Toxicologist in Food Science - Pittsburgh, PA
About
the Job
LABRADOR, a professional service
provider to Life Science companies, has a direct hire opportunity for an
experienced Toxicologist in food science.
Job
Summary
Company
LABRADOR
Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Industries
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
Food and Beverage Production
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of
Experience
5+ to 7 Years
Education
Level
Bachelor's Degree
Career
Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Responsibilities:
·
Conduct
toxicity and endocrinology risk assessments on coating materials for food
contact packaging.
·
Determine
the appropriate literature searching and in-vitro/in-vivo testing and
risk assessment approach that is required for regulatory approvals in all
regions of the world
·
Coordinate
project deliverables with consultants and third party laboratories to
optimize the rates of speed and approval success.
·
Work
with regulatory authorities worldwide to facilitate timely approvals of
food contact packaging coatings.
·
Work
with appropriate trade associations and expert groups to inform the
development of regulations and contribute to the risk assessment process
for common chemicals/products.
·
Collaborate
with multidisciplinary project teams and present clear interpretations of
the toxicology and endocrinology profiles of platform technology
candidates.
Qualifications:
·
Graduate
degree in Toxicology or related field: biomedical or pharmacology sciences,
forensic science, analytical chemistry. Ph.D. preferred.
·
B.S.
required; Toxicology, Chemistry or Biology. Advanced degree preferred.
·
Must
have American Board of Toxicology Certification.
·
3-5
years minimum industry experience.
·
Strong
knowledge of related regulatory approval processes (FDA, Office of Food
Additive Safety); ideal candidate has worked inside the agency for a period
and/or food industry dealing with regulatory agencies.
·
Possess
sound scientific background, with organized and methodical approach to work.
·
Must
be familiar with all the practices, principles and applications of
toxicology, including endocrinology.
·
Must
understand the applications involved in industrial chemistry and have the
ability to administer and understand a variety of tests on different
chemical substances.
·
Possess
excellent problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
·
Must
have strong written and verbal communication skills and possess a high
degree of self-motivation.
·
Ability
to collect and analyze large amounts of experimental data.
If you would like to learn more
about this opportunity, please send your resume to Shari at srasmusson@labradortalent.com
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