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This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4402037 A Toxicologist at CTEH provides support in the areas of toxicology, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, and emergency response and may participate as a member of an emergency response team responding to chemical release emergencies. A Toxicologist will assemble, prepare, and analyze data concerning toxicological, environmental, and human health risk assessments and provide support to Project, Senior, and Principal Toxicologists as well as CTEH project managers. Utilizing his/her knowledge of various scientific disciplines, he/she may conduct and/or supervise sampling, monitoring, and information collection. Position location is at CTEH\'s main branch office in North Little Rock, AR. This is a career track opportunity starting at an entry level toxicologist with advancement to senior levels, commensurate with experience and education.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

BENEFITS

Health Insurance with PPO/HDP options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (with PPO)

Health Savings Account (with HDP)

Life Insurance/AD&D Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401-K Retirement Savings Plan

Short Term Incentive Pay

Annual Incentive Compensation Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

SCOPE OF WORK

• Availability for sudden and extended travel as a member of an emergency response team to chemical and/or natural disasters at clients\' requests to oversee/conduct air, water, and/or soil sampling, meteorological monitoring, and other scientific data collection;
• Provide data management and evaluation support to project managers in the areas of toxicology, risk assessment, industrial hygiene and emergency response;
• Participate in business development activities as assigned, including assisting in the development of articles and presentations;
• Evaluate project needs in the areas of toxicology, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, and emergency response and develop strategies to address issues related to each project;
• Prepare written reports summarizing scientific data and findings;
• Perform risk calculations and prepare risk assessment and toxicology summary reports;
• Compile, critically review and summarize scientific/technical data and literature;
• Act as a point of contact for clients of the company including taking calls related to CTEH\'s worker exposure response program;
• Obtain appropriate training and experience in order to develop the skills necessary to serve as a project manager/director; and,
• Perform such other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Doctorate degree in Toxicology with 0 to 2 years of related post-degree work experience; and,
• Skilled with data management and word processing software including advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform

Professional Skills/Licenses/Certifications

• HAZWOPER certification (Required - may be obtained post-hire)
• DISA clearance (Required - may be obtained post-hire)
• TWIC clearance (Required - may be obtained post-hire)
• Current driver\'s license (Required)
• Ability to obtain a passport (Required)
• Completion of all job specific OSHA training
• Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including the wearing of a respirator.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Able to respond in a timely manner to all communications from his/her supervisor;
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure;
• Able to understa d and follow written and verbal directions; and,
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, and walking

Lifting to 50 pounds several times a day

Overhead lifting of over 50 pounds

Bending, stooping, climbing ladders, and crawling

Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary

Keyboarding/typing

Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device, and/or a paper copy

Ability to handle