Overview

Gradient, a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated and resourceful Mid-Level Toxicologist/Risk Assessor to apply knowledge of toxicology to science-based risk evaluations related to human and environmental risk. You will have the opportunity to join our growing practice from Crofton, MD supporting our Boston, MA operations. The opportunity to work fully remote from your home-office may be available at the discretion of the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Critically evaluate animal and in vitro toxicological data and results to assess potential for human health risks from exposure to chemicals in the environment and consumer products.
Perform various analyses in support of toxicology projects, including tabulation of toxicology study data and evaluation of results, for reports, systematic reviews, and hazard assessments.
Conduct literature searches and critically review and evaluate toxicology studies for strengths and weaknesses regarding study quality, relevance, and reliability for use in human health risk assessment.
Project work related to toxicology may include systematic reviews, hazard assessments, occupational health and safety assessments, litigation support, regulatory comment, product safety assessments, and site-specific human health risk assessments.
Assist in the preparation of deliverables (reports, manuscripts, memoranda, presentations, project proposals, agency comments).
Opportunities to manage small- to medium-sized projects.

Education and Licensure

Bachelor's or Master's degree in toxicology or related sciences. (required)
Ph.D. in toxicology or related field. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

At least 7 years (8+ preferred) related to toxicology; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Exceptional written and oral communication skills. (required)
Scientific writing experience in the form of first-author peer-reviewed publications related to the field of toxicology, as well as experience presenting data at scientific conferences. (required)
Hands-on laboratory background and experience in chronic in vivo toxicity assays, and/or molecular/mechanistic toxicology or related sciences, including conducting in vivo (animal) and/or in vitro (e.g., cell culture) experiments and data collection, analysis, and reporting/synthesis of results. (required)
Knowledge of exposure and dose-response modeling methods and tools (e.g., benchmark dose [BMD] modeling, physiologically based pharmacokinetic [PBPK] modeling). (valuable)
Knowledge of food additive, consumer or medical product, pharmaceutical, pesticide, chemical, occupational, or environmental regulations, air modeling, and other exposure assessment techniques. (valuable)
Background in conducting or contributing to systematic reviews. (valuable)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $107,160 /year / Maximum Salary: $172,530 /year (Maryland)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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