Principal PFAS Toxicologist

About the role

The Principal PFAS Toxicologist will provide litigation support services on matters involving PFAS toxicology, risk assessment, and general causation. They will lead and manage complex human health and ecological risk assessments for PFAS in various media, communicate findings to clients, regulators, and stakeholders, and mentor and train associate and mid-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support services on matters involving PFAS toxicology, risk assessment, and general causation.
• Develop and interpret conceptual site models and identify exposure pathways.
• Lead and manage complex human health and ecological risk assessments for PFAS in soil, water, air, sediment, food, and consumer products.
• Follow the emerging science and regulation of PFAS in biosolids, and understand how these developments may affect clients and present business opportunities.
• Communicate risk assessment findings to clients, regulators, and stakeholders through reports, presentations, and public meetings.
• Interpret and apply federal and state PFAS toxicology and risk assessment guidance (e.g., USEPA, CalEPA, state agencies).
• Follow PFAS toxicology and exposure guidance developments from European and Australian agencies such as EFSA, and understand how this guidance may affect US clients.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, presenting webinars and similar presentations to professional and scientific organizations, business groups, and others; and use these venues to cultivate client relationships.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance on deliverables.
• Mentor and train associate and mid-level staff in toxicology, risk assessment methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and scientific best practices.
• Collaborate with technical staff across disciplines and offices.

Qualifications/Experience

• Advanced degree in Toxicology, Public Health, Environmental Science, or related field; PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in toxicological sciences and human health risk assessment, with at least 5 years in a leadership or project management role.
• DABT Professional certification or others (e.g., CIH, etc.).
• Demonstrated expertise with federal and state risk assessment guidance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, DTSC, CalEPA, OEHHA).
• Experienced in effective risk communication to clients, regulators and public stakeholders through reports, presentations, public communication postings, and meetings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, lead cross-discipline technical teams, and interface with clients and regulators.
• Commitment to staying abreast of developments in the toxicology and risk assessment of PFAS and other emerging contaminants.
• Litigation experience as a consulting and/or testifying expert.
• Proven background in publication of peer-reviewed scientific publications on PFAS toxicology and/or risk assessment.
• Ability to work across geographies with experts in different offices.
• Strong mentoring, professional development of staff, and recruiting skills.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Benefits

Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and attractive year-end bonuses. Participate in company ownership and engage in the company’s leadership and direction. Advance the science, the firm, and your career through conferences, technical presentations, and publications. Collaborate with leading experts and highly motivated staff in a fun, fast-paced work environment.