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Senior Packaging LCA Specialist

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ERG

ERG

201-500 employees

Consulting for public health and environmental safety

Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$90k - $120kAnnually

+ Health Insurance + Dental Insurance + Life Insurance + Long-term Disability + Educational Benefits + 401k Plan + Profit Sharing + Employee Assistance Program + Paid Vacation Days + Paid Holidays + Sick Leave

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Public Health
Biology Lab & Research
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Python
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • A Master's degree in Environmental Science/Management, Engineering, or a field related to life cycle assessment with specific coursework in life cycle assessment or equivalent experience is preferred
  • 4 to 7 years of applied professional experience in life cycle assessment
  • May also consider a Bachelor's degree with sufficient life cycle assessment experience
  • Expertise in the packaging sector, preferably for food and beverage packaging
  • Background in environmental science, engineering, economics, policy analysis, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated ability to apply life cycle assessment through work experience, preferably environmental consulting
  • Preferred experience with environmental product declarations and product category rules
  • Experience working directly with clients
  • Experience organizing and leading small teams in a collaborative environment
  • Familiarity with a wide range of data sources relevant to environmental and policy analysis and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct research
  • Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity
  • Able to formulate solutions to poorly structured problems
  • Highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with team members
  • Energized by working as part of a high-functioning team and demonstrating a professional attitude
  • Strong computer skills relevant to data manipulation and analysis and experience with LCA software (e.g., SimaPro or openLCA), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Python is strongly preferred
  • Skilled written and verbal communicator, including the ability to present complex information that is understandable to a non-technical audience
Responsibilities
  • Managing project teams of 2 to 5 staff to deliver data-driven projects to clients
  • Focusing on LCA analyses of food and beverage packaging

ERG focuses on consulting services aimed at enhancing public health, environmental safety, and worker health and safety. The firm provides specialized expertise to government agencies, communities, and businesses, helping them tackle complex challenges in these areas. ERG's services include assessing environmental and occupational hazards, ensuring food and drug safety, planning sustainable facilities, and improving worker safety. What sets ERG apart from its competitors is its commitment to inclusivity, particularly in working with small businesses that are disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned. This approach not only enriches ERG's expertise but also supports the growth of these enterprises. The goal of ERG is to create a positive impact by promoting fairness, equity, and social justice in all its projects and partnerships, ultimately leading to safer and healthier communities and workplaces.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oslo, Norway

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ERG's recent $85M contract with the EPA underscores its strong reputation and reliability in the environmental consulting sector.
  • Partnerships with diverse entities, such as the Town of Acton and the New York State Bridge Authority, highlight ERG's ability to engage in meaningful, large-scale projects that drive community and environmental benefits.
  • The firm's inclusive approach to working with small and disadvantaged businesses fosters a supportive and equitable work environment, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on government contracts could pose a risk if there are changes in government funding or policy priorities.
  • The highly specialized nature of ERG's services may limit its market to specific sectors, potentially constraining growth opportunities.

What makes ERG unique

  • ERG's commitment to social justice and equity, particularly in supporting disadvantaged and minority-owned small businesses, sets it apart from other consulting firms.
  • The firm's focus on public health, environmental safety, and worker safety, combined with long-term government contracts, provides a stable revenue stream and allows for impactful large-scale projects.
  • ERG's specialized expertise in environmental and occupational hazard assessments, sustainable facility planning, and food and drug safety is a unique value proposition in the consulting industry.