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TRC Companies, Inc. · 6 hours ago

PhD Principal Toxicologist

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

TRC Companies, Inc. is a leader in toxicology and risk assessment, seeking a PhD Principal Toxicologist to engage with intellectually curious scientists in providing data-driven solutions. The role involves evaluating scientific literature, performing exposure assessments, and serving as an expert in toxic tort litigation.

ConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Critically evaluate published scientific papers and reports in the environmental sciences, industrial hygiene, toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational medicine fields

Perform qualitative and quantitative exposure and risk assessments for a variety of chemicals

Serve as a testifying expert in toxic tort litigation

Evaluate and retain information from legal documents, including deposition and trial testimony

Lead the production of technical work products, presentations, and proposals

Interact with clients on projects, both in-person and electronically

Conduct research that may be presented at scientific conferences or submitted to scientific journals

Candidate needs a high level of self-initiative

Qualification

Risk AssessmentToxicologyEpidemiologyDABT certificationExposure AssessmentIndustrial HygieneEnvironmental EngineeringBiostatisticsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-motivatedDetail-orientedTime ManagementTeamwork

Required

Practical experience in the application of risk assessment

DABT certification (toxicologist) or 5+ years of experience in epidemiology

Record of publishing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to toxicology, pharmacology, epidemiology, or environmental science

MS or Doctoral degree in toxicology, pharmacology, epidemiology, (or related field), who has had some classroom experience of the following disciplines: Risk Assessment classes, Exposure Assessment, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology (several courses), Epidemiology, Environmental Engineering, Biostatistics

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to work in a position with a heavy emphasis on both technical and lay writing

Must be self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management

Aptitude for multi-tasking among various projects with competing and dynamic deadlines

Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Current and future U.S. work authorization is required

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.

Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).

All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.