ERM is looking to hire motivated, detail-oriented mid-level Environmental Human Health Risk Assessor to join our growing Risk Assessment and Site Investigation practice in California. Working under the direction of project managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on interesting investigations and projects throughout the United States and potentially globally. You may also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services. This position is being offered in our Santa Barbara/Carpinteria, CA office, however this can be a remote position as long as potential to work out of one of the following offices -Walnut Creek, CA or Sacramento, CA would be considered. 

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support human health risk assessments, ecological risk assessments and contaminated site investigations.


• Manage, query, review, and analyze large chemical and biological data sets.


• Conduct statistical analysis of data using parametric and nonparametric methods.


• Conduct literature searches and reviews on toxicological, biological or other risk assessment subject matters.


• Prepare work plans, figures, and technical reports.


• Focus on team project delivery, taking direction primarily from Project Managers.


• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.


• Support in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.


• Assist in communication with clients, regulatory agents, and subcontractors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in toxicology, environmental toxicology, public health, epidemiology, or related life science discipline. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Masters or Ph.D. preferred.


• 3 to 10 years of relevant experience; consulting experience preferred.


• 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.


• Strong quantitative skills and experience managing and analyzing large datasets.


• Significant experience using/programming in R and related software strongly preferred.


• Strong statistical analysis skills are a benefit.


• Bilingual English/other language fluency a plus.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.


• Ability to succeed in a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!