Inhalation Toxicologist

Battelle Memorial Institute; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Battelle is seeking an Inhalation Toxicologist (Biochemist III) to join its Life Sciences Research Team in Columbus, OH. The role involves overseeing inhalation toxicology studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supervising team members. Candidates should have a strong background in life sciences and the ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work options

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about GLP regulations.
• Ability to maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Study Director for inhalation toxicology studies.
• Design studies and manage resources to ensure protocol compliance.
• Author and review toxicology study reports.

Skills

PhD in life sciences

In-vivo design

Environmental toxicology

Effective communication

Education

PhD degree in life sciences discipline

Master’s degree with 2-5+ years experience

Bachelor's degree with 5-8+ years experience

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Inhalation Toxicologist (Biochemist III). This position is located in Columbus, OH. As an Inhalation Toxicologist in our Life Sciences Research (LSR) Team, you will play a crucial role as a study director within the organization and has oversight of the scientific elements of projects to ensure successful implementation and/or study completion of inhalation toxicology studies. This position analyzes and reports results for publication and/or to sponsor, provides scientific instruction to other members of the project team, and collaborates with other senior members of the staff on projects/research. This position may also be responsible for the supervision, oversight, scheduling, training, and mentoring of individuals within Battelle’s Life Science Research Center. Individuals filling this position must be and remain knowledgeable of emerging trends and may contribute to and influence best practices within the discipline.

By ensuring the highest standards of scientific integrity, you will contribute to our efforts to identify potentially hazardous substances and evaluate their effects on human health. The technical report writer and study director will support scientific research that safeguards public health, aligning with Battelle’s mission to apply science and technology to solve complex global challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Study Director for Inhalation Toxicology studies with focus on public health research while adhering to the NIEHS Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) Study Specifications and compliance with GLP and study protocol specifications.
• Serves as Study Director for inhalation and chemistry prestart characterization in coordination with other Inhalation and Chemist technical leads.
• Interfaces directly with NIEHS and other government client's scientific staff as appropriate.
• Partners with Business Development, Project Management, and Proposals to ensure successful client engagement, proposal development, study execution, and deliverables upon study completion.
• Designs inhalation toxicology studies in collaboration with NIEHS-DTT and Battelle inhalation scientists and engineers.
• Reviews and interprets toxicology data and authors toxicology study reports.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of toxicological research via multiple exposure routes.
• Participates in proposal generation and performs scientific/technical review of proposals.
• Identifies and incorporates exceptions to GLP conduct into GLP study protocols as applicable (e.g., systems/processes that are not validated).
• Reviews and approves Provantis protocols for study setups.
• Participates in all required training.
• Follows FDA GLP and other appropriate regulatory (e.g., OECD, ICH) requirements to ensure all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated findings, are accurately recorded and verified.
• Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following SOP's, GLP regulations, and study protocols.
• Reviews SOP's associated with study conduct and incorporates language into the protocol describing procedures or processes when necessary.
• Authors, updates, and/or reviews area-specific SOP's, ensuring that SOP's reflect current practices.
• Manages studies within time and budget constraints.
• Oversees the building of new capabilities to bring in new technologies and services.
• Within defined policies and procedures, provides resolution to complex scientific problems within a specified program.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Key Qualifications

• PhD degree in life sciences discipline or Master’s degree with 2- 5+ years prior experience or Bachelor's degree with 5- 8+ years prior experience.
• Expertise in in-vivo design, execution, interpretation of environmental toxicology research studies for government clients.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Prior presentation experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology certified OR DABT eligible - if not already certified, candidate will be required to become board certified within five years of hire date.
• Demonstrated competency in regulated environment including prior experience working in a GLP or similarly regulated environment.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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