Steptoe LLP, a Washington, DC-based Am Law 100 firm, is actively seeking a Toxicology Specialist to join our Chemical and Life Sciences Practice Group in our Washington, D.C. office. The Toxicology Specialist will support regulatory assessments for food-contact materials, food, animal feed, cosmetics, dietary supplements, pesticides, and other products and chemicals regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and similarly situated counterpart agencies across the globe.

Essential Functions

Evaluation of the safety of various chemistries used in the manufacture of regulated products
Review of technical publications, toxicological studies, and safety assessments
Development and drafting of risk assessments and toxicology summaries
Coordination with Steptoe’s attorneys and other scientific specialists to assist in developing legal and regulatory positions for establishing compliance with applicable requirements.

Non-Essential Functions

Complete other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Toxicology or a closely related field of discipline is required
Previous experience working with – or in support of assessments related to – FDA, EPA, USDA, and/or the State of California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (“Proposition 65”) is strongly preferred.

Success Factors

Strong written and oral communication skills
Work well in a collaborative, team-based environment
Willing and able to present to regulatory authorities and clients in both formal and informal settings.

Work Environment

Available to work in the office 9:00 - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Hybrid work arrangements may be available for this position
Non-Smoking environment
Available to work beyond regular hours when necessary

The anticipated base salary for this position is $175,000 - $190,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.

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