About Careertakes

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Role summary

Confidential Client is seeking an entry- to mid-level Consultant to support human health risk assessment and community health projects in the Princeton Junction, NJ office. This is a hybrid role with at least two days per week onsite. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no sponsorship is available.

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What You’ll Do

You will join multidisciplinary teams to perform technical activities that support contaminated-site investigations, community health evaluations, and regulatory projects.

• Support compilation, organization, and quality control of environmental and health data
• Perform statistical and geospatial analyses of environmental and health datasets
• Evaluate fate and transport of contaminants and estimate human exposures across media (air, soil, water, sediment, fish tissue, produce)
• Calculate risk estimates and assist with exposure and risk assessment modeling
• Assist in technical report writing, preparation of presentations, proposals, and regulatory deliverables
• Review scientific literature, regulations, and technical guidance
• Coordinate with project teams and contribute to clear technical communication with clients and stakeholders

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Qualifications

Successful candidates typically have:

• Advanced degree (M.S., MPH, or equivalent) in Environmental Science/Engineering, Environmental Health Science, or Environmental Toxicology; exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years’ relevant experience may be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of undergraduate chemistry coursework
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Current authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship)

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Preferred skills

• Knowledge of human health risk assessment, exposure assessment, and fate & transport principles
• Experience with statistical/data analysis (R, Python, SAS, or SQL)
• Familiarity with relational databases (MS Access, SQL) for environmental data management
• GIS experience for spatial analysis
• Prior experience reviewing technical literature, guidance, and regulatory documents

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Compensation & benefits

• Anticipated base salary range: $75,603 - $94,504 per year (salary varies by location, experience, and other factors)
• Competitive benefits, professional development, and leadership opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule (office presence required at least two days per week)
• Meaningful, high-impact work in an inclusive culture

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Additional information

Confidential Client is committed to professional development and creating a collaborative, diverse workplace. If you are passionate about environmental health, scientific rigor, and community-focused work, this role offers hands-on project experience and mentorship to grow your consulting skills.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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