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Texas Department of State Health Services · 1 week ago

Toxicologist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,425.33/mo - $7,155.75/mo

The Texas Department of State Health Services is committed to public health and is seeking a Toxicologist to perform complex toxicological health risk evaluations. This role involves conducting investigations, analyzing data, and disseminating results to the public and media, as well as serving as a toxicological expert for the department.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs toxicological and exposure investigations, conducts complex toxicological and public health risk assessments of potential adverse health effects resulting from human exposure to toxic substances and harmful physical agents that include the analysis and interpretation of toxicological and environmental data. Produces and reviews written reports and presentations to the public and media, which may include legally defensible expert testimony regarding public health toxicology investigations, studies, and issues. (55%)

Works with the Branch Director, the Health Assessment and Toxicology program supervisor, and other staff to ensure that the legislative mandates set forth in Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 427 are met. This includes identifying, managing, preventing, and reducing health problems associated with environmental contamination. This position also serves as the Vice-Chair for the legislatively-mandated Toxic Substances Coordinating Committee (TSCC) a committee established under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 503 and composed of representatives from the multiple state agencies. (15%)

Provides toxicological consultations to other program staff and the public pertaining to health effects of environmental exposures and other environmental and public health issues. (15%)

Assists in conducting epidemiological studies and serves as an expert on toxicological matters for such studies. (10%)

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)

Qualification

ToxicologyHealth risk assessmentStatistical softwareEnvironmental healthData visualizationData managementPublic health experienceCommunication skills

Required

Graduate degree in epidemiology, environmental health, toxicology or related field is required

Experience reviewing and analyzing environmental, toxicological or health outcomes data using statistical or mapping software

Experience interpreting data, and designing and conducting environmental, epidemiologic, or toxicologic studies/investigations

Experience in writing or reviewing technical and scientific reports and publications

Preferred

Work experience in the field of public health, environmental health, toxicology, epidemiology at local, state or federal level is preferred but not required

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

Company

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services focuses on public health to promote and protect the health of Texans & their communities.

Founded in 2015

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/

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