Mid-Career Epidemiologist

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated and resourceful Mid-Level Epidemiologist who will help 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 environmental, dietary, pharmaco-, pesticide, occupational, and consumer product epidemiology. You will have the opportunity to join our growing practice our Charlottesville, VA office.

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/.

Assess exposure and human health risks from chemicals in the environment and consumer products.
• Perform analyses in support of projects, such as preparing tables for systematic reviews, and hazard assessments.
• Conduct literature searches and critically review and evaluate scientific studies regarding epidemiology and exposure sciences.
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables (reports, memoranda, proposals, agency comments).
• Opportunities to manage small- to medium-sized projects.

• Bachelor's degree in epidemiology or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in epidemiology or related field. (preferred)

• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) of related 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. (required)
• Knowledge of food, consumer or medical product, pharmaceutical, pesticide, chemical, occupational, or environmental regulations, air modeling, and other exposure assessment techniques. (valuable)
• Background in conducting or contributing to systematic reviews. (valuable)

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