Research Assistant

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking to hire a part-time employee (five hours per week) to work with JS Held toxicologists and industrial hygienists to complete work on a mycotoxin risks assessment and submit this work for publication.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in a toxicology, industrial hygiene, or a biological science.
• At least one course in toxicology and risk assessment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent inferential statistics and data analytic skills.
• Possible interest in potential litigation support and/or forensic work.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all 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.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $23 per hour. 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.

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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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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