Principal Toxicologist/ Health Scientist/ Risk Assessor
Principal Toxicologist/ Health Scientist/ Risk Assessor
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About Us
GSI is a privately held employee-owned company offering superior compensation benefits professional development with ownership opportunities for excellent candidates. GSI is highly respected nationally and internationally for the quality of its professional environmental services and the technically advanced projects it has completed over its 39 years of operation.
GSI employs cross-disciplinary teams of environmental engineers and scientists including toxicologists geologists hydrogeologists ecologists chemists oceanographers and data scientists with seamless collaboration over both technical disciplines and offices. Headquartered in Houston Texas GSI operates offices in Texas (Austin and Houston) California (Irvine the San Francisco Bay Area and Folsom) Washington (Olympia) Montana (Missoula and Helena) North Carolina (Raleigh) and New York (Syracuse). Our talented staff of environmental professionals perform projects nationwide and internationally. Key opportunities of the Principal role will include:
- Join a Thriving Firm: Be part of a privately-owned company renowned for its technicalexcellence and strong industry reputation. We are committed to measured purposefulgrowth that maintains the integrity of our unique culture.
- Be a Leader and Owner: Take on a significant role in managing a mid-sized companywith over 250 employees. Enjoy meaningful ownership and profit-sharing opportunitiesthat recognize and reward your contributions.
- Advance the Science: Lead and innovate in the fields of toxicology health sciencesand risk assessment. Your expertise will drive advancements and make a tangibleimpact on our projects and the industry.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Toxicologist/ Health Scientist/ Risk Assessor to join our growing team. This leadership role will drive technical excellence mentor associate staff and lead multidisciplinary teams involving toxicology health sciences and/or environmental risk assessment in support of site investigations remediation regulatory compliance and litigation matters.
Location
Near one of our existing office locations. Remote arrangements will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex human health and ecological risk assessments for contaminants in soil water air sediment and consumer products
- Interpret and apply federal and state risk assessment guidance (e.g. USEPA CalEPA regional agencies)
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance on deliverables
- Develop exposure scenarios for a wide range of receptors and pathways
- Provide litigation support services on matters involving conceptual site models and exposure pathways toxicology risk assessment and general causation
- Communicate risk assessment findings to clients regulators and stakeholders through reports presentations and public meetings
- Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities preparing proposals and cultivating client relationships
- Mentor and train associate and mid-level staff in risk assessment methodologies toxicology regulatory frameworks and scientific best practices
- Collaborate with technical staff across disciplines and offices
Qualifications/Experience
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leadership and business development with the following qualifications and demonstrated experience:
- Advanced degree in Toxicology Public Health Environmental Science or related field;
- Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in toxicological sciences and human health risk assessment with at least 5 years in a leadership or project management role;
- DABT Professional certification or others (e.g. CIH etc.);
- Demonstrated expertise with federal and state risk assessment guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g. CERCLA RCRA TSCA DTSC CalEPA OEHHA);
- Experienced in effective risk communication to clients regulators and public stakeholders through reports presentations public communication postings and meetings
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects lead cross-discipline technical teams and interface with clients and regulators;
- Commitment to staying abreast of emerging contaminants and issues pertinent to toxicology and risk assessment;
- Ability to work across geographies with experts in different offices;
- Strong mentoring professional development of staff and recruiting skills;
- Excellent technical writing communication and analytical skills; and
- Litigation experience as a consulting and/or testifying expert.
- Valid drivers license with clear driving record required.
Why Join Us
- Enjoy a competitive salary generous benefits and attractive year-end bonuses
- Participate in company ownership and engage in the companys leadership and direction
- Advance the science the firm and your career through conferences technical presentations and publications
- Collaborate with leading experts and highly motivated staff in a fun fast-paced work environment
The exact base salary for this position will be determined by the candidates geographic location education relevant degree related experience and overall qualifications.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
