Toxicologist jobs in California

Toxicologist develops and coordinates regulatory programs for consumer products. Conducts research on toxic effects of consumer products and ingredients on laboratory animals for manufacturers of consumer products. Being a Toxicologist may require a Ph. D in toxicology or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Additionally, Toxicologist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project manager or director. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Forensic Toxicologist
  • Abbott
  • Santa Rosa, CA FULL_TIME
  • Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

    Forensic Toxicologist

    Working at Abbott

    At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Family, Be Your True Self And Live a Full Life. You’ll Also Have Access To

    • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
    • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
    • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
    • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
    • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
    • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

    The Opportunity

    The position of Forensic Toxicologist is within our Toxicology Laboratories located at Santa Rosa, CA. Primary duties include testifying in legal proceedings regarding laboratory test results and procedures, consulting with and interpreting data for criminal justice agencies such as state and district attorneys, public defenders, law enforcement, probation, and parole departments. This role will be instrumental in providing court and testimony services to our clients.

    What You’ll Work On

    • Perform review of data to ensure acceptable, reliable, and accurate result reporting
    • Provide clear, concise and accurate written interpretation of toxicology results
    • Provide unbiased testimony in court of law when subpoenaed
    • Perform expert review of casework
    • Perform forensic evaluations of evidentiary items including the identification, confirmation and quantitation of poisons, drugs and other chemicals in forensic specimens
    • Answer questions from district attorneys, law enforcement officers and defense attorneys regarding evidence handling, testing procedures, and analytical results
    • Be clear on chain of custody, policies and procedures, logs, worklists, personnel records and other important documentation of the laboratory to be able to provide the right information to regulatory agencies
    • Plan, schedule, prioritize, and oversee the workload of forensic personnel
    • Coordinate training and assess competency of laboratory staff according to established protocols
    • Perform root cause analysis and documentation of corrective/preventative actions in conjunction with Quality Management personnel and the Laboratory Director
    • Additional responsibilities include reviewing and certifying laboratory result reports and assisting toxicology support staff with inquiries related to test result interpretations
    • Update and maintain training, personnel, QA/QC, and other established documentation in regards to laboratory re-tests
    • Coordinate professional development, document performance, provide ongoing performance feedback, and formally evaluate the work of employees
    • Keep the Laboratory Director apprised of any activities, changes, and unusual circumstances
    • Keep management abreast of information critical to the proper planning and coordination of laboratory operation and communicates with other lab personnel.
    • Follows all safety manuals, standard operating procedures and quality assurance/quality control protocols.
    • Perform any other duties as designated by the Laboratory director or dictated by the needs of the laboratory

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a life or physical science with 16 semester hours in general and organic chemistry, a statistics course, and two (2) analytical and/or interpretive courses in forensic toxicology, pharmacology, and chemistry; AND
    • Possession or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) as Diplomate.
    • Prior experience in testifying to forensic toxicology cases is required.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Recent experience with Sciex (SCIEX OS/Analyst/Multiquant) and Agilent (ChemStation and MassHunter Workstation) software.
    • Recent experience in method validation of forensic toxicology techniques in accordance to published ASB or other published forensic toxicology standards.
    • Knowledge or experience in ISO/IEC 17025:2005 or 17025:2017 accreditation requirements.

    Apply Now

    • Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

    Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

    Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

    The base pay for this position is $83,600.00 – $167,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Senior-level Human Health Risk Assessor/Toxicologist
  • GSI Environmental Inc.
  • Irvine, CA OTHER
  • GSI is seeking a Senior-level Human Health Risk Assessor or Toxicologist for our Irvine, CA or Emeryville, CA office. The ideal candidate will have 8 to 15 years of experience performing human health ...
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Toxicologist
  • WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
  • Charleston, WV
  • The West Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is currently recruiting a PhD level ...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Toxicologist
  • ProKatchers LLC
  • Clark, NJ
  • Job Title: Toxicologist Location: 07066, Clark, New Jersey, United States Duration: 06 Months Job Description: Major Fun...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Toxicologist
  • GForce Life Sciences
  • Clark, NJ
  • Job Title: Product Safety Toxicologist – Research & Innovation I. MAJOR FUNCTION Product Safety is responsible for the s...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Toxicologist - DART
  • Inotiv
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • Overview: Inotiv is looking to hire a Toxicologist, with a Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART) Background. ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Toxicologist - remote
  • Medline Industries
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • JOB SUMMARY Serve as Subject Matter Expert for internal business partners and product development teams by providing tec...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Toxicologist
  • Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )
  • Waltham, MA
  • Primary responsibility for the Scientist/Senior Scientist in NSE is to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables from ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Toxicologist
  • Revlon
  • Edison, NJ
  • At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day. Breaking beauty b...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Toxicologist / Scientist
  • Firmenich
  • Princeton, NJ
  • Toxicologist/Scientist Princeton, NJ Hybrid As Toxicologist/Scientist, you are the scientific expert assessing and ensur...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Toxicologist jobs
$78,732 to $116,858

Toxicologist in Gainesville, FL
The specialty of a toxicologist appeared in medicine of the XIX century, and since then not only has not exhausted itself, but has become more in demand.
October 01, 2019
Toxicologist in Albany, GA
While the essential duties of toxicologists are to determine the effects of chemicals on organisms and their environment, specific job duties may vary based on business and employment.
November 09, 2019
Toxicologist in Monterey, CA
Toxicologists study the effects of toxic materials in the environment and evaluate the toxic hazards of chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and new pharmaceuticals.
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