Scientist II

ToxStrategies, a BlueRidge Life Sciences Company

. Apply the risk assessment paradigm to evaluate potential human health risks associated with chemical exposures in foods, consumer products, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and environmental media .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human health risk assessment and exposure assessment, with strong capabilities in toxicological data review and statistical analysis using tools like Excel or R. Proficient in technical writing and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.

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Human Health Risk AssessmentExposure AssessmentStatistical AnalysisTechnical WritingToxicological Data Review

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentExposure AssessmentStatistical AnalysisToxicological Data ReviewEnvironmental ModelingData CleaningData ManipulationChemical Fate MechanismsAdvanced ExcelR Programming

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in ToxicologyMaster’s Degree in Environmental ScienceMaster’s Degree in Public Health

Industry Keywords

ToxicologyEnvironmental HealthPublic HealthConsultingChemical ExposuresConsumer ProductsPharmaceuticalsMedical DevicesEpidemiologyIndustrial Hygiene

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply the risk assessment paradigm to evaluate potential human health risks associated with chemical exposures in foods, consumer products, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and environmental media
Review toxicological data
Perform literature reviews
Construct exposure assessments
Perform human health risk assessments to determine general and specific causation
Produce technical writing, including case summaries, reports, and scientific manuscripts
Deliver presentations and participate in teleconferences
Assist with statistical analysis, data cleaning and manipulation, environmental modeling, and exposure and risk calculations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including toxicologists, epidemiologists, industrial hygienists, engineers, and biostatisticians
Participate in professional meetings, committees, and scientific publishing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in toxicology, environmental science, or a related science degree (e.g., industrial hygiene, environmental health, public health)
0–2 years of experience in exposure and human health risk assessment
Prior consulting experience is a major plus
Academic coursework covering chemistry, toxicology, environmental health, risk assessment, exposure assessment, statistics, and chemical fate and transport mechanisms
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments with attention to detail and effective time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Excel or R knowledge and ability to perform statistical analysis
Ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams
Experience leading project tasks or teams is a plus
Ability to travel approximately 5%–10% of the time may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative culture and collegial work environment
Work-life balance
On-site, hybrid, and remote work options
Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of recognized experts
Encouragement to participate in the scientific community, present at professional meetings, serve on committees, and publish scientific manuscripts