Toxicologist

CAMRIS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMRIS is seeking a Toxicologist to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on applying toxicology principles to assess public health implications of hazardous chemical exposures and to support risk communication.

The position involves evaluating environmental data, QA/QC of toxicology datasets, and providing technical recommendations to federal, state, and local agencies. This is a forecasted vacancy contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in toxicology, environmental health, public health, health sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in public health, health sciences research, and/or program evaluation.
• Knowledge of toxicology, risk assessment, clinical toxicology, occupational toxicology, and risk communication.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating toxicological and environmental data, including data associated with hazardous waste sites.
• Ability to assess potential human health impacts and provide technical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Apply toxicology and risk assessment to public health implications of chemical exposure.
• Assess metabolic pathway interactions of metals, solvents, pesticides, and radiation.
• Support analysis of toxicological data from hazardous waste sites.
• Evaluate data for QA/QC, completeness, and relevance.
• Provide recommendations on health consultations for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Attend technical assistance site visits and public meetings.

Skills

Toxicology

Risk assessment

Public health

Environmental health

Health communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in toxicology / environmental health / public health

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Toxicologist to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. The CDC is at the front lines of public health threats to Americans and serves the American public who rely on accurate data, health guidance, and preventive measures. The CDC also serves healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, businesses, state and local health agencies, and global health partners that rely on CDC for data and guidance to scale improved health outcomes. CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

• This is a forecasted position, and it is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• 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 and petition health assessments.
• Attend technical assistance site visits and public meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in toxicology, environmental health, public health, health sciences, or a related scientific field.
• Experience working in public health, health sciences research, and/or program evaluation and performance measurement.
• Desired experience working with CDC, federal agencies, or related public health entities.
• Knowledge of toxicology, risk assessment, clinical toxicology, occupational toxicology, and risk communication principles.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating toxicological and environmental data, including data associated with hazardous waste sites.
• Ability to assess potential human health impacts resulting from exposure to hazardous substances and provide appropriate technical recommendations.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements, workplace hazards and conditions, and PPE and chemical requirements described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Demands

• Constantly conduct sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasionally conduct light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally push or pull less than 25 pounds.
• Occasionally use both hands.
• Occasionally stand or walk for more than 25 minutes.
• Constantly have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.

Physical Activities

• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions

• Occasionally work in low and/or high temperatures.
• Occasionally work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasionally work in hazardous conditions.
• Occasionally work in environments where no adverse environmental conditions are expected.

PPE and Chemical Requirements

• Occasionally wear PPE including but not limited to gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
• Occasionally wear a lab coat.
• Occasionally wear a clean room uniform.
• Occasionally wear disposable dust/surgical mask and respirators, such as a disposable respirator mask (N-95), half-face/full-face style, PAPR, SCUBA.
• Occasionally come in contact with chemicals, such as aerosols, biological inhalants, plastics, inorganic dust and powders, etc.

CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law. CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.