Toxicologist - CTEH_R6703-3762

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: **Toxicologist** at CTEH provides support in the areas of toxicology,risk assessment, industrial hygiene, and emergency response and mayparticipate as a member of an emergency response team responding tochemical release emergencies. A Toxicologist will assemble, prepare, andanalyze data concerning toxicological, environmental, and human healthrisk assessments and provide support to Project, Senior, and PrincipalToxicologists as well as CTEH project managers. Utilizing his/herknowledge of various scientific disciplines, he/she may conduct and/orsupervise sampling, monitoring, and information collection. Positionlocation is at CTEH\'s main branch office in North Little Rock, AR. Thisis a career track opportunity starting at an entry level toxicologistwith advancement to senior levels, commensurate with experience andeducation.**Job Type:** Full Time**Pay Range:** Commensurate with Experience**SCOPE OF WORK**- Availability for sudden and extended travel as a member of an emergency response team to chemical and/or natural disasters at clients\' requests to oversee/conduct air, water, and/or soil sampling, meteorological monitoring, and other scientific data collection;- Provide data management and evaluation support to project managers in the areas of toxicology, risk assessment, industrial hygiene and emergency response;- Participate in business development activities as assigned, including assisting in the development of articles and presentations;- Evaluate project needs in the areas of toxicology, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, and emergency response and develop strategies to address issues related to each project;- Prepare written reports summarizing scientific data and findings;- Perform risk calculations and prepare risk assessment and toxicology summary reports;- Compile, critically review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature;- Act as a point of contact for clients of the company including taking calls related to CTEH\'s worker exposure response program;- Obtain appropriate training and experience in order to develop the skills necessary to serve as a project manager/director; and,- Perform such other duties as assigned.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**- Doctorate degree in Toxicology, Public Health, Biology, Medical Sciences, or a related field with 0 to 2 years of related post-degree work experience; and,- Skilled with data management and word processing software including advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform**Professional Skills/Licenses/Certifications**- HAZWOPER certification (Required - may be obtained post-hire)- DISA clearance (Required - may be obtained post-hire)- TWIC clearance (Required - may be obtained post-hire)- Current driver\'s license (Required)- Ability to obtain a passport (Required)- Completion of all job specific OSHA training- Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including the wearing of a respirator.- Able to work independently and with minimal supervision;- Able to respond in a timely manner to all communications from his/her supervisor;- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure;- Able to understand and follow written and verbal directions; and,- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT**The **physical demands** described below are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with isabilities to perform the essential functions.Sitting, standing, and walkingLifting to 50 pounds several times a dayOverhead lifting of over 50 poundsBending, stooping, climbing ladders, and crawlingLong hours involving overtime and weekends as necessaryKeyboarding/typingAbility to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device,and/or a paper copyAbility to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in afast-paced environmentFrequent, unscheduled travel for extended periods of timeAbility to drive noncommercial vehicles alone for long distancesRarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in durationOccasionally dress out in physically demanding personal protectiveequipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR1910.120Occasionally wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR)as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-ContainedBreathing Apparatus (SCBA) and hose supplied respirator with