Toxicologist

CAMRIS • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Toxicologist to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. The CDC is at the front lines of public health threats to Americans and serves the American public who rely on accurate data, health guidance, and preventive measures. The CDC also serves healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, businesses, state and local health agencies, and global health partners that rely on CDC for data and guidance to scale improved health outcomes.
CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.
Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
This is a forecasted position, and it is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in toxicology, environmental health, public health, health sciences, or a related scientific field.
• Experience working in public health, health sciences research, and/or program evaluation and performance measurement.
• Desired experience working with CDC, federal agencies, or related public health entities.
• Knowledge of toxicology, risk assessment, clinical toxicology, occupational toxicology, and risk communication principles.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating toxicological and environmental data, including data associated with hazardous waste sites.
• Ability to assess potential human health impacts resulting from exposure to hazardous substances and provide appropriate technical recommendations.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families
• FSAs
• HSA
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• legal services
• voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances
• EAP
• pet insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and Roth option
• tuition and professional reimbursement
• public transportation support in the DMV area
• a referral bonus program
• vacation with tenure-based increases
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• paid bonding leave
• paid supplemental short-term disability

What This Job Offers

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