Versar, Inc. is a global project management company based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with locations around the world. Since 1969, Versar has provided technical and management support to federal, state, and local government clients as well as to industries worldwide, delivering construction management, environmental sciences and engineering infrastructure solutions. Versar offers tailored and secure solutions in harsh environments providing clients with comprehensive engineering and construction management, environmental and professional services.
Versar is seeking self-motivated, team-oriented, Senior Environmental Scientist with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to work in our Germantown, MD office.
Primary responsibilities will include serving as a Subject Matter Expert for multimedia related exposure activities. This position will serve as the technical lead for various environmental research programs for Federal regulatory agencies such as EPA and FDA. This position will involve addressing topics related to evaluating exposures and risks associated with toxic chemicals, pesticides, and food safety. Duties will involve developing and refining environmental exposure databases, models and methodology, analyzing environmental and exposure data, and preparing technical documents and findings. The successful candidate will need to have a deep understanding of environmental chemistry, environmental fate and transport modeling of contaminants within and across media, human health exposure pathways, and exposure modeling tools and equations. Occasional travel may be required.

-Candidates should have 8-10 years of working experience in the field of environmental engineering/science and/or environmental consulting related to human health and environmental exposure, toxicology, and/or environmental chemistry.

-Experience with Federal clients (e.g., EPA, FDA) is preferred.

-A Master's degree is required in environmental or chemical engineering or a related field (chemistry, biology, toxicology, environmental science, or public health). A PhD in the above categories is preferred and can substitute for up to 3 years of working experience.
-Proficiency with developing and using exposure modeling tools;
-Expertise around environmental chemistry, human health exposure, environmental exposure, and toxicology
-Proficiency in MS Office applications and ability to conduct data analysis and statistical in Microsoft Excel and/or Access;
-Strong analytical and data management skills;
-Strong written and oral communication skills;
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team:
-Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
-Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and capable of obtaining government security clearance and/or Common Access Card (CAC).

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Versar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Versar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law