Toxicologist/Regulatory Scientist

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and its consulting affiliate The Acta Group (Acta®) are seeking an early career toxicologist and regulatory scientist to join our growing team of regulatory consultants, scientists, and policy experts. This position will be a full-time position, with the option to work as a hybrid in-office and telecommuting professional in our Washington, D.C. office, or full-time telecommuting professional directed from our Washington, D.C. office. Overview of Requirements Applicants must have training in and knowledge of all aspects of human health and environmental hazard and risk assessment. Applicants must have experience in performing qualitative and quantitative human health and environmental risk assessments to support regulatory requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA), or related U.S. federal and state regulations. Experience with the regulatory requirements of the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is desirable. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Toxicology, Biology, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline, and at least five years’ experience as a toxicologist or risk assessor, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience. Experience working for a regulated entity, consultancy, or regulatory agency is preferred. Key Functions

• Work with firm colleagues to prepare, analyze, and interpret environmental, toxicity, and public health data;
• Analyze large hazard and environmental data sets, perform statistical analyses, and prepare data for regulatory submission;
• Assess studies and resulting scientific data for compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations;
• Prepare documentation in support of product approvals and regulatory compliance in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, including new chemical submissions under TSCA, FIFRA, and EU and UK REACH;
• Assist with technical review of proposed regulations and prepare scientific comments in response to such proposals; and
• Manage assigned projects to ensure timely completion, including coordination with team members.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to B&C’s Telecommuter Policy. Compensation commensurate with experience. Location: Washington, D.C., with telework options available including fulltime telework. Our Firm B&C is a Washington, D.C., law firm focusing on conventional, biobased, and nanoscale industrial, agricultural, and specialty chemical product approval and regulation, product defense, and associated business issues. Acta, B&C’s scientific and regulatory consulting arm with offices in Washington, D.C., Manchester, England, and Brussels, Belgium, provides strategic, comprehensive support for global chemical registration, regulation, and sustained compliance. We help companies that make and use chemicals and products with chemical components commercialize their innovations, maintain compliance, and achieve competitive advantage as they market their products throughout the world. See much more at our websites: www.lawbc.com and www.actagroup.com. Our People We hire professionals who are passionate about what we do and how we serve our clients. We understand that to be the best, we must hire the best and remove all obstacles to success. Our philosophy is to offer salary and benefits to ensure you need only worry about the important work for our clients. B&C is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from members of historically underrepresented communities. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. To Apply Your submission must include a resume and cover letter with: 1. An explanation relating your experience with the job requirements; and 2. An illustration of your own competencies and abilities relative to the requirements of this role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job