Job Description
RHP is an environmental consulting firm and leader in the field of Industrial Hygiene, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Built Environment, Risk Management, Dose Estimation & Analysis, Toxicology, and Exposure Simulation Testing. Our highly trained and sophisticated team of professionals works together seamlessly on small and large projects.
We are seeking an
Associate Health Scientist to join our offices in Chicago, Illinois. We are seeking a full-time, post-degree, entry-level associate to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate for this role will have extraordinary attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to meet and work with clients in a professional manner while possessing a strong aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving. Only individuals with a post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD), a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene or a related field will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits: $60,000 - $80,000 annually based on experience
- 3 weeks of PTO in your first year
- Paid Holidays (8)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Premium “low-deductible” plan provided at a minimal expense for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with defined employer contribution
Schedule: - Primarily Monday through Friday. The timing of daily office hours is flexible, with the office typically open from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Workday will typically be 8 hours; however, this position will sometimes require working extra hours to meet critical deadlines.
Job Location: 8745 W. Higgins, Suite 320, Chicago, IL, 60631
Job Responsibilities: - Gathering, analyzing, and reviewing data from multiple sources, including regulatory, laboratory, technical, legal, and historical documents
- Consolidating critical information into comprehensive and cohesive deliverables, reviewing discovery documentation, and highlighting key points
- Performing historical and scientific research under the guidance of a manager
- Assisting with deliverable drafting and document production
- Communicating with clients via mail, phone, and email at the request of a manager
- Maintaining field sampling equipment
- Assisting in drafting proposals and reports for the Manager’s review and finalization
- Willingness or ability to travel if client needs arise
- Performing field projects at client sites under the direction of a manager. This could include:
- Conducting industrial hygiene exposure assessment projects for regulatory compliance purposes (e.g., dusts, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials), conducting noise dosimetry, collecting water/soil/air samples for third-party laboratory analysis, and performing respirator fit testing
- Investigating the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that may affect occupant health, comfort, or efficiency
- Inspecting and evaluating work operations and processes to determine potential contaminants
- Emission sources or related health hazards associated with workplace conditions
- Conducting investigations of working conditions in places of employment for the prevention of disease and industrial health hazards, with specific reference to toxins, noise, or harmful physical agents
- Measuring airborne concentrations of dust, gases, and mists using air sampling tools and collection devices
- Collecting samples of work materials to detect and evaluate occupant exposure to toxic substances
- Assisting with studies at RHP’s Exposure Sciences Laboratory to evaluate human inhalation and/or dermal exposures associated with present-day consumer products or historical work practices for purposes of regulatory compliance, litigation support, risk management, or product stewardship
Required Skills/Experience/Certification: - MUST possess a Post-graduate degree (e.g., Master’s or PhD) in a related field of health sciences, such as industrial hygiene, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, math, or similar, or Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene from an ABET-accredited university
- Excellent technical writing skills. An ability to consolidate complex technical information into concise points and effectively communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Computer competency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Desirable Skills/Experience: - Prior industrial hygiene consulting work or internship experience
- Familiarity with statistical analysis software tools (e.g., SPSS, R, JMP, CrystalBall) or mathematical modeling programs for estimating inhalation or dermal exposures
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,