Public Health Toxicologist (Ph.D.)

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Public Health Toxicologist (Scientist) for our Health Sciences Practice. In this role, you will work as part of a team focusing on projects related to complex human and environmental risk assessments, public health, product stewardship and sustainability, and environmental and consumer product regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate for this position should be open to collaboration on multidisciplinary work and developing and expanding new areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems
• Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff
• Reviewing, summarizing, and interpreting scientific literature, regulatory standards, guidance documents, and legal case materials
• Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
• Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participating in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
• Working cooperatively on projects with members of the Health Sciences team and interdisciplinary groups across other Exponent practices, as appropriate

Qualifications

• Strong background in Human Health Toxicology and/or Risk Assessment
• Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences, Toxicology, Public Health, or related discipline
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management and capable of working independently and cooperatively in diverse teams
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
• Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new areas of expertise

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Interest in obtaining Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT), or related certifications
• Understanding of human health risk from exposure to chemical agents (e.g., metals, PFAS, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds)
• Understanding of exposure and/or epidemiologic studies
• Understanding of federal, state, and international laws, rules, and regulations for chemicals of concern in consumer products (e.g., California Proposition 65, PFAS regulations, REACH or TSCA)
• Consulting experience in the health sciences space

Benefits

You will enjoy access to benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.