Toxicologist-E, Toxicology Assessment Section
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Lansing, IL - USA
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Job Summary
- Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities services and programs that promote a healthy safe and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity respect and fairness. For more information please visit our MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.
This position evaluates environmental data collected sites of chemical contamination. The toxicologist works in cooperation with other federal state and local health and regulatory agencies. The person in this position interacts with the public local officials and legislators via meetings telephone conversations emails and on-site visits responding to community health concerns and providing information to protect public health. The person in this position is responsible for evaluating environmental demographic and health outcome data from chemically contaminated sites determining whether a public health hazard exists and documenting the findings in Health Consultations Public Health Assessment or other reports. This position is funded by general funds or federal grant funds.
Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job SpecificationTo be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a cover letter.
- If applicable attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based internet or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date and the registrars signature.
- Required Education and Experience
- EducationPossession of a masters degree in toxicology.ExperienceToxicologist 10No specific type or amount is required.Toxicologist P11Two years of professional experience in assessing and controlling the impact of toxic substances on human health and the environment equivalent to a Toxicologist including one year equivalent to a Toxicologist 10.
- Alternate Education and Experience
Toxicologist 10
Possession of a masters degree in a physical biological or environmental science with 10 semester (15 term) credits in one or more of the following subject areas: toxicology human or environmental risk assessment pharmacology pathology environmental stress mechanisms or modes of chemical action on living organisms; and an additional 10 semester credits (15 term) in any combination of the following: molecular biology biochemistry chemistry anatomy epidemiology industrial hygiene zoology ecology biology limnology environmental science soil science physiology histology statistics and chemical fate and transport.
Toxicologist P11
Possession of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in toxicology; or a PhD in a physical biological or environmental science with 10 semester (15 term) credits in a one or more subject areas including toxicology human or environmental risk assessment pharmacology pathology environmental stress
mechanisms or modes of chemical action on living organisms; and an additional 10 semester credits (15 term) in any combination of the following: molecular biology biochemistry chemistry anatomy epidemiology industrial hygiene zoology ecology biology limnology environmental science soil science physiology histology statistics and chemical fate and transport.- Additional Requirements and Information
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand Ave Lansing MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense including:
- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
- A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
- Suitable lighting furniture and utilities.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment:this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Accommodations
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