Research Scientist III

Actalent

  • Seattle, WA
  • $35.00-40.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Title: Research ScientistJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Sustainability Research Scientist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will conduct assessments of environmental issues across various business operations and evaluate sustainability impacts throughout the value chain. You will be tasked with modeling complex systems, developing LCAs, and emission factors, as well as collecting and analyzing data to present findings through visualizations and metrics. This position requires you to work with imperfect data, quantify and identify sources of uncertainty, and apply systems thinking to solve complex problems.Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain LCA methodologies and models, including experimentation of footprint methods.
  • Develop documentation and annotations for scaling purposes.
  • Conceptualize and interpret innovative methods and standards.
  • Perform audits and validations of methodologies or complex models.
  • Integrate methods into existing model architectures.
  • Design and lead research initiatives, including data collection, modeling, documentation, interpretation, and validation.
Essential Skills
  • Strong mathematical skills and ability to apply systems thinking.
  • Proficiency in scientific methods and international standards such as GHG Protocol and ISO.
  • Experience with Ecoinvent, GaBi, and USEEIO databases.
  • PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of quantitative field research experience and 1-2 years of related commercial experience.
  • Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams at the intersection of environmental and computer sciences.
  • Proficiency in R or Python programming languages.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Project management experience is advantageous but not required.
  • Preference for proficiency in Python over R.
Work EnvironmentThe ideal location for this role is Seattle, WA, US, but opportunities are available in other offices such as New York, JFK27-CO, or San Francisco, SFO13-CO. You will support a VP-level initiative aimed at developing AI capabilities to enhance the accuracy of sustainability measurements. The work environment encourages multitasking, managing 2-3 projects concurrently, and demonstrating progress biweekly through artifacts.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Actalent