Risk Assessment Scientist

2 days ago

Santa Clara CA United States Kennedy Jenks Consultants Full time

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.


Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Scientist with Risk Assessment experience to join our Remediation and Compliance group to support multidisciplinary client teams in delivering projects focused on environmental investigation and remediation, natural resource management, risk assessment, and compliance under various state and federal regulations/programs. In this position, you will be working with an environmental team consisting of scientists and engineers solving complex environmental problems. This role is ideally based out of our Princeton, New Jersey location but has the potential to sit in any KJ location.


Key Responsibilities:
  1. Collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists to ensure delivery of accurate and timely work for clients and projects across the country.
  2. Interact with clients, regulatory agency representatives, and other stakeholders.
  3. Analyze and interpret data in support of human health and ecological risk assessment.
  4. Evaluate and present environmental data in visual and written media.
  5. Prepare environmental work plans and reports communicating objectives, methodologies, analyses, results, and recommendations.
  6. Field work including sampling, travel up to 30%.
  7. May work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously using strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:
  1. BS (MS preferred) in Environmental Science, Biology, Toxicology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or similar engineering field.
  2. 5+ years of experience in risk assessment (or masters level education) and 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting preferred.
  3. Understanding and appreciation for chemistry and Toxicology with strong quantitative skills.
  4. Knowledge and experience with EPA risk assessment process, guidance, methods, and tools used for CERCLA and RCRA, as well as guidance, methods, and tools for State site remediation programs.
  5. Efficiently present information, convey purpose of activities and conclusions, and think critically in response to questions from clients, regulators, colleagues, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
  6. Productive and comfortable working independently and in team environments.
  7. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  8. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  9. Collaborative, team-oriented.
  10. Exposure to or experience in field sampling methods either through coursework and internship or on the job.
  11. 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
  12. Valid U.S driver's license with ability to travel as needed.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.


Work Locations: Princeton, NJ * Denver, CO * Portland, OR * Federal Way, WA * California


Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $75,000 to $110,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.


Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.


As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.


Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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