Toxicologist

Robson Forensic • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Robson Forensic is hiring an experienced Toxicologist to investigate cases and determine why incidents occurred. The role applies expertise in alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs, toxicants, and drug, environmental, occupational, chemical, and/or biological exposures to assess exposure, adverse effects, and causation. Prior forensic experience is not required; Robson Forensic provides training in applying the candidate’s expertise in a forensic setting.

The Toxicologist analyzes complex scenarios, applies knowledge of standards and practices, writes clear, scientifically sound reports, and provides expert testimony. Approximately 20% of the role involves travel for training, inspections, and sworn testimony at depositions or trials. The remainder involves investigation, analysis, and report writing, performed independently and collaboratively. Experts receive and provide support and mentoring within a firm of more than 100 scientists, engineers, and other professionals, and manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients. The position is hybrid in Las Vegas, Nevada, or Irving, Texas.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in toxicology, with broad training and expertise in a relevant discipline such as toxicology, chemistry, biology, microbiology, physiology, or pathology.
• Membership in an organization with a toxicology focus, such as SOFT or SOT.
• At least 5 years of experience working in the field of toxicology.
• A clean background screen.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• For candidates with industry or government experience, broad-based experience is highly desirable, including experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a government entity, the military, and/or a forensic toxicology laboratory emphasizing interpretation of scientific results.
• For candidates with academic experience as an assistant, associate, or full professor, active involvement in a toxicology research program, evidence of competitive and renewable research funding, and commensurate teaching and committee responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral training and research in toxicology.
• Board certification in toxicology, such as ABFT or DABT.
• Experience in interpretive, mechanistic-oriented human clinical research.
• Animal research experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases involving toxicology.
• Analyze complex scenarios using comprehensive knowledge of relevant standards and practices.
• Assess exposure, adverse effects, and causation to determine why incidents occurred.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony at depositions or trials.
• Travel for training, inspections, and sworn testimony.
• Manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients.
• Work independently and collaboratively, providing and receiving support and mentoring.

What This Job Offers

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