Senior Toxicologist

YA Group

117d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Toxicologist leads consulting projects involving chemical exposures, environmental contamination, and human health risk. The role provides independent, science-based analysis to attorneys, insurers, corporate clients, and public agencies, helping them understand complex technical issues and make informed decisions. The Senior Toxicologist serves as an expert in litigation, forensic investigations, regulatory matters, and risk management, delivering clear and defensible conclusions. The role also builds client relationships, expands professional networks, and contributes to practice growth.

Requirements

Degree in Toxicology, Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, or equivalent years of experience.
DABT certification required.
10+ years of professional toxicology practice, including substantial work supporting litigation matters.
Strong understanding of litigation-related toxicology, including 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, including the ability to explain complex scientific information to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead toxicology assessments addressing human health, exposure pathways, and risk in 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 supporting litigation, regulatory matters, and client decision-making.
Support forensic investigations and proactive client risk-assessment projects.
Build and maintain relationships with attorneys, insurers, industry professionals, and regulatory agencies.
Identify new business opportunities and grow recurring client work in line with individual revenue goals.
Perform additional duties as assigned.