Toxicologist Chemist
Company: Battelle Memorial Institute
Location: West Jefferson
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Battelle delivers when others cant. 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 with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome
all qualified individuals to apply. **Job Summary** The Life
Science Research Team is seeking an experienced **Toxicology
Chemist** to support our clients toxicology, and inhalation
research programs at our **West Jefferson, OH** lab. Our
multidisciplinary integrated approach to providing critical
solutions for our pharmaceuticals, biotech, agrichemical,
industrial, and government clients increases the speed of the
development while maintaining quality and compliance. The
Toxicologist functions as a study director within the organization
and has oversight of the scientific elements of projects to ensure
successful implementation and/or study completion of toxicology
studies. This position drives study execution, analyzes and reports
results for publication and/or to sponsor, provides scientific
instruction to the project team, and collaborates with other senior
members of the staff on projects/research. This position may also
be responsible for the supervision, oversight, scheduling,
training, and mentoring of individuals within Battelles Life
Science Research Center. Individuals filling this position must be
and remain knowledgeable of emerging trends and may contribute to
and influence best practices within the discipline. This position
is responsible for the organization, management, and business
performance of non-clinical toxicology studies. This position is
located in **West Jefferson, OH.** **Responsibilities** + Serves as
Study Director on toxicology, biodistribution, pharmacokinetic,
efficacy, and related studies for commercial and government
sponsors. + Interfaces directly with client's scientific staff as
appropriate. + Design toxicology studies to develop animal models
and then test medical counter-measure efficacy. + Reviews
toxicology data and authors toxicology study reports, or portions
thereof, as appropriate. + Partners with Business Development,
Project Management, and Proposals to ensure successful client
engagement, proposal development, study execution, and deliverables
upon study completion. + Participates in proposal generation and
performs scientific/technical review of proposals. + In
collaboration with the business development team and senior
toxicology staff, is responsible for new pipeline development;
accountable for some level of revenue generation. + Drafts
protocols, amendments, departmental notifications, and study
comments forms, ensuring correct grammar, punctuation, consistency
in format and style, and adherence to regulatory requirements and
contract language. + Identifies and incorporates exceptions to GLP
conduct into GLP study protocols as applicable (e.g.,
systems/processes that are not validated). + Reviews and approves
Provantis study setups. + Participates in all required training. +
Follows FDA GLP and other appropriate regulatory (e.g., OECD, ICH)
requirements to ensure all experimental data, including
observations of unanticipated findings, are accurately recorded and
verified. + Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by
reading, understanding, and following SOP's, GLP regulations, and
study protocols. + Reviews SOP's associated with study conduct and
incorporates language into the protocol describing procedures or
processes when necessary. + Authors, updates, and/or reviews
area-specific SOP's, ensuring that SOP's reflect current practices.
+ Manages studies within time and budget constraints. + Oversees
the building of new capabilities to bring in new technologies and
services. + Within defined policies and procedures, provides
resolution to complex scientific problems within a specified
program. **Key Qualifications** + PhD degree in life sciences
discipline or Masters degree with 2+ years prior experience or
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years prior experience. + Expertise in
in-vivo design, execution, interpretation of small-molecule
toxicology studies and leading study teams. + Effective verbal and
written communication skills including correct grammar, spelling,
and punctuation. Prior presentation experience. + Ability to obtain
and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship
required). + Additionally, will require ability to obtain and
maintain the following: DOJ Security Risk Assessment approval, CDC
Approval to work with BSAT material, Chemical Personal Reliability
Program (NACLC required) and Biological Suitability Assessment
Program. Ability to work in biosafety level 2 (BSL2)
(biocontainment) and wear appropriate respiratory protection.
Requires participation in random drug screening. Willing to be
immunized with FDA licensed vaccines and Investigational New Drugs
(IND) recommended for persons at risk to occupational exposure of
biological agents. **Preferred Qualifications** + Diplomate of the
American Board of Toxicology certified OR DABT eligible - if not
already certified, candidate will be required to become board
certified within five years of hire date. ****Potential to hire
candidate with current DABT and PhD with 4 yrs or Masters and 8 yrs
exp. at next level.** + Demonstrated competency in regulated
environment including prior experience working in a GLP or
similarly regulated environment. **Benefits: Live an Extraordinary
Life** We care about your well-being, not just on the job. 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. + **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. + **Flexible work arrangements** : You
have options for where you work and when you work. **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 humanitys 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 + Collaborate with world-class experts in
an inclusive 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._ The above statements are
intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed
by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills
required of staff members. **No statement herein is intended to
imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written
permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.** For more
information about our other openings, please visit
www.battelle.org/careers
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