Sr. Associate,Toxicology

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

SC Johnson is hiring a Sr. Associate, Toxicology to apply human health toxicology expertise to product development and safety across a diverse portfolio. The role guides technical teams on human health toxicology strategy, supporting product safety and regulatory confidence while enabling innovation. The position conducts human health risk assessments using computational models, exposure data, scientific literature and study information; designs, oversees and interprets laboratory studies; and monitors emerging human toxicity trends and issues that may affect product safety or regulation. It also evaluates product formulas, consumer placements and finished goods, supports safety-related claims, and communicates scientific findings and decisions to project teams, international counterparts and upper management. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position. Business travel may be required as necessary and is described as minimal. Domestic relocation is available. Eligible employees may work remotely once per week. The role requires legal authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

Degree in Human Health Toxicology and at least 2 years of experience in human health risk assessment, or an advanced degree in Human Health Toxicology or a related field.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with consumer product-related human health toxicology issues and knowledge of risk assessments involving pesticide, home cleaning, air care, food contact, cosmetic and/or personal care products.
Experience critically evaluating and coordinating human health toxicological and/or exposure studies.
Familiarity with international chemical and consumer product regulations, including CPSC, EPA FIFRA, US FDA and/or EU BPR regulations, and experience with global government authorities.
Ability and desire to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including RD&E, marketing, Legal, public relations and government relations.
Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and OECD requirements.
Experience representing an organization on industry task forces or working groups.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with internal and external cross-functional team members in co-located and/or virtual environments.

Responsibilities

Conduct human safety reviews of experimental product formulas, consumer placements and marketable finished goods.
Monitor in vivo, in vitro and/or human clinical studies as required by regulations or company policy.
Document decisions in a manner consistent with internal processes and/or industry standards.
Communicate project success criteria, key findings and decisions to project teams and international counterparts for transparent global product launches.
Develop human health risk assessments using study-related information, relevant published literature and current exposure models to determine product approval.
Engage innovation teams to understand risk profiles for non-traditional product concepts.
Support and execute substantiation for human health safety-related claims.
Distill scientific and complex subject matter into upper-management communications during issue management or public-relations scenarios.
Participate in governmental discussions, trade associations and/or industry task forces as assigned.
Support the consumer resource center during emergency response or consumer complaint situations.
Refine and maintain departmental processes and procedures.
Use AI technology strategically and efficiently to advance human health risk assessments.
Lead and guide technical teams in shaping human health toxicology strategy across product development initiatives.
Design, oversee and interpret laboratory studies to generate toxicological data.
Monitor emerging trends and issues in human toxicity that could affect product safety or regulatory landscapes.
Evaluate scientific literature to inform risk assessments and support decision-making.

Benefits

Bonuses and long-term incentives may be included in total compensation packages, based on company profitability, job level and years of service.
Matching 401(k) contributions.
Profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service.
Subsidized health care plans.
Maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Flexible work arrangements.
Vacation purchase options.
Recreation and fitness centers.
Childcare.
Counseling services.
Domestic relocation is available.