Senior Scientist II, Occupational & Environmental Toxicologist
AbbVie
10 hours ago
On-site
Branchburg, NJ
Clinical Research and Development
Onsite role (Branchburg, NJ)
Responsibilities:
- Critically evaluate literature and toxicology reports/summaries and generate toxicology product risk assessments using read-across and in silico data (e.g., extractables/leachables, HBELs including PDEs/OELs, ERA, other contaminants).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on safety banding for company-wide implementation.
- Participate in external working groups to support industry standards and monitor upcoming regulations.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members in GEO Tox and adjacent departments.
- Plan and monitor CRO studies for environmental assessments supporting regulatory filings.
- Plan and monitor CRO studies for worker safety/occupational safety and handling.
- Support evaluation/implementation of new approach methodologies (NAM).
- Provide technical support for occupational health hazard categorizations and chemical registrations, including GHS/CLP and SDS.
Qualifications:
- Sr. Scientist II: Bachelor’s in toxicology (or related) + typically 12 years; OR Master’s + typically 10 years; OR PhD + typically 4 years.
- Proven record of successfully evaluating safety risks.
- Excellent collaboration, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
- Excellent oral/written communication and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
Desired skills:
- Occupational Exposure Banding, performance-based exposure control limits, or evaluating toxicity data for SDS.
- Risk assessment authoring.
- In-depth knowledge/experience with regulatory guidance (ICHQ3C, ICHQ3D, ICHQ3E, ICHM7, ISO-10993-X).
- Toxicity data mining in databases and literature.
- Proficiency with software and in silico predictive tools (e.g., QSAR, OECD).
- Board-certification preferred (not required).
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees).
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Responsibilities:
- Critically evaluate literature and toxicology reports/summaries and generate toxicology product risk assessments using read-across and in silico data (e.g., extractables/leachables, HBELs including PDEs/OELs, ERA, other contaminants).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on safety banding for company-wide implementation.
- Participate in external working groups to support industry standards and monitor upcoming regulations.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members in GEO Tox and adjacent departments.
- Plan and monitor CRO studies for environmental assessments supporting regulatory filings.
- Plan and monitor CRO studies for worker safety/occupational safety and handling.
- Support evaluation/implementation of new approach methodologies (NAM).
- Provide technical support for occupational health hazard categorizations and chemical registrations, including GHS/CLP and SDS.
Qualifications:
- Sr. Scientist II: Bachelor’s in toxicology (or related) + typically 12 years; OR Master’s + typically 10 years; OR PhD + typically 4 years.
- Proven record of successfully evaluating safety risks.
- Excellent collaboration, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
- Excellent oral/written communication and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
Desired skills:
- Occupational Exposure Banding, performance-based exposure control limits, or evaluating toxicity data for SDS.
- Risk assessment authoring.
- In-depth knowledge/experience with regulatory guidance (ICHQ3C, ICHQ3D, ICHQ3E, ICHM7, ISO-10993-X).
- Toxicity data mining in databases and literature.
- Proficiency with software and in silico predictive tools (e.g., QSAR, OECD).
- Board-certification preferred (not required).
Benefits:
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees).
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.