Sr. Associate,Toxicology

SC Johnson; Racine (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Job summary

SC Johnson is seeking a Human Health Toxicology lead to shape the strategy across product development, ensuring safety and regulatory confidence. You will guide technical teams and influence decisions that support innovative consumer solutions.

The role requires applying toxicology expertise to complex risk assessments, coordinating with RD&E, marketing, Legal, Public Relations and government relations to drive global product launches.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong familiarity with GLP, GCP and OECD requirements.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (EPA FIFRA, FDA, CPSC, EU BPR).

Responsibilities

• Review human safety of formulas, consumer placements and finished goods.
• Monitor in vivo, in vitro and clinical studies per regulations and policy.
• Document decisions per internal processes and industry standards.
• Communicate success criteria and findings to teams and global partners.
• Develop risk assessments using study data and literature for product approval.
• Collaborate with innovation teams on risk profiles for new concepts.
• Support substantiation of health safety-related claims.
• Translate complex science for upper management during issues or PR events.
• Participate in industry discussions and task forces as assigned.
• Support consumer resource center during emergencies or complaints.
• Refine and maintain departmental processes and procedures.
• Leverage AI to advance Human Health Risk Assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Human Health Toxicology

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.
The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Make a Meaningful Impact in Human Health Toxicology

Are you passionate about applying toxicological science to real-world innovation? In this role, you’ll lead and guide technical teams in shaping the human health toxicology strategy across a diverse portfolio of product development initiatives. Your expertise will directly influence product safety and regulatory confidence, enabling the business to move forward with cutting-edge solutions.

As a key contributor, you’ll:

• Conduct human health risk assessments using advanced computational models and data-driven approaches.
• Design, oversee, and interpret laboratory studies to generate critical toxicological data.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends and issues in human toxicity that could impact product safety or regulatory landscapes.
• Evaluate scientific literature to inform risk assessments and support decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation while ensuring consumer safety-making a tangible difference in both science and business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct human safety reviews of experimental product formulas, consumer placements and marketable finished goods.
• Monitor in vivo, in vitro and/or human clinical studies as required by regulations and/or company policy
• Accountable for documenting decisions in an appropriate manner consistent with internal processes and/or industry standards
• Communicating project success criteria, key findings and decisions to project teams and international counterparts for transparent global product launches
• Utilizing study-related information, relevant published literature, and current exposure models to develop human health risk assessments for final determination of product approval
• Engaging innovation teams to understand risk profiles for non-traditional product concepts
• Supporting and executing substantiation for human health safety-related claim
• Distilling scientific and complex subject matter into upper management communications during issue management or public relations scenarios
• Participating in governmental discussions, trade associations and/or industry task force as assigned
• Supporting the consumer resource center during emergency response or consumer complaint situations
• Refining and maintaining current departmental processes and procedures
• Utilizing AI technology strategically and efficiently to advance Human Health Risk Assessments.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Degree in Human Health Toxicology with 2+ years of experience in Human Health risk assessment or an Advanced degree in Human Health Toxicology (or related field)
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience with consumer product-related Human Health toxicology issues and knowledge in the area of Human Health risk assessments associated with pesticide products, Home Cleaning products, Air Care products, Food Contact products, Cosmetic and/or Personal Care products
• Experience with critical evaluation and study coordination of Human Health toxicological and/or exposure studies
• Familiarity with international chemical and consumer product regulations including, but not limited to, CPSC, EPA FIFRA, US FDA, and/or EU BPR regulations and experience with global government authorities
• The desire to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, including RD&E, marketing, Legal, public relations and government relations departments
• Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and OECD requirements
• Experience with representation on industry task forces or working groups is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills
• Teamwork – Ability to work effectively with internal and external cross-functional team members in a cooperative, co-located and/or virtual environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time, Monday-Friday with expectation to be available for calls & meetings across time zones
• Business travel as necessary (Minimal)
• This role is eligible for domestic relocation
• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

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