Toxicologist

SEA - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Senior

Columbus, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position involves performing forensic toxicology investigations and analysis on a diverse array of matters, including those involving PFOS, PFAS, and other contaminants. Responsibilities include source identification of various pollutants such as PCBs, PAHs, PFASs, organic and inorganic pesticides, heavy metals, and metalloids. The role requires determining the timing, sources, and mechanisms of contaminant releases and identifying other potential sources of contamination. Additionally, the candidate will conduct toxicology analysis on cases involving PFOS, PFAS, and various chemical and biological exposures, perform in-depth pathway/network analysis on data derived from toxicology and other studies, and engage in extensive document review, analysis, and interpretation. The position also entails conducting unbiased investigations for various clients, providing technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, supporting conclusions with appropriate testimony in legal proceedings, delivering professional presentations, developing client relationships, and promoting oneself to client groups. Continuous professional and technical knowledge maintenance is expected through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic toxicology investigations and analysis on a diverse array of matters, including those involving PFOS, PFAS and other contaminants
• Source identification of PCBs, PAHs, PFASs, organic and inorganic pesticides, heavy metals, and metalloids
• Determine the timing, sources, and mechanisms of contaminant releases and identify other potential sources of contamination
• Conduct toxicology analysis on cases involving PFOS, PFAS and various chemical and biological exposures
• Perform in depth pathway/network analysis on data derived from toxicology and other studies
• Extensive document review, analysis and interpretation
• Conduct unbiased investigations for various clients
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in written reports
• Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legal proceedings
• Deliver professional presentations, develop client relationships and promote self to client groups
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.P.H. in Public Health, Epidemiology, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field is required
• Minimum of seven years of post-academic experience, specifically evaluating PFAS and PFOS in water
• Knowledge, training, or education in mathematics, epidemiology, chemistry, biostatistics, and/or risk assessment is preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Experience interacting with pharmaceutical regulatory agencies is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
• Strong commitment to professional development
• Strong writing and public speaking skills

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge, training, or education in mathematics, epidemiology, chemistry, biostatistics, and/or risk assessment is preferred
• Experience interacting with pharmaceutical regulatory agencies is a plus

Benefits

• Two medical plan options
• Company-funded HSA
• Wellness program where associates can earn gift card dollars
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement above the federal rate
• Car allowance for business development professionals
• Parental leave policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Extensive forensic training
• Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
• Company-funded professional development
• Performance bonus program