Toxicologist

Robson Forensic • Irving, TX

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Robson Forensic is seeking an experienced Toxicologist to investigate incidents and determine their causes. The role applies expertise in alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs, toxicants, and drug, environmental, occupational, chemical, and/or biological exposures to evaluate exposure, adverse effects, and causation. The Toxicologist analyzes complex scenarios using knowledge of applicable standards and practices, prepares clear and scientifically sound reports, and provides expert testimony. Prior forensic experience is not required; Robson Forensic provides training in applying professional expertise in a forensic setting.

Approximately 20% of the role involves travel for training, inspections, and sworn testimony at depositions or trials. The remainder consists of investigation, analysis, and report writing, performed independently and collaboratively. Experts receive and provide support and mentoring within a firm of over 100 scientists, engineers, and other professionals, and manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients. The position is hybrid and located 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 toxicology.
• Clean background screen.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• For candidates with industry or government experience, several broad-based experiences are highly desirable, including work 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.
• Interpretive, mechanistic-oriented human clinical research experience.
• Animal research experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases involving toxicology.
• Analyze complex scenarios by applying comprehensive knowledge of relevant standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony, including sworn testimony at depositions or trials.
• Assess exposure, adverse effects, and causation to determine why incidents occurred.
• Conduct training and inspections as needed.
• Manage a portfolio of 50–70 projects or clients.

What This Job Offers

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