PhD Principal Toxicologist

Overview

Conduct toxicology risk assessments, expert testimony, and publish scientific findings.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• research
• technical deliverables
• client interaction
• literature review
• expert testimony

Tasks

-Perform qualitative and quantitative exposure and risk assessments for a variety of chemicals -Conduct research that may be presented at scientific conferences or submitted to scientific journals -Lead the production of technical work products, presentations, and proposals -Interact with clients on projects, both in-person and electronically -Critically evaluate published scientific papers and reports in the environmental sciences, industrial hygiene, toxicology, epidemiology, and occupational medicine fields -Evaluate and retain information from legal documents, including deposition and trial testimony -Serve as a testifying expert in toxic tort litigation

Requirements

• phd
• dabt
• toxicology
• risk assessment
• publications
• communication

What You Bring

-Must be self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management -Current and future U.S. work authorization is required -Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a desire to work in a position with a heavy emphasis on both technical and lay writing -Toxicology (several courses) -Practical experience in the application of risk assessment -MS or Doctoral degree in toxicology, pharmacology, epidemiology, (or related field), who has had some classroom experience of the following disciplines: -Aptitude for multi-tasking among various projects with competing and dynamic deadlines -Record of publishing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to toxicology, pharmacology, epidemiology, or environmental science -Ability to work well independently and in a team environment -DABT certification (toxicologist) or 5+ years of experience in epidemiology

Benefits

-All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. -Exposure Assessment -TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence. -These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees. -Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). -401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. -Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

About Trc Companies, Inc.

-A global consulting, engineering and construction‑management firm. -Specializes in environmental engineering, geotechnical work, pipeline, power utilities, water, transportation and government projects. -Balancing public and private sector work, it blends field services with digital and inspection technologies. -Typical projects include coastal resilience upgrades, substation modernization, brownfield redevelopment, pipeline/installations and transportation infrastructure. -Implements high‑visibility, multi‑year programs—from power‑grid upgrades to aquatic centers and submarine cables. -Unusual for its breadth: a NASA satellite‑data early adopter and provider of intelligent‑grid and field‑inspection services.

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