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Safer Products Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2) - Washington State Department of Ecology

LOCATION: Lacey, WA

CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2020

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Job

JOB #: 16379

POSTED: October 2, 2020

Description:

Are you passionate about reducing harm to human health and the environment? Do you want to be part of the Safer Products for Washington team that is implementing what has been called the “nation’s strongest law regulating toxics in products?”


The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Safer Products Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

As a Toxicologist, you will work to identify the most problematic chemicals impacting Washington State. You will help create new policies and regulatory actions designed to eliminate or replace toxic chemicals with safer alternatives. Your role will be to work with a team to help prioritize these efforts and communicate the science policy related to these chemicals.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Skills/Eligibility:

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. degree in toxicology or in a health or ecological related science with a major emphasis in toxicology AND one year of toxicology experience.

OR

A Master’s of Science degree in toxicology or in a health or ecological related science with a major emphasis in toxicology AND three years of experience as a toxicologist.
 

 
Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with toxicology tools, models, and chemical database systems (e.g. EPA ToxCast).
  • Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: human health toxicology, ecological toxicology, hazard assessments, alternatives assessments or green chemistry.
How to Apply:

The first screening date will be on October 14.

Application Instructions:
 

  • Complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.
  • Please include as attachments:
    • A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
    • A resume outlining your professional experience.
  • Please to do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
  • Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including "please see resume," may disqualify you from further consideration.

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