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Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Per Diem (~ 10 hrs month) Pharmacokinetist PK/TK Senior Toxicologist (Life Sciences). This position will work on-site in our Columbus, OH location beginning in 2025.
Battelle’s Life Science Research Center offers a staff of highly trained scientists and technicians, and state-of-the-art facilities to support our clients’ toxicology, safety pharmacology, and inhalation research programs. Our multidisciplinary integrated approach to providing critical solutions for our pharmaceuticals, biotech, agrichemical, industrial, and government clients increases the speed of the development while maintaining quality and compliance.
The Toxicologist functions as a subject matter expert within the organization and, as a study director, has oversight of the scientific elements of projects to ensure successful implementation and/or study completion. This position analyzes and reports results for publication or for the sponsor, provides scientific instruction to other members of the project team, and collaborates with other senior members of the staff on projects/research.
This position is responsible for the organization, management, and business performance of non-clinical toxicology studies. Develops and implements strategic business and market plans which contribute to the group’s overall operating results through financial management of gross business volume, capital equipment and operating budgets.
Responsibilities
- Performs role of Toxicology Scientific Subject Matter Expert (SME) on commercial or government contracts and grants; interfaces with client's scientific staff as appropriate.
- Reviews toxicology data and authors toxicology study reports, or portions thereof, as appropriate.
- Drafts protocols, amendments, departmental notifications, and study comments forms, ensuring correct grammar, punctuation, consistency in format and style, and adherence to regulatory requirements and contract language.
- Reviews and approves Provantis study setups.
- Participates in all required training.
- Follows GLP and other appropriate regulatory (e.g., OECD, ICH) requirements to ensure all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated findings, are accurately recorded and verified.
- Identifies and incorporates exceptions to GLP conduct into GLP study. Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following SOP's, GLP regulations, and study protocols.
- Reviews SOP's associated with study conduct and incorporates language into the protocol describing procedures or processes when necessary.
- Manages studies within time and budget constraints.
- Within defined policies and procedures, provides resolution to complex scientific problems within a specified program.
- Performs other duties as required.
Key Qualifications
- PhD degree in life sciences discipline with 2+ years prior experience conducting toxicokinetic or pharmacokinetics studies; or Master’s degree with 5+ years prior experience or Bachelor's degree with 8+ years prior experience, with toxicokinetics or related science totaling 2 years.
- Demonstrated experience (publication record) in analyzing and modeling toxicokinetic data.
- Knowledge and ability to use the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the particular field of specialization.
- Expertise in design, execution, interpretation of pharmacokinetic toxicology studies.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Has advanced the field of knowledge in his/her specialty. Work directly impacts the present or future of the organization in significant ways.
- Demonstrated competency in regulated environment including prior experience working in a GLP or similarly regulated environment.
- Must be willing to participate in random drug screening.
- We are unable to provide sponsorships for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology certified OR DABT eligible - if not already certified, candidate will be required to become board certified within one year of hire date.
- PhD with publication experience is strongly preferred.
Salary
Hiring Range: $50/hr - $72/hr
Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
