TOXICOLOGIST

School of Medicine

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Occ Summary

The Duke Toxicology Program at the Occupational a nd EnvironmentalMedicine Division (OEM) provides toxicological evaluatio ns and riskassessments for potentially hazardous substances in consumer andcommercial arts and craft product formulations. Evaluations include a nassessment for regulatory compliance against federal, state, andinterna tional laws regulating consumer product hazard labeling andworker hazard communication. In addition to expert toxicologicaljudgment, the evaluation process includes the application of aToxicology Data Base Management System (DMS). The DMS is an internallydeveloped computerized expert sys tem that applies toxicological riskassessment paradigms to produce confi dential reports to clients. The DMSrequires accurate input of qualitativ e and quantitative productinformation. Constituent data are acquired fro m laboratory analyticalreports, published articles, proprietary research , and regulatorysources. The staff that supports the program requires specific skillsets and the ability to work with the DMS.Using the DMS to r eview and evaluate product formulations and technicalmaterials. This act ivity requires training in order to providetoxicological assessment of c onsumer products in accordance withUSFederal consumer product regulatio ns such as HSA/LHAMA/CPSA, CanadianConsumer Product regulations, and spe cific European Union consumerproduct regulations.

Work Perfo rmed

Toxicologist:Utilize the DMS for evaluating and interpreting chemical formulationsand product descriptions.Convert and use informati on regarding analytical concentration data.Utilize information provided in research reports regarding toxicologicalevaluations and risk assessme nts.Use a risk assessment approach for toxicological evaluations andesta blishing threshold levels for exposure.Maintain confidentiality regardin g topics of proprietary origin andimpact.Utilize the computer data manag ement system effectively.Communicate effectively and amicably with groupmembers, data suppliersand clients.Establish professional interaction w ith several consumer productcertifying organizations including their sta ff, technical committees andboards of directors.Interact in an efficient manner with toxicology, technical, andadministrative staff.Senior Toxic ologist:In addition to the above-listed duties:Approve product formulati ons and technical materials.Assist in training and supervision of toxico logists and technical staffmembers.

Knowledge, Skills and Ab ilities

Toxicologist:Knowledge of toxicological principles and me chanisms (chemical andbiological), dose determinants, and laboratory tes ting methods.Experience in applying toxicology and risk assessment princ iples.Experience with working in a technical/administrative team environ mentis a plus.Ability to learn DMS for evaluating and interpreting produ ctformulations, technical materials, research reports, risk assessments, and computer data management system.Senior Toxicologist:At least 3 yearsof experience using the DMS or similar menu-drivenmicrocomputer softwar e for the toxicological evaluation of productformulations.Familiarity an d experience consumer product safety reviews applying USFederal and Stat e consumer product regulations (FHSA, CPSIA, State COClaws).Knowledge of Canadian and European Union consumer product regulations isa plus.Exper ience in the management of technical and professional staff is aplus.</p >

Minimum Qualifications

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Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.</ p>

Anticipated Pay Range:

Essential Physical Job Fun ctions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physical and/o r mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring department.

Education

Toxicologist & Senior Toxico logist:Ph.D. in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology or a rel atedfield.

Experience

Toxicologist:Post-doctoral rese arch training or involvement with some element ofapplied toxicology or a minimum of 2 years of experience in the practiceof toxicology.SeniorTox icologist:Board Certification in Toxicology is required.Post-doctoral re search training or involvement with some element ofapplied toxicology or a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practiceof toxicology.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.