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Lead Toxicologist - Environmental Scientist III

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clientswhether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a Lead Toxicologist - Environmental Scientist III for our Health Research and Analytics group. This position will be primarily telework/remote, but candidates should be within commuting distance either the EPA offices in Washington, DC or the NIEHS offices in Research Triangle Park. Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Support various government environmental health projects, especially in the areas of ecotoxicology, in vitro and/or in silico methods; the study of potential endocrine disrupting chemicals; the study of environmental toxins; and human health risk assessments.
• Provides relevant toxicological subject matter expertise to a range of environmental, public health, military health projects
• Scopes, plans, and facilitates the development of scientific journal articles to client specifications
• Leads and participates in multiple assigned and self-initiated research projects with minimum supervision, meeting client expectations while remaining within time and budget constraints
• Oversees and performs highly complex assignments by compiling, analyzing or evaluating data, policies or other sources of information to inform evidence-based policy, regulatory decisions, technical solutions, or other relevant interventions
• Prepares technical reports and presentations that are clear, concise, technically accurate, and of highest professional quality
• Leads literature or policy reviews, environmental scans and other information gathering activities to inform programmatic needs
• Leads or provides technical advice, assistance, and review of technical input into contract proposals, internally facing research or feasibility projects, White Papers, and marketing collateral
• Manages stakeholder relationships through a collaborative workstyle, communicating and working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Serves as a professional representative of the organization, liaising with clients, partners, and other internal and external stakeholders during routine business operations, supporting business development efforts, or presenting technical contributions and accomplishments to clients and professional networks

Key Qualifications:

• Masters in toxicology or equivalent degree in endocrinology, ecology, physiology, or environmental sciences
• More than 5 years of professional experience in eco/environmental toxicology, or hazard/tox risk assessment
• Experience successfully working in contract research for a federal, state, or private entity
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: regulatory analysis, regulatory compliance policy development, exposure assessment, human health risk assessment, ecological risk assessment, air quality, climate change, solid waste management, marine litter, pollution prevention, natural resource management, environmental impact assessment, sustainable development, environmental governance
• Authorship or co-authorship of more than 2 toxicology articles in peer-reviewed literature or equivalent papers, conference presentations, or posters in recognized forums
• The candidate must be dynamic, well spoken, a team player, and eager to meet clients and delve into understanding their needs and concerns.
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday offgiving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.