This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4379411 A Health Scientist works directly with CTEH\'s Toxicology & Health Sciences Staff in the interdisciplinary areas of Toxicology, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Industrial Hygiene, and Emergency Response. Daily job tasks may include field-based environmental sampling tasks, mathematical exposure calculations, and providing written critiques of materials for litigation-related matters. The preferred candidate will have at least a bachelor\'s degree in a health science-related field (Biology, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Public Health, etc.), strong writing skills, and attention to details. In this career track position, the Health Scientist will receive significant mentoring and first-hand experience, along with opportunities to pursue professional certifications. Health Scientist position levels range from Assistant (entry level) to Senior (advanced/terminal degrees). Incumbents enter the career track at a level appropriate to their education, experience, certifications, and skills with the ability to gain vertical career growth through training, gained experience and prescribed benchmarks.

Time Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

BENEFITS

Health Insurance with PPO/HDP options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (with PPO)

Health Savings Account (with HDP)

Life Insurance/AD&D Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401-K Retirement Savings Plan

Annual Incentive Compensation Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE OF WORK

• Compiles, critically reviews, and abstracts scientific/technical literature, depositions, and court related documents as assigned
• Provides data management and case evaluation support to project managers, toxicologists and others as requested
• Assesses, Organizes, and compiles incoming data into a database system for expert reports and tables
• Conducts evaluations of the physical, chemical, and toxicological properties of chemical substances under the direction of toxicologists
• Assists in the preparation of reports and/or client deliverables
• Assesses risk of chemicals of concern in accordance with criteria and agency screening standards under the direction of toxicologists
• Maintains records and prepares reports/correspondences related to the project
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor\'s degree (required) in Public Health or Biology, Chemistry or other related science for entry level positions
• Advanced degrees and certifications with commensurate experience (desirable)
• Proficient in a Windows-based computer platform (required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Access and Excel to include graphs and pivot tables (required)
• Familiarity with data visualization software, such as Tableau (required)
• Prefer familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server
• Competency with Microsoft SharePoint (preferred)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet conflicting deadlines
• Possesses excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with careful attention to detail being critical
• Possesses a high degree of personal initiative and responsibility for work assigned
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Ability to work overtime nd on weekends upon demands of project deadlines
• Possess a current, valid, unrestricted driver\'s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, and walking

Infrequently lifting to 25 pounds

Infrequent overhead lifting of up to 10 pounds

Bending, climbing and stooping

Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary

Keyboarding/typing

Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy

Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple task