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Eurofins

HPLC Metrology Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

... forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a ...

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Metrology Technician

Portage, MI

... forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a ...

Eurofins

Metrology Technician

Portage, MI · On-site

... forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for forensic meteorologist in the United States is $96,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Forensic Meteorologist?

A Forensic Meteorologist analyzes past weather conditions to investigate legal cases, insurance claims, and disputes. They use historical weather data, radar records, and climate models to determine how weather may have impacted an event. Their findings can be used in court cases involving personal injury, property damage, or criminal investigations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Forensic Meteorologist?

As a Forensic Meteorologist, your daily duties often include analyzing historical weather data, creating detailed reports on weather conditions at specific times and locations, and interpreting meteorological events in relation to accidents or legal cases. You may collaborate with attorneys, insurance companies, and other experts to provide professional opinions or testimony regarding weather-related incidents. Field investigations, research, and ongoing education to stay current with methodologies are also part of the role. This position requires balancing technical analysis with effective communication to convey findings to non-specialists.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Forensic Meteorologist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forensic Meteorologist, you need expertise in meteorology, data analysis, and weather modeling, often backed by a degree in atmospheric science or a related field. Familiarity with forensic weather reconstruction software, GIS tools, and professional certification such as Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help present complex weather data understandably to clients or in legal settings. These capabilities are essential for producing accurate, defensible reports and for providing expert testimony in court or insurance cases.

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Infographic showing various Forensic Meteorologist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 4% As Needed, 7% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 43% Contract. Highlights an 33% Physical, 65% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,278 per year, or $46.3 per hour.

Business Development Leader, Forensic Services

AccuWeather Careers

State College, PA

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

AccuWeather®, the world's most trusted source in weather, leverages proven Superior Accuracy™ and hundreds of years of combined expertise from Certified Consulting Meteorologists within the AccuWeather Forensic Unit to deliver unrivaled credibility in legal proceedings and reports. The Business Development Leader, Forensic Services is responsible for overseeing the business leadership of the AccuWeather Forensic Unit including accelerating revenue and profitability growth, owning all sales activity, and being directly accountable for achieving and exceeding defined sales targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Own and lead all sales activity for the Forensic Services business, with direct accountability for achieving defined revenue targets and growth objectives
  • Develop business strategy for the Forensics business division, continuously implement new ideas to drive increased revenue and profitability
  • Own and drive Forensic net new revenue against defined sales goals
  • Demonstrate the value of AccuWeather's forensic capabilities to prospects, customers, and business partners
  • Conduct lunch and learn meetings with law firms and engineering firms to promote AccuWeather's Forensics offerings
  • Partner with the forensic operations team to improve efficiency of department operations and drive increased profitability
  • Evaluate and prioritize new product development in order to unlock new revenue streams.
  • Forecast, manage, and deliver against monthly and annual sales targets
  • Ensure client satisfaction and develop processes to generate increased business from previous customers
  • Coordinate with Marketing and PR teams to drive awareness of Forensic services leading to increased numbers of qualified leads and ultimately greater revenue
  • Accountable for overall sales performance, pipeline health, and conversion across all Forensic Services offerings
  • Accelerate qualified leads from referral partners
  • Explore new channel partnerships to accelerate revenue growth
  • Catalog customers, opportunities and completed sales within AccuWeather's CRM
  • Coordinate with AFB Business Operations Team and Contracts team to ensure rapid negotiation of contracts involving the forensics group
  • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in forensics, which may include meteorology, engineering, or science
  • At least 5 years of experience in business development and leadership in forensic services, weather or otherwise
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and driving measurable revenue growth
  • An extensive network of lawyers and engineering firms that you've served previously
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise co-workers and daily tasks
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong entrepreneurial skills and desire to continuously drive positive business acceleration
  • Demonstrated ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately
  • Experience utilizing AI in daily workflows to demonstrate efficiency gains
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
ABOUT ACCUWEATHER
AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making. Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather's proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones. AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast's Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally. Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the "father of modern commercial meteorology." Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called "the most accurate man in weather" by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur's Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to human.resources@accuweather.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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