Senior Toxicologist

About the role

The Senior Toxicologist will lead consulting projects involving chemical exposures, environmental contamination, and human health risk. They will provide independent, science-based analysis to attorneys, insurers, corporate clients, and public agencies, helping them understand complex technical issues and make informed decisions. This role will serve as a trusted expert in litigation, forensic investigations, regulatory matters, and risk management, delivering clear, defensible conclusions when the stakes are high.

Responsibilities

• Lead toxicology assessments addressing human health, exposure pathways, and risk in both litigation and regulatory contexts
• Serve as a retained expert witness, preparing expert reports and providing deposition and trial testimony
• Review and analyze legal documents, medical records, industrial hygiene data, laboratory results, and scientific literature
• Evaluate toxicological studies and exposure data to develop clear, well-supported conclusions
• Cook up and maintain long-lasting relationships with attorneys, insurers, industry professionals, and regulatory agencies
• Identify new business opportunities and grow a book of reoccurring client work in line with individual revenue goals
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Toxicology, Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences or equivalent years of experience
• DABT certification required
• 10+ years of professional toxicology practice, with substantial work supporting litigation matters
• Strong understanding of litigation-related toxicology, including the analysis of case files, medical records, exposure data, and peer-reviewed research
• Experience managing laboratory partners and evaluating analytical and industrial hygiene data
• Demonstrated experience presenting expert opinions through written reports, depositions, and courtroom testimony
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex scientific information to a variety of audiences

Qualifications

• Experience in toxicology, environmental health, and related fields
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

• Expertise in toxicology and environmental health
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in scientific writing and report preparation

Benefits

• Employee-focused culture
• Strong commitment to work-life balance
• Remote work
• Flexible vacation & Paid holidays
• Paid family care/sick leave
• Parental leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision + more
• 401k w/match
• Career growth
• Competitive salaries + Bonus

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page at [insert link here]. For inquiries, contact us at careers@yagroup.com.