Cognizance Technologies · 5 hours ago
Senior Scientist Toxicology
United States
Part-time
Remote
Senior LevelCognizance Technologies is seeking a Senior Scientist in Toxicology to provide expertise in the systematic review of literature related to dietary ingredient safety. The role involves evaluating research publications, extracting data, and producing summary reports while collaborating with toxicologists and adhering to established criteria.
DevOpsFraud DetectionHealth CareInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Conduct a kick-off meeting to provide specific milestones for each task, roles and responsibilities, and timeframes/deadlines
Assist in preliminary assessments of potential size and scope of available research literature for dietary ingredients of interest including a characterization of the quantity and quality of available literature
Assess what is already known about a dietary ingredient and related safety question by using systematic review methods to search and critically appraise existing research
Produce a review report summarizing all findings
Complete training on the application of selection criteria
Apply the selection criteria to abstracts in the initial database hits
Evaluate abstracts selected to determine if the publication will be evaluated in full text review
Ensure each abstract is reviewed by two toxicologists
Complete training on extraction of key data elements
Extract predetermined key data elements from the full text of publications included after application of selection criteria
Complete training on the application of risk of bias questions
Evaluate full text publications included after application of selection for internal validity and risk of bias using the predetermined questions
Provide a draft report at the end of each phase for each deliverable
Participate in periodic meetings/conference calls at least every other week with the COR, the technical project lead, and other contractors to discuss status of deliverables and any issues which may arise
Implements scientific projects
Develops requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion in the subject matter area of interest
Assists senior level consultants with analysis and evaluation and with the preparation of recommendations for system improvements, optimization, and development and/or maintenance efforts
Qualification
Required
Clearance: Public Trust REQUIRED
Advanced expertise in toxicology and systematic review methodologies
Proficiency in applying selection criteria, extracting complex data elements, and assessing risk of bias
Experience with systematic review tools (e.g., Covidence or Hawk)
Ability to prepare high-quality review reports and summaries
Strong knowledge of PECO-based inclusion/exclusion criteria and risk-of-bias evaluation
MD or Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, engineering, microbiology, pharmaceutics, physics, statistics, botanicals, or a related field (e.g., biopharmaceutical manufacturing, quality analytics, biotechnology research & development, or another relevant research area)
Preferred
Familiarity with dietary ingredient safety assessments
Experience collaborating with certified toxicologists (DABTs)
Strong written communication for regulatory or scientific audiences
Detail-oriented approach to quality control and meeting deadlines
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Cognizance Technologies
Cognizance Technologies is a health IT company that focuses on infrastructure, DevOps, fraud prevention, system engineering & PMO services.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mehul Shah
CEO
Konstantin Trapaidze
CTO/CIO
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