Senior Toxicologist (Atlanta Client Site)

ICF; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks a Senior Toxicologist to join the SPHERE team and support environmental health work at the CDC and ATSDR. The role focuses on applying toxicology and risk assessment principles to evaluate health risks from hazardous chemicals and to support health assessments and data interpretation.

The position is full-time and onsite at the CDC Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, GA, with responsibilities including site visits and public meetings to provide technical assistance and robust public health

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in toxicology or related field with at least 2 years of environmental health toxicology experience.
• Master’s in toxicology, environmental science, or related field with at least 6 years of environmental health toxicology experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for Federal contract and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Willingness to travel for site visits, public meetings, or project needs.

Responsibilities

• Apply toxicology, risk assessment, clinical and occupational toxicology principles to assess public health impacts of hazardous chemicals.
• Assess metabolic pathway interactions of metals, solvents, radiation, pesticides, and other contaminants.
• Support analysis of toxicological and environmental data from hazardous waste sites.
• Evaluate data quality and relevance for QA/QC.
• Provide expert assessments and health impact recommendations for health consultations and site responses.

Skills

Dose-response analysis

Scientific writing

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in toxicology or related subject

Master’s degree in toxicology, environmental science, or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Toxicologist

Job Description:

ICF seeks a Senior Toxicologist to join our Survey, Policy, Health, Environment, Regulation, and Economics (SPHERE) team.

This position will support environmental health and toxicology at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), with a focus on applying toxicology and risk assessment principles to evaluate health risks from hazardous chemicals, analyzing metabolic interactions of various contaminants, and supporting the review of toxicological and environmental data from hazardous waste sites. The successful candidate will ensure data quality, provide expert assessments and recommendations on public health impacts, aid in the development of health assessments, and participate in site visits and public meetings to offer technical assistance.

This full-time position is for a candidate to be located on-site at the CDC’s Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, GA.

What you’ll do:

• Apply the principles of toxicology, risk assessment, clinical toxicology, occupational toxicology, and risk communication to assess the public health implications resulting from human exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Assess the metabolic pathway interactions of metals, solvents and vapors, radiation and radioactive materials, pesticides, and other organic contaminants.
• Support the analysis of toxicological/environmental data associated with hazardous waste sites.
• Evaluate toxicological/environmental data for quality assurance/quality control, completeness, and relevance.
• Provide expertise to assess site-specific public health impacts of identified hazardous substances and to develop appropriate responses for health consultations requested by Federal, state and local agencies, and the public.
• Provide technical assistance and appropriate recommendations regarding potential human health impacts resulting from exposure or potential exposure to hazardous substances.
• Assist with the development of public health assessments health assessments.
• Attend technical assistance site visits and public meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in toxicology, or related subject with at least 2 years of professional experience related to environmental health toxicology.
• OR Master’s degree in toxicology, environmental science, or related subject with at least 6 years of professional experience related to environmental health toxicology.
• Minimum 1 year experience evaluating potential human health effects from exposures at contaminated sites (e.g., Superfund, CERCLA, or RCRA sites) or other chemical-specific environmental exposures.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contract
• Ability to obtain Federal government security clearance
• Ability to travel for approved site visits, public meetings, or other project needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with CDC, ATSDR, EPA, other federal agencies, or related public health entities.
• Working knowledge of ATSDR public health assessment processes and exposure pathway terminology.
• Experience using ATSDR Toxicological Profiles and other authoritative sources to evaluate the health effects of hazardous substances, examining toxicological evidence and applying health guidelines such as ATSDR Minimal Risk Levels (MRLs) to understand potential adverse outcomes from environmental exposures.
• Experience translating toxicology evidence into site-specific public health conclusions, evaluating environmental and exposure data, identifying data gaps and uncertainties, assessing the significance of exposure pathways, and developing scientifically supported recommendations for public health assessments and health consultations.

Professional skills we are looking for:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented team member who can manage multiple priorities and produce accurate, timely, and defensible work products.
• Collaborative approach and ability to integrate input from multiple scientific disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong scientific writing, critical thinking, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex findings to clients, partner agencies, communities, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with dose-response analysis.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range

$67,355.00 - $114,503.00

Georgia Client Office (GA88)