Toxicologist develops and coordinates regulatory programs for consumer products. Conducts research on toxic effects of consumer products and ingredients on laboratory animals for manufacturers of consumer products. Being a Toxicologist may require a Ph. D in toxicology or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Additionally, Toxicologist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project manager or director. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Title: Toxicologist
$53,955.20 - $86,424 / Posted Thru: 4-21-24
Location: Remote/Virtual - Must Live in Michigan
Subject to Change Based on State of Michigan Requirements
Purpose: The person in this position is a toxicologist that is responsible for evaluating environmental data collected at sites of chemical contamination. The toxicologist works in cooperation with other federal, state, and local health and regulatory agencies. The person in this position interacts with the public, local officials, and legislators via meetings, telephone conversations, emails, and field visits, responding to community health concerns and providing information to protect public health. The person in this position is responsible for evaluating environmental, demographic, and health outcome data from chemically contaminated sites, determining whether a public health hazard exists, and documenting the findings in Health Consultations, Public Health Assessments, or other reports. This position is funded by general funds or federal grant funds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duty 1:
Conduct public health assessments of contaminated sites in accordance with accepted risk assessment protocols and federal Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR) guidance. Evaluate environmental and health outcome data from sites of chemical contamination and provide recommendations protective of public health. Document data and recommendations in Health Consultation, Public Health Assessments, or other reports.
More information on . Health Assessments authored by the Toxicology and Assessment Section may be found here: .
Duty 2:
Communicate technical information on projects to the interested public.
Duty 3:
Maintain/expand knowledge of developments in the area of environmental toxicology, epidemiology, and risk communication.
Duty 4:
All other duties as assigned to support the Unit, Section, Division, and Bureau.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: Possession of a master's degree in toxicology or possession of a master's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science with 10 semester (15 term) credits in one or more of the following subject areas: toxicology, human or environmental risk assessment, pharmacology, pathology, environmental stress, mechanisms or modes of chemical action on living organisms; and an additional 10 semester credits (15 term) in any combination of the following: molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, anatomy, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, zoology, ecology, biology, limnology, environmental science, soil science, physiology, histology, statistics, and chemical fate and transport.
Experience: No experience required. Preferred: Two (2) years of experience required for assessing and controlling the impact of toxic substances on human health and environment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Important Skills and Characteristics:
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Standard office environment and physical requirements typical of an office position. The only physical effort required in this position would be the carrying of a mercury vapor analyzer machine, less than 10 pounds in weight, if the toxicologist attends to a mercury spill event. The employee may attend one of these calls several times per year. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant and noxious fumes and odors when conducting site visits. These sites are usually outside, and the employee would be exposed to local weather conditions. Site visits may occur up to two to three times a month. Requires valid vehicle operator's license and may include occasional travel within the State, including overnights. Less occasionally, travel may be required outside the State.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.
IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position supports activities that are important functions of the Division of Environmental Health. The results of these activities will help assure that Michigan communities are protected from the hazards of vapor intrusion, non-biological substances in groundwater, and other chemical hazards in the environment. This position will provide support to key professional staff with duties related to this activity and will support other similar activities within DHHS. This position interacts with the public, local health departments and other State of Michigan agencies via meetings, telephone conversations, and field visits.
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
Contact Person/Group |
Frequency |
Purpose |
Unit Manager |
Daily to weekly |
Position Oversight. Communicate on assigned projects and standard procedures. |
Toxicology and Assessment Section Manager |
Daily to weekly |
Communicate on assigned projects and standard procedures. |
DEH professional staff |
Daily |
Communicate on shared projects and standard procedures. |
Other state, federal, and local agencies |
As needed |
Project Collaboration. |
Communities; public |
As needed |
Collect information from the affected communities. Discuss concerns with and answers questions from the public. |
"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act."
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