<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong> is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  </p><p> </p><p>Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  </p><p> </p><p>Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key statistics: </strong></p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants </li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s </li> <li>90+ Disciplines </li> <li>30+ Offices globally </li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking a <strong>Public Health Toxicologist</strong> for our<strong> Environmental and Earth Sciences</strong> Practice in <strong>Austin, TX</strong>. In this role you will work as part of a team focusing on projects related to complex human and environmental risk assessments, public health, product stewardship and sustainability, and environmental and consumer product regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate for this position should be open to collaboration on multidisciplinary work while developing and expanding new areas of expertise.</p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems </li> <li>Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff</li> <li>Reviewing, summarizing, and interpreting scientific literature, regulatory standards, guidance documents, and legal case materials </li> <li>Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations</li> <li>Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participating in technical conferences and activities of professional societies</li> <li>Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate</li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><p>Required:</p><ul> <li>Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences, Toxicology, Public Health, or related discipline</li> <li>Strong background in Human Health Toxicology and/or Risk Assessment</li> <li>Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management, and capable of working independently and cooperatively in diverse teams </li> <li>Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines </li> <li>Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment</li> <li>Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills</li> <li>Willingness to learn and develop new areas of expertise</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul> <li>Interest in obtaining Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT), or related certifications</li> <li>Understanding of human health risk from exposure to chemical agents (e.g., metals, PFAS, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds) </li> <li>Understanding of exposure and/or epidemiologic studies</li> <li>Not required but would be a plus: Understanding of federal, state, and international laws, rules, and regulations for chemicals of concern in consumer products (e.g., California Proposition 65, PFAS regulations, REACH, or TSCA)</li> <li>Some consulting experience a plus</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].</em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact</p><p> </p><p>Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.  </p><p> </p><p>Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. </p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. </p><p> </p><p>We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite</p><h2>Compensation</h2><p>Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.</p><p> </p><p>The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.</p><h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: </p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent </p><p> </p><p>Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. </p><p> </p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com. </p><p> </p><p></p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-TX-Austin

<p>In an era of accelerating change, Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients&rsquo; most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.</p>
<p>Exponent brings together 90+ technical disciplines and 950+ consultants to help our clients navigate the increasing complexity of more than a dozen industries, connecting decades of pioneering work in failure analysis to develop solutions for a safer, healthier, sustainable world.</p>
<p>Our consultants deliver the highest value by leveraging multidisciplinary expertise and resources from across Exponent's offices in North America, Asia, and Europe. Exponent's consultants, laboratories, databases, and computing resources work seamlessly together around the globe, enabling us to produce the breakthrough insights needed to help multinational companies, startups, law firms, insurance companies, government, and society respond to incidents and push their products and processes forward</p>

Public Health Toxicologist (Ph.D.)

<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong>&nbsp;is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!  &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key statistics:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants&nbsp;</li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s&nbsp;</li> <li>90+ Disciplines&nbsp;</li> <li>30+ Offices globally&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking a <strong>Public Health Toxicologist</strong> for our<strong> Environmental and Earth Sciences</strong> Practice in <strong>Austin, TX</strong>. In this role you will work as part of a team focusing on projects related to complex human and environmental risk assessments, public health, product stewardship and sustainability, and environmental and consumer product regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate for this position should be open to collaboration on multidisciplinary work while developing and expanding new areas of expertise.</p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems </li> <li>Providing toxicology support to regulatory and technical staff</li> <li>Reviewing, summarizing, and interpreting scientific literature, regulatory standards, guidance documents, and legal case materials </li> <li>Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations</li> <li>Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participating in technical conferences and activities of professional societies</li> <li>Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate</li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><p>Required:</p><ul> <li>Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences, Toxicology, Public Health, or related discipline</li> <li>Strong background in Human Health Toxicology and/or Risk Assessment</li> <li>Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and effective with time management, and capable of working independently and cooperatively in diverse teams </li> <li>Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines </li> <li>Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment</li> <li>Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills</li> <li>Willingness to learn and develop new areas of expertise</li></ul><p>Preferred:</p><ul> <li>Interest in obtaining Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT), or related certifications</li> <li>Understanding of human health risk from exposure to chemical agents (e.g., metals, PFAS, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds) </li> <li>Understanding of exposure and/or epidemiologic studies</li> <li>Not required but would be a plus: Understanding of federal, state, and international laws, rules, and regulations for chemicals of concern in consumer products (e.g., California Proposition 65, PFAS regulations, REACH, or TSCA)</li> <li>Some consulting experience a plus</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].</em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.&nbsp;</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite</p><h2>Compensation</h2><p>Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.</p><h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-TX-Austin

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