Intern Health Scientist

Benchmark Risk Group is a growing scientific consulting firm dedicated to using a scholarly approach to answer complex exposure and human health risk-related questions. Our vision is to engage with the brightest scientists to provide data-driven solutions to our clients. We approach each project in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to meet our clients’ needs. At Benchmark Risk Group, we are committed to maintaining an environment in which all of our team members feel respected and empowered to succeed and grow.

We provide opportunities for you to develop your scientific knowledge from experts with many decades of combined experience, with degrees from top university public health programs. We currently have offices in Chicago, IL, Grand Rapids, MI and San Francisco, CA.

Job Description:

Benchmark Risk Group is seeking highly motivated candidates for temporary, in-person internship positions in our Chicago, IL and Grand Rapids, MI offices for summer 2027. The specific start and end dates of the internship are flexible, but we ask that you provide a minimum 8 to 10-week commitment (40 hours per week). This is an excellent career opportunity for candidates who wish to gain experience in a professional science field in a non-laboratory setting.

Candidates who apply should have the strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, learn about and research a wide range of related scientific disciplines, and combine this information, along with their knowledge, skills, and experiences, to identify solutions to human health risk challenges. Most projects encompass exposures to chemicals in the workplace, community, or via consumer products, as well as some aspects of exposure science, toxicology, epidemiology, science in the courtroom, and/or the application of regulatory and scientific approaches to quantitatively characterizing risks posed by chemicals.

Intern candidates who apply should have proficient writing skills for technical and lay audiences, as well as a desire to work in a writing-intensive environment.

• Critically evaluate published scientific papers and study reports in the environmental sciences, industrial hygiene, toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational medicine
• Review and summarize legal documents
• Perform data entry and analysis
• Work with senior scientists who may serve as consulting or testifying experts in toxic tort litigation
• Assist with the production of technical work products, presentations, and proposals
• Assist with research that may be presented at scientific conferences or submitted to scientific journals

• Currently attending a graduate degree program (MPH, MS), with a focus in one or more of the following disciplines:
• Exposure Assessment
• Must be self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to work in an environment with a heavy emphasis on both technical and lay writing
• Aptitude for multi-tasking among various projects with competing and dynamic deadlines
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Current and future U.S. work authorization is required

Benchmark Risk Group values and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of the firm. We believe that having a team from different backgrounds, skills, and perspectives allows for us to provide a higher quality product to our clients.

Hourly Wage: $25 per hour

Benchmark Risk Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.