Toxicology Senior Associate

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Parental Leave

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Toxicology Senior Associate to support federal public health and environmental health programs focused on assessing human health impacts from hazardous substances. The role applies toxicology, exposure assessment, risk assessment, and statistical analysis to develop defensible findings and recommendations.

The position involves analyzing data with R, developing PHAs/health consultations, QA/QC, and communicating results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in toxicology, environmental health, exposure science, chemistry, biology, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional toxicology or health risk assessment experience.
• Must be able to obtain Federal Public Trust clearance.
• Experience applying toxicological or environmental health principles to chemical or hazardous-substance exposure assessments.
• Experience analyzing toxicological, environmental, exposure, or human health data.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, hazardous waste sites, exposure pathways, and human health risk assessment.
• Experience using R or comparable statistical software for analysis.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
• Ability to independently execute complex analyses and deliverables with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of toxicology, clinical and occupational toxicology, dose-response and exposure assessment, risk characterization, and risk communication to evaluate public health impacts of hazardous substance exposures.
• Analyze toxicological and environmental data at hazardous waste sites (metals, solvents, pesticides, organic contaminants, radiation).
• Develop and support Public Health Assessments (PHAs), health consultations, and related environmental health assessments.
• Evaluate data for QA/QC, quality, completeness, and relevance.
• Analyze data using R or similar software and develop statistical training for staff.
• Abstract and synthesize information from PHAs to support prioritization activities.
• Develop technical documentation and synthesize information for chemical emergencies and HAZMAT responses.
• Provide technical recommendations on human exposure to hazardous substances.
• Support site visits and public meetings; communicate findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality scientific reports, analyses, briefings, and client deliverables.

Skills

Toxicology

Risk assessment

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in toxicology/related field

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Toxicology Senior Associate to support federal public health and environmental health programs focused on assessing human health impacts associated with exposure to hazardous substances. The Senior Associate will apply expertise in toxicology, exposure and risk assessment, and statistical analysis to develop scientifically defensible findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities include:

• Apply principles of toxicology, clinical and occupational toxicology, dose-response and exposure assessment, risk characterization, and risk communication to evaluate the potential public health impacts of hazardous substance exposures.
• Analyze toxicological and environmental data associated with hazardous waste sites, including metals, solvents, pesticides, organic contaminants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
• Develop and support Public Health Assessments (PHAs), health consultations, and related environmental health assessments.
• Evaluate scientific and environmental data for quality, completeness, relevance, and appropriate QA/QC.
• Analyze environmental and public health data using R or comparable statistical software and develop statistical training for technical staff.
• Abstract and synthesize information from PHAs and other scientific documents to support environmental health data and substance-prioritization activities.
• Develop technical documentation and rapidly synthesize scientific information supporting chemical emergency and HAZMAT response.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding actual or potential human exposure to hazardous substances.
• Support technical site visits and public meetings and communicate scientific findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality scientific reports, analyses, briefings, and other client deliverables.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s degree in toxicology, environmental health, exposure science, chemistry, biology, or related field.
• THREE (3) or more years of professional experience in toxicology, human health risk assessment, or a related field, including experience evaluating potential human health impacts associated with hazardous substance exposures.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust; Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred.
• Experience applying toxicological or environmental health principles to chemical or hazardous-substance exposure assessments.
• Experience analyzing toxicological, environmental, exposure, or human health data.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, hazardous waste sites, exposure pathways, and human health risk assessment.
• Experience using R or comparable statistical software for scientific or environmental data analysis.
• Strong scientific research, analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently execute complex analyses and deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Doctorate degree in toxicology, exposure science, chemistry, biology, or related field.
• Experience supporting CDC, ATSDR, EPA, or another federal public health or environmental health agency.
• Experience developing or supporting Public Health Assessments (PHAs) or health consultations.
• Experience with hazardous-site assessments, CERCLA-related activities, or environmental exposure investigations.
• Experience developing and delivering R or statistical training.
• Experience supporting chemical emergency response or HAZMAT activities.
• Experience participating in technical site visits, public meetings, or engagements with federal, state, and local agencies.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account
• Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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