Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Apply chemical, biochemical or toxicological principles to address client concerns
Conduct research across multiple platforms (with assistance from library staff): PubMed; Ancestry.com; Newspapers.com; historicaerials.com; and non-computer research (e.g., go to library special collections; microfiche; journal browsing)
Synthesize research results into expert presentations, publications, reports, and other materials
Support large projects involving complex or novel cases
Perform as a team member under the direction of a Project Manager
Maintain EndNote bibliographic databases
Summarize records (e.g., depositions, court documents, sampling results, medical records, employment records, and military records)
Collaborate with team members
Maintain excellent client relationships
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field is required.
Knowledge, training, or education in mathematics, epidemiology, chemistry, biostatistics, and/or risk assessment is preferred.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
This is a full-time salaried position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require rapid response out of normal business hours and weekend work. Local travel during the business day (e.g., for library research) and some out-of-town travel may be required.
Core Competencies
Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
Excellent Analytical, Problem-solving, Organizational, and Time Management Skills
Excellent Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Skills
Competent in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Teamwork Oriented
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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