Toxicologist jobs in Lacey, WA

Toxicologist develops and coordinates regulatory programs for consumer products. Conducts research on toxic effects of consumer products and ingredients on laboratory animals for manufacturers of consumer products. Being a Toxicologist may require a Ph. D in toxicology or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Additionally, Toxicologist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project manager or director. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Aquatic Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2)
  • State of Washington
  • Lacey, WA FULL_TIME
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    Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill an Aquatic Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2) position. This position is located in our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. As an Aquatic Toxicologist, you will manage and oversee sediment and upland contaminated site cleanup, providing expert-level technical support on benthic and human health protective standards. You’ll evaluate research, peer-reviewed publications, and other technical information related to regulatory toxicology, toxicokinetics, and environmental fate and transport to determine potential adverse health and ecological effects of exposure to environmental chemicals at Puget Sound cleanup sites. In your role, you will ensure the proper implementation of state environmental regulations during remedial investigations, feasibility studies, engineering design, implementation of cleanup, and post-construction monitoring. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in workgroups regarding the development and implementation of sediment policy related to cleanup in Washington, as well as participate in and lead training to TCP peers on a broad spectrum of sediment cleanup topics. The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 4, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 3, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information About the Department of EcologyProtecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering: A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.Continuous growth and development opportunities. Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.Our commitment to DEIRDiversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

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    What makes this role unique?As an Aquatic Toxicologist, you will contribute your sediment expertise to direct and evaluate sediment toxicity assessments and research of critical interest to the state under the Sediment Management Standards and Model Toxics Control Act at contaminated cleanup sites in the Southwest Region. In addition to your benthic community ecology and bioassay assessment research, you’ll provide oversight assistance to site managers focused on toxicity testing and ecological effects. You’ll also represent the program as a technical expert in benthic community analysis and ecotoxicology as it relates to sediment cleanup at public forums and on interagency panels. Additional duties will include: Apply principles of environmental chemistry, human toxicology, and aquatic toxicology, evaluate remedial actions needed at contaminated sites.Review site chemical and biological sampling data to determine if sediment is fully characterized. Apply regulatory standards in the investigation and cleanup of contaminated marine and freshwater sediment sites.Determine the efficacy of proposed field sampling, testing and data gathering, and evaluate the sampling and analysis plans, remedial investigations, and feasibility studies at contaminated sites.Review and provide comments to technical documents including remedial investigations / feasibility studies, sediment sampling and analysis plans, sediment data reports, engineering design reports, construction compliance and as-built surveys, and post construction monitoring programs. Provide technical sediment expertise for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit sediment requirements.Provide in-field oversight of active cleanup construction work. Evaluate and document contractor performance related to construction plans and permits.Analyze and interpret toxicity tests and related data, and the application of the SMS as it relates to toxicity requirements.Actively participate in the development of sediment policy.Assist with evaluating and providing statistical analysis on Quality Assurance / Quality Control and sampling plans.

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    Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology. Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.A list of three professional references.Note: References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s formal authorization.Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.): Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information: If you have specific questions about the position, please email Jerome Lambiotte at: Jerome.Lambiotte@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Jerome to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov.Why work for Ecology?As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
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Aquatic Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2)
  • State of Washington
  • Thurston, WA FULL_TIME
  • Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill an Aquatic Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2) position. This position is...
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Senior Toxicologist (TOX3) DOH7899
  • State of Washington
  • Thurston, WA FULL_TIME
  • This recruitment has been reposted to invite additional applicants to apply and will remain open continuously. Applicant review is ongoing with the next review on March 6, 2024. The hiring authority r...
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At-Sea Research Surveyor - Fish and Wildlife Biologist 1 - Career Seasonal - *03708-24
  • State of Washington
  • Olympia, WA
  • FULL-TIME/CAREER SEASONAL AT-SEA RESEARCH SURVEYOR FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 1 Fish Program Montesano Washington - Gra...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Data Scientist
  • Cardinal Health
  • Olympia, WA
  • Fuse is on a mission to disrupt healthcare. Our focus on technology, design and a product mindset will help drive that d...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Principal Research Scientist (Policy Research) at ETS Research Division
  • Educational Testing Service
  • Olympia, WA
  • About ETS: For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Research Assistant (MA3) DOH8055
  • State of Washington
  • Olympia, WA
  • This announcement is for a full-time, permanent, Management Analyst 3 position. Join Us in Making a Difference! The Wash...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Grant Research Assistant
  • State of Washington
  • Olympia, WA
  • This grant-funded position is anticipated to last one year with the possibility of extension. The Research Assistant wil...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Research And Development Technician
  • Össur
  • Olympia, WA
  • Job Description: The R&D Technician will execute experiments, test plans, gather data, maintain test equipment, write re...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physicist
  • Department of the Air Force
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Summary The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Pa...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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DIABETES SALES SPECIALIST -- Tacoma WA
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-chan...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Lacey, Washington

Lacey is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. Established as a suburb of Olympia, its population was 42,393 at the 2010 census out of a county population of 252,264. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.51 square miles (42.76 km2), of which, 16.06 square miles (41.60 km2) is land and 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2) is water....
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