Our Richland, Washington, office is seeking an entry-level Ecological Risk Assessment Specialist to collaborate with some of the industry’s most talented professionals on the largest environmental cleanup in U.S history. We’re looking for someone to learn our business and work alongside our senior risk assessment team in a fascinating multi-project environment with opportunities for skill advancement and mentoring.
For the sake of our clients and the environment, INTERA’s corporate vision is Delivering Excellence with Every Solution; if this is a mission that speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Our perfect candidate is a self-starter who is eager and willing to learn from an experienced senior professional. Entry level experience with terrestrial ecological risk evaluations is required, and a familiarity with human health risk assessment methods is a plus. With this knowledge, you will provide support a variety of INTERA projects and multi-disciplinary professionals. Key responsibilities include performing ecological risk assessments in a manner consistent with USEPA and/or state regulatory guidelines and requirements.
Assignments include:
- Data compilation including ecological effects and exposure data
- Conducting scientific literature research and reviews
- Database development
- Ecological risk assessment documentation and report writing
Required Qualifications
- 1-3 years of applicable experience with a primary emphasis on ecological toxicology and risk assessment
- Probabilistic risk assessment experience is considered a plus
- Experience with statistical and risk assessment software (e.g., proUCL, RESRAD-BIOTA, or similar) is also a plus
- B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Biology, or a related scientific field
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- U.S citizenship in order to fulfill government contract requirements
About INTERA
INTERA is a geoscience and engineering consulting firm founded in 1974 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, where we have 15 other offices across the U.S. and Europe. Our employees say that what they value most at INTERA is our corporate culture—not only do we believe that our people are our most important asset, we embody it. As an employee-owned company we are invested in providing a good work-life balance with flexible schedules and telecommuting opportunities, as well as generous benefits packages (we even have a $0 cost health plan), bonus eligibilities, tuition reimbursements, and more. These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10-25 years at INTERA.
We love what we do, and it shows.
