Masters or Ph.D. preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience managing and analyzing large datasets using MS EXCEL.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Strong statistical analysis skills are a benefit, in particular experience using/programming in R for Statistical Computing.
• 0 to 4 years of relevant experience; consulting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to succeed in a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.

For the Risk Assessor / Environmental Toxicologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $54,000– $63,033. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/