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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessor

100 Apollo Drive, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking an Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessor to execute risk assessments and project planning in compliance with environmental regulatory programs.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Extensively use Microsoft Excel to analyze chemical data and calculate ecological and human exposure risk

Learn and use standard risk assessment spreadsheet tools

Learn and understand regulatory and technical requirements for conducting risk assessments under specific regulatory programs

Document in written text risk assessment activities that have been completed, including data evaluation. selection of chemicals of potential ecological concern, exposure assessment, toxicity assessment, and calculations of cancer risk and noncancer hazard

Conduct quality assurance/quality control activities for work products prepared by colleagues

Conduct work activities within identified budget and schedule requirements

Contribute to the preparation of proposals to win new work for small and large projects that include a risk assessment component

May contribute to technical presentations or papers for publication

Qualification

Ecological Risk AssessmentHuman Health Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment PrinciplesMicrosoft ExcelField Sample CollectionTechnical WritingProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline

3-5 years of relevant experience in risk assessment

Knowledge of risk assessment principles, procedures, and guidance particularly USEPA CERCLA and Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP)

Strong technical writing skills

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, listen and engage, including communicating technical information effectively

Familiarity using Microsoft Excel for the presentation of data, calculations, and data evaluation

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study

Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently

Must be well organized, able to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, and deliver on time and within budget

Able to work in the field to collect samples

Preferred

Experience with risk assessment-specific tasks (presentation of analytical data and dose-response data, selection of chemicals of potential concern, calculation of exposure point concentrations (Excel and ProUCL), and calculation of cancer risk and Hazard Index) is desirable

Experience with metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is desirable

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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