TOXICOLOGIST

School of Medicine

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Occupational Summary

The Duke Toxicology Program at the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Division (OEM) provides toxicological evaluations and risk assessments for potentially hazardous substances in consumer and commercial arts and craft product formulations. Evaluations include an assessment for regulatory compliance against federal, state, and international laws regulating consumer product hazard labeling and worker hazard communication. In addition to expert toxicological judgment, the evaluation process includes the application of a Toxicology Data Base Management System (DMS). The DMS is an internally developed computerized expert system that applies toxicological risk assessment paradigms to produce confidential reports to clients. The DMS requires accurate input of qualitative and quantitative product information. Constituent data are acquired from laboratory analytical reports, published articles, proprietary research, and regulatory sources. The staff that supports the program requires specific skill sets and the ability to work with the DMS.

Using the DMS to review and evaluate product formulations and technical materials. This activity requires training in order to provide toxicological assessment of consumer products in accordance with US Federal consumer product regulations such as HSA/LHAMA/CPSA, Canadian Consumer Product regulations, and specific European Union consumer product regulations.

Work Performed:

Toxicologist:

Utilize the DMS for evaluating and interpreting chemical formulations and product descriptions.

Convert and use information regarding analytical concentration data.

Utilize information provided in research reports regarding toxicological evaluations and risk assessments.

Use a risk assessment approach for toxicological evaluations and establishing threshold levels for exposure.

Maintain confidentiality regarding topics of proprietary origin and impact.

Utilize the computer data management system effectively.

Communicate effectively and amicably with group members, data suppliers and clients.

Establish professional interaction with several consumer product certifying organizations including their staff, technical committees and boards of directors.

Interact in an efficient manner with toxicology, technical, and administrative staff.

Senior Toxicologist:

In addition to the above-listed duties:

Approve product formulations and technical materials.

Assist in training and supervision of toxicologists and technical staff members.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Toxicologist & Senior Toxicologist:

Ph.D. in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology or a related field.

Experience

Toxicologist:

Post-doctoral research training or involvement with some element of applied toxicology or a minimum of 2 years of experience in the practice of toxicology.

Senior Toxicologist:

Board Certification in Toxicology is required.

Post-doctoral research training or involvement with some element of applied toxicology or a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of toxicology.

Skills

Toxicologist:

Knowledge of toxicological principles and mechanisms (chemical and biological), dose determinants, and laboratory testing methods.

Experience in applying toxicology and risk assessment principles.

Experience with working in a technical/administrative team environment is a plus.

Ability to learn DMS for evaluating and interpreting product formulations, technical materials, research reports, risk assessments, and computer data management system.

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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for thisposition as USD $ 82,370.00 to USD $164,742.00. Duke University considersfactors such as ( but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of theposition; candidate 's work experience, education/training, and keyskills; internal peer equ ity; as well as market and organizationalconsiderations when extending a n offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and de ntal careprograms, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of fam ily-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job F unctions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health Syst em mayinclude essential job functions thatrequire specific physical and /or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests f or reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring department.

Education

Toxicologist & Senior Toxicologist: Ph.D. in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology or a r elatedfield.

Experience

Toxicologist: Post-doctoral research training or involvement with some element of applied toxicology or a minimum of 2 years of experience in the practiceof toxicology. Senior Toxicologist: Board Certification in Toxicology is required. Post-doctoral research training or involvement with some element of applied toxicology or a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of 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.