Ecotoxicology Expert

Title: Ecotoxicology Expert

Location: Owings Mills United States

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Ecotoxicologist Expert to our team. This position is open for remote work within the United States.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

We are in search of a part-time team member to join our team of scientists with an extensive background in ecotoxicology and risk assessment. You will work as needed on projects requiring independent scientific research, literature review, peer review of reports, and advisory services.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are essential to this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

  • Provide peer review of scientific reports and studies involving monitoring, lab analysis, data interpretation and risk assessment.

  • Conduct thorough scientific literature searches related to ecotoxicology and risk assessment.

  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments of chemicals for human health.

  • Conduct toxicity assessments, including calculation of margins of exposure for exposure pathways.

  • Provide expert advice related to scientific studies.

Required Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in aquatic toxicology, bioassays, ecological and human health risk assessments, and aquatic ecology.
  • Ability to work independently and conduct critical reviews of scientific documents.
  • Excellent report writing skills,
  • PhD degree in ecology, biology, toxicology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience reviewing and evaluating technical reports and literature.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours/day). Additional hours may be required based on project needs.
  • Manual dexterity to use a computer mouse, keyboard, and other tools.
  • Visual acuity to read and interpret detailed drawings and technical documents.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in-person and via electronic means.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Employee stock purchase program.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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