Job Description

Required Education/Experience

M.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, or related field is required.

Knowledge, training, or education in mathematics, , chemistry, biochemistry, and/or risk assessment is preferred.

Job Responsibilities and Core Competencies

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

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

Hours & Travel

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.

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear-cut analysis and advice.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of 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
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $50,000 - $75,000. 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.

EEO Statement

J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

Additional Information

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