Toxicologist (Atlanta Client Site)

ICF • Washington, DC

7d • $55,665 - $94,631 • Onsite

About The Position

ICF seeks a Toxicologist to join its Survey, Policy, Health, Environment, Regulation, and Economics (SPHERE) team. The position supports environmental health and toxicology work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). It applies toxicology and risk assessment principles to evaluate health risks from hazardous chemicals, analyze metabolic interactions of contaminants, and review toxicological and environmental data associated with hazardous waste sites. The Toxicologist ensures data quality, provides expert assessments and recommendations on public health impacts, assists with health assessments, and participates in site visits and public meetings to provide technical assistance.

This is a full-time, on-site position at the CDC’s Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The role requires a Ph.D. in toxicology or a related subject with at least two years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree in toxicology, environmental science, or a related subject with at least six years of relevant professional experience. U.S. citizenship is required for the federal contract. The candidate must be able to obtain a federal government security clearance and travel for approved site visits, public meetings, or other project needs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in toxicology or a related subject, with at least 2 years of professional experience related to environmental health toxicology; alternatively, a master’s degree in toxicology, environmental science, or a related subject, with at least 6 years of such experience.
• U.S. citizenship, as required by the federal contract.
• Ability to obtain a federal government security clearance.
• Ability to travel for approved site visits, public meetings, or other project needs.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and produce accurate, timely, and defensible work products.
• Collaborative approach and ability to integrate input from multiple scientific disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong scientific writing, critical thinking, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex findings to clients, partner agencies, communities, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with dose-response analysis.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience evaluating potential human health effects from exposures at contaminated sites, such as Superfund, CERCLA, or RCRA sites, or other chemical-specific environmental exposures.
• Experience working with CDC, ATSDR, EPA, other federal agencies, or related public health entities.
• Working knowledge of ATSDR public health assessment processes and exposure pathway terminology.
• Experience using ATSDR Toxicological Profiles and other authoritative sources to evaluate health effects of hazardous substances, examine toxicological evidence, and apply health guidelines such as ATSDR Minimal Risk Levels (MRLs).
• Experience translating toxicology evidence into site-specific public health conclusions; evaluating environmental and exposure data; identifying data gaps and uncertainties; assessing exposure pathways; and developing scientifically supported recommendations for public health assessments and health consultations.

Responsibilities

• Apply toxicology, risk assessment, clinical toxicology, occupational toxicology, and risk communication principles to assess public health implications of human exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Assess metabolic pathway interactions of metals, solvents and vapors, radiation and radioactive materials, pesticides, and other organic contaminants.
• Support analysis of toxicological and environmental data associated with hazardous waste sites.
• Evaluate toxicological and environmental data for quality assurance and quality control, completeness, and relevance.
• Assess site-specific public health impacts of hazardous substances and develop responses to health consultations requested by federal, state, and local agencies, and the public.
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding potential human health impacts from exposure or potential exposure to hazardous substances.
• Assist with the development of public health assessments and health assessments.
• Attend technical assistance site visits and public meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level