Toxicologist - Forensic Expert

Robson Forensic • Irving, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Robson Forensic is seeking a highly driven Toxicologist with 5+ years of experience in alcohol, prescription/illicit drugs, and toxicants. The role involves investigating cases, analyzing complex scenarios using established standards and practices, writing scientifically sound reports, and providing expert testimony. The position focuses on understanding the 'why' behind incidents by critically assessing exposure, adverse effects, and causation. This role offers the opportunity to utilize cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills, collaborate with respected experts, continuously learn, and make a tangible difference in litigation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in toxicology with broad training and expertise in a relevant discipline (toxicology, chemistry, biology, microbiology, physiology, pathology, etc.).
• Board certification (preferred) in toxicology, such as ABFT or DABT.
• Member of an organization with a toxicology focus (e.g., SOFT or SOT).
• 5+ years of experience working in the field of toxicology.
• Interpretive, mechanistic-oriented human clinical research, and/or animal research is preferred.
• If past work experience is in industry or government, broad-based experiences are highly desirable including work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a government entity, military, and/or a forensic toxicology laboratory with emphasis on interpretation of scientific results.
• If past work experience is as an assistant, associate, or full professor in an academic institution, active involvement in a toxicology research program, evidence of competitive and renewable research funding, commensurate teaching and committee responsibilities.
• Roughly 20% travel for initial training phase; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior forensic experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral training & research in toxicology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases involving toxicology.
• Analyze complex scenarios, applying comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree