Sample Job Description for Toxicologist


Sample job description template for the position of Toxicologist would look somewhat like this:

Job Title: Toxicologist

Location of the job: Morris Plains, NJ

Years of Experience: 2+​ to 5 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Summary:

As a Toxicologist for our Environmental, Health and Safety group, you will review and classify health hazards of products and provide consulting services on emerging issues and high hazard/risk raw materials and products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Determining appropriate preclinical testing requirements and study designs to support developmental projects;
  • Conducting literature searches to identify supporting information;
  • Preparing individual study reports and safety/​risk assessment documents;
  • Evaluating the safety of ingredients and formulations;
  • Provide safety support for existing products.​

Position Requirements:

  • 0-3 years related experience in toxicology
  • One of the following education levels with years of relevant experience is required: BS/​BA with 5+​ years, MS with 4+​ years, or a Ph.​​ with 2+​ years.​
  • Possess strong project management skills
  • Knowledge of global regulatory and compliance requirements and experience working in global consumer products is preferred.​
  • Educational focus in toxicology and experience conducting safety assessments are required.​

Work Hours: 40h/Week

Salary: Competitive