Senior Regulatory Toxicologist — Remote & Policy Leadership

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington Ecology Department seeks a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist (Toxicologist 3) in the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program to lead toxicology policy, evaluate priority chemicals, and guide statewide toxics-reduction initiatives.

The role directs staff, collaborates with the Department of Health, and communicates complex findings to leadership and lawmakers, shaping rulemaking and program planning with a strong focus on best-available science.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• Toxicology & Public Health expertise to assess health impacts from exposures to chemicals.
• Regulatory and policy analysis of state and federal environmental laws and rules.
• Science policy support including bill analysis, testimony preparation, and strategy.
• Science communication to diverse audiences, including leaders and legislators.
• Technical leadership and work direction of staff and interagency partners.
• Hazard and risk framework development for identifying chemicals of concern.
• Research and scientific method application with evaluation of uncertainties.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level toxicological expertise and policy guidance for toxics-reduction initiatives.
• Lead the scientific framework for Safer Products for Washington by developing hazard criteria and directing research.
• Assign and review the technical work of toxicologists across agencies.
• Oversee toxicological assessments identifying exposure sources in consumer products.
• Represent Ecology in briefings, hearings, interagency meetings, and public forums.
• Analyze regulatory developments and emerging research to support policy decisions.
• Develop methodologies for evaluating chemical hazards and exposures.

Skills

Toxicology

Public Health

Regulatory Analysis

Science Communication

Leadership

Hazard & Risk Framework

Research Methods

Interagency Engagement

Job description

The State of Washington Ecology Department seeks a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist (Toxicologist 3) in the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program to lead toxicology policy, evaluate priority chemicals, and guide statewide toxics-reduction initiatives.

The role directs staff, collaborates with the Department of Health, and communicates complex findings to leadership and lawmakers, shaping rulemaking and program planning with a strong focus on best-available science.