Senior Toxicology Policy Lead - Remote & Flexible

Washington State Department of Ecology; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PERS retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist (Toxicologist 3) to lead toxics-reduction initiatives in the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program. You will shape statewide policies, guide toxicological leadership, and collaborate with the Department of Health and other partners to advance science-based regulatory actions.

The role involves directing staff toxicology work, evaluating emerging research, and communicating complex findings to leadership,

Qualifications

• Toxicology and public health knowledge to assess health impacts from priority chemicals.
• Review/state and federal laws, rules, policies for regulatory actions.
• Identify risk implications of proposed legislation and support hearings.
• Translate complex toxicology data into clear language for diverse audiences.
• Lead and coordinate scientific work across staff and interagency partners.
• Develop hazard- and exposure-based frameworks for chemical prioritization.
• Design or review scientific research and assess study quality and applicability.
• Represent program to Legislature and agencies, building consensus.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior toxicology expertise and policy guidance for toxics-reduction initiatives.
• Develop hazard criteria and direct research for statewide chemical prioritization.
• Review technical work of staff and ensure quality and consistency.
• Conduct hazard assessments identifying exposure sources in consumer products and advise regulatory options.
• Represent Ecology in briefings, hearings, interagency meetings, and public forums.
• Analyze regulatory developments and literature to inform strategy and bill analysis.
• Refine methodologies for evaluating hazards and exposures, adapt best practices.
• Provide toxicology support for action plans, testing, and program compliance.
• Advise on scientific considerations for long-term statewide strategies.
• Prepare presentations, workshops, and publish scientific findings.

Skills

Toxicology & Public Health Expertise

Regulatory & Policy Analysis

Science Policy Support

Science Communication

Technical Leadership

Hazard & Risk Framework Development

Research & Scientific Method

Interagency Engagement

Education

Major study in toxicology/related health sciences

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist (Toxicologist 3) to lead toxics-reduction initiatives in the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program. You will shape statewide policies, guide toxicological leadership, and collaborate with the Department of Health and other partners to advance science-based regulatory actions.

The role involves directing staff toxicology work, evaluating emerging research, and communicating complex findings to leadership,