Public Health Toxicologist (Ph.D.) Public Health Toxicologist (Ph.D.) Exponent In-person · Aust

Exponent
is 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, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's 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, you’ll 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
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Public Health Toxicologist (Senior Scientist) for our Health Sciences Practice. In this role you will work as part of a team focusing on projects related to complex human and environmental risk assessments, public health, product stewardship and sustainability, and environmental and consumer product regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate for this position should be open to collaboration on multidisciplinary work and developing and expanding new areas of expertise.

• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems
• Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff
• Reviewing, summarizing, and interpreting scientific literature, regulatory standards, guidance documents, and legal case materials
• Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
• Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participation in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
• Working cooperatively on projects with members of the Health Sciences team and interdisciplinary groups across other Exponent practices, as appropriate

Required skills and qualifications:

• Strong background in Human Health Toxicology and/or Risk Assessment
• Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences, Toxicology, Public Health, or related discipline
• Atleast one year of consulting experiences in the sciences
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and 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
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new areas of expertise
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Perferred skills and qualifications:

• Interest in obtaining Certified industrial hygienist (CIH), Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT), or related certifications
• Understanding of human health risk from exposure to chemical agents (e.g., metals, PFAS, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds)
• Understanding of exposure and/or epidemiologic studies
• Understanding of federal, state, and international laws, rules, and regulations for chemicals of concern in consumer products (e.g., California Proposition 65, PFAS regulations, REACH or TSCA)
• Consulting experience in the health sciences space

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Attracting, 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 belonging. In 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.

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