What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Health Toxicologist position at Exponent Inc.?
About Exponent
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
- 950 Consultants
- 640 Ph.D.s
- 90 Disciplines
- 30 Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Human Health Toxicologist for our Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety in Washington, DC. 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.
You will be responsible for
- Conducting literature reviews and reading and summarizing scientific literature and study reports
- Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff (industrial, pesticide/agricultural, consumer, veterinary medicine products)
- Authoring waiver submissions
- Placing and monitoring toxicology studies at contract research organizations
- Contributing to the development of complex technical reports
- Organizing project-related materials Interacting with clients in-person, via email and phone
- Participating in client meetings
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Background or training in human health toxicology or risk assessment Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline; Masters degree also considered
- Post-doc or professional experience (1-3 years) in Toxicology is a plus
- Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) or related certification is preferred or willingness to become board certified
- Sound scientific principles, flexibility, and willingness to learn
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
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
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].
Life @ Exponent
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact
Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Benefits you will enjoy
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations
US-DC-Washington
