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Icf has a new and exciting career opportunity! we are seeking an environmental data scientist to work in our health science practice! as an environmental data scientist, you will join a multidisciplinary group of 120+ science professionals that provide toxicology, hazard assessment, epidemiology, risk assessment, exposure assessment, environmental modeling, and related support services to federal agencies (such as u.sEpa and niehs)Your work will support assessments the human health impacts of a full range of pollutantsSpecific activities will include quantitative analysis, data management, and scientific modelingYou will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staffIcf is ranked as one of the best management consulting firms in the country ( forbes magazine ) and puts an emphasis on corporate citizenship Our health science practice’s culture supports the whole employee, including work/life balance and individualized career supportThe position can be remote, although preference is for a candidate to be located in either fairfax, va, or durham, ncWhat you will do:
Solve quantitative and qualitative problems.
Manage the workflow of data through a systematic review, including writing custom scripts in python to support tool interoperability and build custom data analysis and data visualization pipelines.
Support scientific computing tasks, including health science modeling (e.g., population exposure or hazard analyses).
Conduct data and statistical analysis involving excel, access, and other software, such as r, sas, python, sql, and vba, to summarize trends, develop and execute database queries, and develop and format modeling inputs.
Follow and implement standardized qa/qc procedures on data and code.
Interact and collaborate with other members of the data science team.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, computer science, or related subject
Professional skills:
Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking and solve novel problems.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong self-motivation skills.
Working at icf working at icf means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our daySmart, compassionate, innovative, committed, icf employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globeWe believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growthWe can only solve the world`s toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thriveWe are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran statusTogether, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goalsFor more information, please read our eeo & aa policy Covid-19 policy: new or prospective u.sEmployees must provide proof of complete vaccination on the date of their commencement of employmentIf selected for employment, you will provide proof of your full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a covid-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the fdaReasonable accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment processTo request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assistAll information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodationsRead more about non-discrimination: eeo is the law and pay transparency statement .
Virginia remote office (va99)
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