Human Health Toxicologist (Ph.D. or M.S.)

Exponentis 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.

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science engineering and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer healthier more sustainable world. For over five decades weve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrows 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 youll 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

We are currently seeking a Human Health Toxicologist for our Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice to be based in our Washington DC office. 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.

• Conducting literature reviews and reading and summarizing scientific literature and study reports
• Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff (industrial pesticide/agricultural consumer food and veterinary medicine products)
• Authoring waiver submissions and position papers
• Placing and monitoring toxicology studies at contract research organizations
• Contributing to the development of complex technical reports
• Organizing project-related materials
• Interacting with clients and regulators in-person via email and by phone
• Participating in client and regulator meetings

• Ph.D. in Toxicology Pharmacology or a related discipline; Masters degree with relevant experience will also be considered
• Background or training in human health toxicology or risk assessment
• Excellent verbal communication skills with an expectation that you can lead presentations to internal colleagues clients and/or regulators
• Strong writing and editing skills are required with an expectation of being able to independently prepare technical documents that will be placed under external review
• Excellent project management skills
• Sound scientific principles flexibility and willingness to learn
• 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.

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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.

At Exponent we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of our offices you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative dynamic multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients visit inspection sites attend conferences and make time for priorities outside of work too. It is this flexible agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponents total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level total compensation includes base salary bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.