Research Analyst, Environmental Health

Overview

Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.

We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?

Responsibilities

OVERALL FUNCTION

The Research Analyst will be a key team member of EDF’s Safer Chemicals strategic initiative. The Safer Chemicals initiative seeks to drive significant reductions in the use and exposure to toxic chemicals especially among vulnerable populations and communities at greatest risk by securing lasting solutions that target long-standing inequities in exposures and associated health impacts. The Research Analyst will conduct chemicals-focused research primarily to support EDF’s work to ensure health-protective implementation of the nation’s main chemical safety law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, as well as other relevant statutes that support efforts to reduce exposures to toxic chemicals. Working within our team of attorneys, scientists, and policy specialists, the Research Analyst will also assist with the development and implementation of policy solutions to protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals. The Research Analyst will report to the Scientist, Healthy Communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct scientific and policy-related research on key chemical risk evaluation and risk management issues related to TSCA and other environmental statutes.
• Track, collect, and analyze information from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and other chemical databases to support specific policy and advocacy needs, including EPA’s reviews of, and actions on, chemicals under TSCA.
• Synthesize findings of analyses in various formats (e.g., memos, data analyses) to support EDF comments on EPA activities and related advocacy.
• Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity & Inclusion goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
• Monitor legislative activity, including TSCA oversight, and support congressional outreach related to toxic chemicals.
• Contribute to science communication by developing or supporting public facing materials (e.g., reports, fact sheets, blog posts) for general audiences on chemical and TSCA-related topics.
• Represent EDF in external forums with a high degree of professionalism.
• Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience or Master’s degree (preferably Master of Public Health or Master of Environmental Science), and related work experience in environmental health, policy analysis, environmental advocacy or related fields;
• Ability to collect, manipulate, and analyze scientific data and participate in preparation of reports;
• Ability to synthesize, interpret and communicate scientific information in an advocacy setting;
• Demonstrated research, communication and writing skills;
• Ability to work independently and to support a multi-disciplinary team, using judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload;
• Ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience;
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Highly proficient in the use of PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.); and
• Familiarity or experience with the following subject areas is desirable but not required: (i) TSCA statute and implementation; (ii) chemical toxicity, exposure and risk assessment issues; and (iii) environmental justice.

Pay Ranges

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

The pay range for this role is shown below.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

Minimum Salary

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

EEO Information

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.