Senior Ecotoxicologist & Environmental Risk Leader - Remote

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ToxStrategies, a BlueRidge Life Sciences Company, seeks a principal ecotoxicologist to lead ecological risk assessments and client-focused projects in health and exposure sciences. The role combines technical leadership with business development and mentoring of junior staff.

The position may be on-site in Asheville, NC or remote, with opportunities for collaboration across global clients and regulatory frameworks. SETAC North America meetings may be used for interviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in ecotoxicology or environmental toxicology outside of the degree program.
• Experience managing early career technical staff as a direct supervisor.
• Experience mentoring junior staff without formal authority.
• Recognized subject matter expert in ecotoxicology, ecological risk assessment or environmental impacts.
• Data analysis and proficiency in using statistical software or programming tools (e.g., R, Excel, SAS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical writing, reporting, and presentations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Ecotoxicology assessments: conduct ecotoxicological evaluations to assess the impact of chemicals on ecosystems, wildlife, and non-target organisms in various environments (e.g., aquatic, terrestrial).
• Data analysis and modeling: analyze and synthesize technical information and data using statistical methods, modeling, and software tools to assess and predict environmental risk.
• Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries, such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, manufacturing, and government agencies.
• Directly engage with clients to develop strategic scopes of work for addressing environmental and ecological risk challenges and present project team’s findings.
• Provide scientific support for clients navigating global regulatory frameworks and risk assessment processes related to chemical exposures, and environmental and ecological impacts.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships. Supervise and mentor early career ecotoxicologists and environmental scientists.
• Develop and maintain professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participation in technical conferences and activities of professional societies

Skills

Ecotoxicology

Ecological risk assessment

Data analysis

Statistical software

Communication

Project management

Business development

Education

MS in Ecotoxicology, Freshwater Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Applied Ecology, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences, Environmental Engineering or related field

PhD in a relevant degree program

Tools

R

SAS

Excel

Job description

ToxStrategies, a BlueRidge Life Sciences Company, seeks a principal ecotoxicologist to lead ecological risk assessments and client-focused projects in health and exposure sciences. The role combines technical leadership with business development and mentoring of junior staff.

The position may be on-site in Asheville, NC or remote, with opportunities for collaboration across global clients and regulatory frameworks. SETAC North America meetings may be used for interviews.