Human Health Toxicologist; Ph.D. or M.S

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We are currently seeking a Human Health Toxicologist for our Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice to be based in our Washington, DC office. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing support to other human health toxicologists and regulatory consultants. This person will have opportunities to collaborate with other Exponent practice areas.

• Conducting literature reviews and reading and summarizing scientific literature and study reports
• Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff (industrial, pesticide/agricultural, consumer, food, and veterinary medicine products)
• Authoring waiver submissions and position papers
• Placing and monitoring toxicology studies at contract research organizations
• Contributing to the development of complex technical reports
• Organizing project-related materials
• Interacting with clients and regulators in-person, via email, and by phone
• Participating in client and regulator meetings

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline;
  Masters degree with relevant experience will also be considered
• Background or training in human health toxicology or risk assessment
• Excellent verbal communication skills with an expectation that you can lead presentations to internal colleagues, clients, and/or regulators
• Strong writing and editing skills are required, with an expectation of being able to independently prepare technical documents that will be placed under external review
• Excellent project management skills
• Sound scientific principles, flexibility, and willingness to learn
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, effective with time management, and capable of working independently and cooperatively in diverse teams
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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