Mid-Level Epidemiologist

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated and resourceful Mid-Level Epidemiologist who will conduct epidemiology analyses for science-based evaluations with a focus on human health risk. Candidate will work collaboratively with scientists in other disciplines (e.g., toxicologists, exposure scientists, human health risk assessors) and should enjoy technically challenging work for projects that involve independent analyses, systematic review, weight-of-evidence evaluation, regulatory comment, litigation support, product safety assessments, and human health risk assessment in the fields of dietary, pharmaco-, pesticide, occupational, consumer product, and environmental epidemiology.  Candidate will have the opportunity to join our growing practice in one of our office locations: downtown Boston, MA or Charlottesville, VA.

Gradient is an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in environmental sciences, human and ecological risk sciences, product stewardship, and life sciences. Gradient's scientists have a variety of backgrounds in chemistry, engineering, toxicology, epidemiology, ecotoxicology, medical device and pharmaceuticals, exposure sciences, industrial hygiene, GIS, product safety and liability, and sustainability

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Gradient will be, too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Conduct original analyses, cancer cluster investigations, literature reviews, meta-analyses, litigation support, regulatory comment, product safety assessments, and site-specific human health risk assessment.
• Assess epidemiology evidence with respect to chemical exposures in a variety of contexts, including products, foods, and medical applications, as well as occupational and environmental exposures.
• Conduct literature searches and critically review and evaluate epidemiology studies.
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables (reports, memoranda, proposals, agency comments, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations).
• Manage small- to medium-sized projects.

• Bachelor's degree in epidemiology or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.) in epidemiology. (preferred)

• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) of industry or consulting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Exceptional written and oral communication. (required)
• Strong statistical skills and the ability to critically evaluate epidemiology data and studies. (required)
• Knowledge of food, consumer or medical product, pharmaceutical, pesticide, chemical, occupational, or environmental regulations, air modeling, and other exposure assessment techniques. (preferred)

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