The role of a Senior Toxicologist at CTEH is multi-disciplinary in nature and relies on a strong basis in several scientific disciplines (i.e., biology, chemistry, etc.). The successful applicant will lead efforts in the areas of toxicology, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, and / or emergency response and may participate as a team member of the CTEH Toxicology Emergency Response Program (TERP). A Senior Toxicologist will address the needs of various clients by leading teams of Health Sciences Staff to achieve a scientifically defensible outcome. The Senior Toxicologist may lead interdisciplinary teams to address complex environmental issues or more independently with a small team on a case-specific basis. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in their field, have a solid understanding of the scientific consulting business and be able to provide direction and growth for the team under the guidance of Health Sciences leaders.
ACTIVITIES / TASKS / SCOPE
- Lead and manage efforts in the preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts, and opinion pieces.
- Provide on-call support as part of the Worker Exposure Response Program (WERP) on a scheduled basis.
- Manage teams of health sciences support staff to address client's needs.
- Compile, critically review, and abstract scientific literature and project-specific documents.
- Provide a detail-oriented view of scientific data via appropriate data compilation, organization, and visualization.
- Assessment of human health and ecological risk from chemical exposure in accordance with State and Federal Guidance.
- Conducts evaluations of physical, chemical, and toxicological properties of chemical substances.
- Provide on-call support as part of the Worker Exposure Response Program (WERP) on a scheduled basis.
- May require participation in the TERP program with periods of 'on-call' support, extended travel, and overtime hours while responding to Hazardous Materials Emergencies across the United States.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS
A doctorate (PhD) in toxicology or related field with research emphasis in Toxicology, orA bachelor's or master's degree with 'Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology' certification; and7-10 years of relevant work experience in scientific consulting (required).Proficient in a Microsoft Windows-based computer platform (required)Familiarity with various analytical chemistry and environmental sampling methodologies (required)Familiarity with data visualization software, such as Tableau (preferred)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Ability to obtain HAZWOPER CertificationAbility to obtain DISA ClearanceAbility to obtain TWIC ClearanceAbility to obtain a Passport and Driver's LicenseAbility to complete all job-specific OSHA TrainingAbility to comply with all job-specific OSHA requirements, including the wearing of a respirator.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet conflicting deadlines.Possesses excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with careful attention to detail.Possesses a high degree of personal initiative and responsibility for work assigned.Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.Ability to work overtime and on weekends upon demands of project deadlines.WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walkingLifting up to 50 pounds several times a dayOverhead lifting of over 20 poundsBending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawlingLong hours involving overtime and weekends as necessaryKeyboarding / typingAbility to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and / or a paper copyAbility to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentFrequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of timeAbility to drive noncommercial vehiclesRarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in durationDress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and hose supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR 1910.134Wear partially or totally encapsulating personal protective equipmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Works in an office environment when not deployed on an emergency responseOften works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditionsMay occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in durationEncounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipmentMay work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea levelMay work on land, sea or airMay work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards; andFrequent, extended travel
