Mid-level to Senior Scientist, Ecological Risk Assessment, Ecotoxicology

Integral Consulting Inc.

Mid- to Senior-level Scientist specializing in ecological risk assessment at Integral Consulting Inc. Involvement in regulatory deliverables and client interactions in a collaborative setting.

Posted 7/21/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting ecological risk assessments, including screening-level and baseline assessments, while effectively managing projects and synthesizing complex environmental data. Proficient in technical writing and quantitative analysis to support risk characterization and decision-making.

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Ecotoxicology ExpertiseEcological Risk AssessmentQuantitative AnalysisTechnical WritingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Ecological Risk AssessmentQuantitative AnalysisStatistical AnalysisToxicity Literature EvaluationEnvironmental Data EvaluationRisk CharacterizationExposure ModelingTechnical WritingRegulatory Document PreparationProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational AbilitiesAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationDesire for Professional Growth

Tools & Technologies

ProUCLRStatistical Software

Industry Keywords

Environmental SciencesEcologyToxicologyBiologyChemistryEnvironmental HealthRegulatory ComplianceWeight-of-Evidence ThinkingSite-Specific DataBenchtop Toxicity Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct screening-level ecological risk assessments (SLERAs), including problem formulation, exposure and effects characterization, and risk characterization
Contribute to and help develop BERA work plans and design supporting studies
Support and help conduct BERAs, integrating site-specific data, dose-response relationships, and food web/exposure modeling
Critically evaluate and synthesize toxicity literature to support risk-based decision-making
Prepare and review technical work plans, FSPs, QAPPs, BERA reports, and other regulatory submittals
Apply strategic, weight-of-evidence thinking to tailor assessment design to site-specific complexity
Interpret and apply relevant environmental statutes and guidance
Coordinate and interpret benchtop toxicity testing and integrate results into risk assessment conclusions
Perform quantitative and statistical analyses to support risk characterization and uncertainty analysis
Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulators, and other stakeholders
Manage project tasks and budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. or Ph.D. in environmental sciences, ecology, toxicology, biology, chemistry, or environmental health
At least 5+ years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated expertise in ecotoxicology
Experience evaluating environmental datasets, including chemistry, toxicity, field, and biological data
Experience with sediment, soil, tissue, and/or surface water chemistry data evaluation
Demonstrated experience with design and implementation of screening level and baseline ecological risk assessments
Excellent technical writing skills, with a portfolio that includes work plans, FSPs, QAPPs, BERA reports, and/or similar regulatory documents
Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills and proficiency with relevant statistical/technical software (e.g., ProUCL, R, or similar)
Experience effectively managing projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation
company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
paid sick leave (10 days)
paid vacation (12-15 days; determined by title at hire)
paid holidays (9 days) per year
potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance