Senior Toxicologist (REMOTE ROLE)
Core
Lead hazard studies and human health risk assessments for environmental pollutants, integrating molecular biology, mechanistic toxicology, and new approach methodologies (NAMs) data to support federal agencies.
Role type
Senior IC toxicologist (regulatory & risk assessment)
Builds
Hazard identification reports, systematic reviews, and risk assessment deliverables for U.S. EPA, NIEHS, and other federal clients
Domain
Environmental health, toxicology, regulatory science
Required skills
mechanistic toxicology, weight-of-evidence analysis, adverse outcome pathway (AOP) frameworks, systematic literature review, dose-response modeling, transcriptomics/proteomics/metabolomics evaluation, regulatory decision-making
Preferred skills
MOA/AOP concepts, endocrine disruptor/PFAS/PAH assessment, cancer risk assessment, high-throughput screening data interpretation, project management, staff mentorship
Technologies
NAMs, AOP frameworks, high-throughput screening assays, pathway enrichment analysis tools
Responsibilities
Define project scope and objectives for hazard studies; develop toxicological reports and draft protocols; conduct systematic reviews and synthesize diverse evidence streams; supervise and mentor junior/mid-level staff; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex scientific questions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities