[Remote] Senior Scientist I - Human Health Risk Assessor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Roux is a company focused on human health risk assessment and toxicology, seeking a Senior Scientist I to support Principal Risk Assessors in preparing risk assessments across various regulatory programs. The role involves analyzing toxicological data, managing environmental information, and preparing comprehensive assessments. Responsibilities • Preparing human health risk assessments • Managing environmental data • Analyzing large datasets and conducting statistical analyses • Reviewing and interpreting various types of toxicological and epidemiological studies • Preparing written documents and demonstratives Skills • Master's degree in public health, environmental health, toxicology or related health science discipline • Ability to interpret and assess quality of genotoxicity tests, animal carcinogenicity models and epidemiological data • Excellent organizational skills and attention to fine detail • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to describe complex technical topics and analyses in human health risk assessments, expert reports, and other demonstratives • Ability to handle multiple project assignments and meet aggressive deadlines • Strong arenaflex Excel skills and experience with arenaflex Access • Background in statistics • At least 7 years of pertinent professional experience • Knowledge of R or SAS preferred • Experience with implementing human health risk assessments in accordance with USEPA's Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund or other pertinent state regulatory criteria • Experience working on Toxic Tort cases Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents • 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match • Flexible Spending Accounts • Company paid life insurance and disability insurance • Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave • Paid Parental Leave Company Overview • Founded 40 years ago, Roux is recognized for being a highly effective, client-focused environmental consulting and management firm. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Islandia, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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