Lead Consultant, Health Sciences - Ramboll

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join the Health Sciences in our Oakland, California office.

Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you begin working on projects, you will be given increasing responsibility, while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues who offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

 Job Description:

Ramboll is seeking a Health Sciences Senior Consultant to join the firm’s Oakland, CA office. The Health Sciences Senior Consultant will be working in a challenging and variable environment that will include detail-oriented independent work and possible client interactions under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with human health risk assessments for hazardous waste sites, Brownfield redevelopment sites, ambient air releases, and indoor air sources, as well as product safety evaluations and litigation support. Essential duties of this position may include:

• Compiling, organizing, and managing environmental data and databases
• Performing statistical and geospatial analyses of environmental and other data
• Evaluating the fate and transport of chemicals
• Estimating human exposures to chemicals in different environmental media (e.g., air, soil, sediment, fish tissue, produce, water, etc.) and calculating risks
• Reviewing and summarizing regulatory guidance, literature documents, and technical reports related to human exposures, chemical toxicity, risk assessment, and chemical fate and transport; extracting relevant data and interpreting results
• Conduct environmental justice analysis and associated document and data review.
• Conduct product safety related exposure and risk assessment
• Assisting with preparation of technical reports, scope of work, proposals, and presentations including development of summary tables and figures, composing narrative summaries, and performing quality assurance/quality control of work products

Educational Requirements:

PhD degree in Environmental/Chemical Science or Engineering, Toxicology, or related discipline. Master’s degree in Environmental/Chemical Science or Engineering, Toxicology, or related discipline with related experience of 1-3 years. Exemplary individual with Bachelor’s degree and related experience of 3-4 years will be considered. Two years of chemistry background are required. 

Desired skills/experience:

• Proficiency with MS Excel
• Experience with MS Access for managing, querying, and analyzing data
• Statistical analysis capabilities in MS Excel, and/or R
• Experience with Python or SQL
• Ability to review and follow detailed risk assessment guidance documents
• Demonstrated strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team and individually
• Self-directed initiative to improve and advance technical capabilities and skills
• Detail oriented and strong sense of responsibility
• GIS capability is a plus, but not required
• Working experience in environmental related fields is required for individuals with Master or Bachelor’s degrees.
• Knowledge and previous experience with environmental justice is a plus, but not required.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division 

One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, we are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health, and social issues. We help clients understand and manage the impacts of their activities and products, so that they can respond to business, regulatory, or legal challenges effectively and develop sound strategies for operating sustainably.

Ramboll in Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape.  As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Responsible business conduct and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll’s DNA since the company’s inception. Today these principles are an integral part of Our Mission and services and are formalized through our systematic work with the UN sustainable development goals. We are dedicated to taking a leading role in sharing best practices and creating value for clients by delivering solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. We have also committed to ambitious targets to maximize our own sustainability performance and set the industry benchmark.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $87,000 and $109,000. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.