Principal Toxicologist

Rimkus

2d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Principal Toxicologist evaluates claims of human health effects associated with exposure to chemicals or microbial agents in consumer products, drugs, workplaces, and the environment. The role conducts chemical risk assessments of materials and chemicals found in industrial, commercial, and other environments. Work may also involve evaluating foodborne and infectious disease outbreaks, health impact assessments, and alcohol or drug intoxication. The position is part of Rimkus’s small forensic Toxicology Practice Team and involves working independently and collaboratively to support forensic and other clients. The Principal Toxicologist leads their practice, communicates with clients throughout projects, interacts with Rimkus leadership and consultants, contributes to business development, and may prepare and provide testimony in legal or legislative settings. Prior testimony experience is not required. The position requires handling confidential information and reading and summarizing forensic, scientific, and legal documentation. This is a home-based remote position with remote supervision. The successful candidate is self-motivated, organized, able to manage multiple tasks and cases, and able to complete work on time. The role includes conducting chemical and product evaluations, communicating findings to clients, managing case work and budgets, and providing litigation, scientific liaison, and regulatory toxicology support as needed. Travel of 10%–20% is expected, and weekend work may periodically be required.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.S., or international equivalent degree or higher.
At least 5 years of direct industry experience in a toxicology role; experience may be in consulting, manufacturing, consumer products, regulatory, environmental, forensic, cosmetic, or another toxicology field.
Prior experience handling confidential information and reading and summarizing forensic, scientific, and legal documentation.
Demonstrated publication record.
Strong understanding of applying toxicological principles to diverse exposure scenarios.
Exceptional knowledge of mechanistic and/or forensic toxicology.
Ability to understand, apply, and articulate fundamental toxicological principles.
Ability and desire to learn new toxicological concepts.
Business development skills, including public speaking and in-person meetings.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently in a remote setting.
Ability to meet client deadlines and work effectively under deadlines.
Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and reading skills; punctuality for meetings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience in budget management.
Proficiency with Zoom, Teams, or other online meeting tools.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Ability to evaluate foodborne and infectious disease outbreaks and health impact assessments.
Prior testimony experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical and product evaluations to determine potential exposure levels and health risks in toxicology-related projects.
Communicate findings to clients in a meaningful way that addresses the question at hand.
Prepare exceptional written materials for scientific, legal, and lay audiences.
Capture, manage, and efficiently handle case work and caseloads.
Communicate with leadership and colleagues.
Develop and transmit budgets; manage budgets.
Provide litigation, scientific liaison, and regulatory toxicology support to clients as necessary.
Contribute to business development, including public speaking and in-person meetings.
Communicate with clients from the beginning to the end of projects.
Prepare and provide testimony in legal or legislative environments as needed.
Evaluate claims of human health effects related to chemical or microbial exposures and conduct chemical risk assessments.
As applicable, evaluate foodborne and infectious disease outbreaks, health impact assessments, and alcohol or drug intoxication.