[Remote] Toxicologist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Battelle is a research and development organization that conducts critical services for various clients, including government agencies. They are seeking a Lead Toxicologist - Environmental Scientist III to support government environmental health projects and provide toxicological expertise for a range of public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support various government environmental health projects, especially in the areas of ecotoxicology, in vitro and/or in silico methods; the study of potential endocrine disrupting chemicals; the study of environmental toxins; and human health risk assessments
• Provides relevant toxicological subject matter expertise to a range of environmental, public health, military health projects
• Scopes, plans, and facilitates the development of scientific journal articles to client specifications
• Leads and participates in multiple assigned and self-initiated research projects with minimum supervision, meeting client expectations while remaining within time and budget constraints
• Oversees and performs highly complex assignments by compiling, analyzing or evaluating data, policies or other sources of information to inform evidence-based policy, regulatory decisions, technical solutions, or other relevant interventions
• Prepares technical reports and presentations that are clear, concise, technically accurate, and of highest professional quality
• Leads literature or policy reviews, environmental scans and other information gathering activities to inform programmatic needs
• Leads or provides technical advice, assistance, and review of technical input into contract proposals, internally facing research or feasibility projects, White Papers, and marketing collateral
• Manages stakeholder relationships through a collaborative workstyle, communicating and working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Serves as a professional representative of the organization, liaising with clients, partners, and other internal and external stakeholders during routine business operations, supporting business development efforts, or presenting technical contributions and accomplishments to clients and professional networks Skills
• Masters in toxicology or equivalent degree in endocrinology, ecology, physiology, or environmental sciences
• More than 5 years of professional experience in eco/environmental toxicology, or hazard/tox risk assessment
• Experience successfully working in contract research for a federal, state, or private entity
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: regulatory analysis, regulatory compliance policy development, exposure assessment, human health risk assessment, ecological risk assessment, air quality, climate change, solid waste management, marine litter, pollution prevention, natural resource management, environmental impact assessment, sustainable development, environmental governance
• Authorship or co-authorship of more than 2 toxicology articles in peer-reviewed literature or equivalent papers, conference presentations, or posters in recognized forums
• The candidate must be dynamic, well spoken, a team player, and eager to meet clients and delve into understanding their needs and concerns
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed
• PhD in toxicology or equivalent degree in endocrinology, ecology, physiology, or environmental sciences
• Certification as Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Membership in key organizations such as Society of Toxicology (SOT), Society for Risk Analysis (SRA), and Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
• Familiarity with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contracting
• Familiarity with concepts and practices in computational toxicology and high-throughput laboratory methods for evaluating chemical hazards and risks
• Understanding of state, federal, and international policies and treaties related to environmental management or pollution prevention Benefits
• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
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