Human Health Toxicologist (Ph.D. or M.S.)

Exponent Inc.•Washington, DC

6d•$109,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We are currently seeking a Human Health Toxicologist for our Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice to be based in our Washington, DC office. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing support to other human health toxicologists and regulatory consultants. This person will have opportunities to collaborate with other Exponent practice areas.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline; Masters degree with relevant experience will also be considered
Background or training in human health toxicology or risk assessment
Excellent verbal communication skills with an expectation that you can lead presentations to internal colleagues, clients, and/or regulators
Strong writing and editing skills are required, with an expectation of being able to independently prepare technical documents that will be placed under external review
Excellent project management skills
Sound scientific principles, flexibility, and willingness to learn
Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, effective with time management, and capable of working independently and cooperatively in diverse teams
Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Responsibilities

Conducting literature reviews and reading and summarizing scientific literature and study reports
Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff (industrial, pesticide/agricultural, consumer, food, and veterinary medicine products)
Authoring waiver submissions and position papers
Placing and monitoring toxicology studies at contract research organizations
Contributing to the development of complex technical reports
Organizing project-related materials
Interacting with clients and regulators in-person, via email, and by phone
Participating in client and regulator meetings

Benefits

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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