Intern / Co-Op - Epidemiologist

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company has an exciting opportunity for an Intern / Co-Op - Epidemiologist in our Boston, MA office. The position offers the opportunity to apply epidemiology academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career. You will assist in conducting epidemiology summaries, analyses, and reviews for science-based evaluations with a focus on human health risk. Candidate has excellent attention to detail and quantitative skills. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) for approximately 10 to 11 weeks during the summer semester of 2025. Candidates are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the office.

Gradient is an environmental and health risk sciences consulting firm specializing in environmental sciences, human and ecological risk sciences, product stewardship, and life sciences. Gradient's scientists have a variety of backgrounds in chemistry, engineering, toxicology, epidemiology, ecotoxicology, medical device and pharmaceuticals, exposure sciences, industrial hygiene, GIS, product safety and liability, and sustainability.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Gradient will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Support projects by helping a team conduct epidemiologic analyses, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and hazard-, exposure-, and risk assessments, review epidemiologic or exposure studies, and extract data;
• Perform QA/QC accurately and efficiently;
• Review results of literature searches and help to identify relevant studies and critically evaluate epidemiologic studies;
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables (g., help draft reports, manuscripts, proposals, agency comments, presentations); and
• Types of project work may include environmental and occupational health assessments, regulatory comment, product safety assessments, and site-specific human health risk assessment.

• Currently registered in an advanced degree program (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.) in epidemiology or relevant discipline. (required)

• Exceptional written and oral communication. (required)
• Strong statistical skills and the ability to critically evaluate epidemiology data and studies. (required)
• Strong organizational skills. (required)

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