Senior Toxicologist

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Toxicologist for a fully remote role. You will design, conduct, and interpret advanced toxicology studies while ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to product safety decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing regulatory submissions, providing cross-functional scientific guidance, and overseeing external CROs. Candidates should have a PhD in Toxicology or related life science, 6+ years of experience, and strong communication skills for remote

Qualifications

• PhD in Toxicology or related life science field.
• 6+ years of progressive toxicology experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines (OECD, EPA, FDA).
• Experience designing/executing diverse toxicology studies.
• Excellent scientific writing and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and interpret toxicology studies (acute, subchronic, chronic, genotoxicity, reproductive).
• Assess hazards/risks of chemicals and formulations.
• Prepare study reports, regulatory submissions, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert toxicology consultation to internal teams (R&D, regulatory, product).
• Stay current with methodologies, guidelines, and literature.
• Manage CROs for outsourced studies.

Skills

Scientific writing

Data interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Remote collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

PhD in Toxicology or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Toxicologist to join their expanding research and safety assessment team. This position will be fully remote, offering flexibility to contribute to critical safety evaluations from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing and executing toxicological studies, interpreting data, and assessing the safety profiles of new products and chemicals. The role requires a deep understanding of toxicological principles and regulatory guidelines, combined with strong analytical and communication skills to contribute to informed decision-making regarding product safety and development. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in a remote setting and make significant contributions to ensuring product safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and interpret comprehensive toxicology studies (e.g., acute, subchronic, chronic, genotoxicity, reproductive toxicology).
• Assess the potential hazards and risks associated with chemical substances and product formulations.
• Prepare high-quality study reports, regulatory submissions, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert toxicological consultation to internal stakeholders, including R&D, regulatory affairs, and product development teams.
• Stay current with evolving toxicological methodologies, regulatory requirements, and scientific literature.
• Manage external contract research organizations (CROs) for outsourced toxicology studies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in toxicology, preferably within the pharmaceutical, chemical, or consumer product industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., OECD, EPA, FDA).
• Proven experience in designing and executing various types of toxicology studies.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to critically evaluate data and provide sound scientific judgment on safety issues.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Fully remote work environment, providing exceptional work-life balance.
• Support for professional development, including attending scientific meetings and continuing education.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful safety assessment projects.