Senior Toxicologist

YA Group

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Toxicologist will lead consulting projects involving chemical exposures, environmental contamination, and human health risk. They will provide independent, science-based analysis to attorneys, insurers, corporate clients, and public agencies, helping them understand complex technical issues and make informed decisions. This role will serve as a trusted expert in litigation, forensic investigations, regulatory matters, and risk management, delivering clear, defensible conclusions when the stakes are high. The Senior Toxicologist will also build strong client relationships, expand professional networks, and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Requirements

Degree in Toxicology, Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences or equivalent years of experience
DABT certification required
10+ years of professional toxicology practice, with substantial work supporting litigation matters
Strong understanding of litigation-related toxicology, including the analysis of case files, medical records, exposure data, and peer-reviewed research
Experience managing laboratory partners and evaluating analytical and industrial hygiene data
Demonstrated experience presenting expert opinions through written reports, depositions, and courtroom testimony
Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex scientific information to a variety of audiences

Responsibilities

Lead toxicology assessments addressing human health, exposure pathways, and risk in both litigation and regulatory contexts
Serve as a retained expert witness, preparing expert reports and providing deposition and trial testimony
Review and analyze legal documents, medical records, industrial hygiene data, laboratory results, and scientific literature
Evaluate toxicological studies and exposure data to develop clear, well-supported conclusions
Coordinate with laboratories and assess the quality and reliability of analytical data
Prepare technical reports that support litigation, regulatory matters, and client decision-making
Support forensic investigations and proactive risk assessment projects for clients
Build and maintain long-lasting relationships with attorneys, insurers, industry professionals, and regulatory agencies
Identify new business opportunities and grow a book of reoccurring client work in line with individual revenue goals
Perform additional duties as assigned