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Toxicologist

Salary
$89.2K–$151.7K
USD
Hiring from
United States
Work type
Remote
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
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TOXICOLOGIST

To support ICF’s dynamic growth and expanding client base, we are seeking a Toxicologist to work in our Health Science Portfolio. This group of 100+ science professionals provide toxicology, hazard assessment, epidemiology, risk assessment, exposure assessment, environmental modeling, and related support that addresses the full spectrum of potentially hazardous agents, including chemicals and microbes. We specialize in identifying and quantifying the effects of environmental pollutants, such as metals, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds, on human health and the environment.

The Toxicologist’s project work would support federal agencies (such as U.S. EPA and NIEHS) in conducting and reporting the results of hazard studies and supporting risk assessments of environmental pollutants and microbes.

The position can be located remotely, although preference is for a candidate to be located in Durham, NC.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project and technical support of activities on multiple projects concurrently involving toxicology data, mechanistic data, systematic literature reviews, and risk assessment.
  • Support of and project leadership in literature reviews of carcinogens and other substances for potentially hazardous agents, including:
    • screening available studies for relevance to a research question,
    • extracting relevant study data,
    • evaluating study design and the risk of bias for included studies,
    • synthesizing evidence to reach a hazard conclusion,
    • performing quantitative analyses to develop dose-response relationships and meta-analyses, and
    • documenting methods, assumptions, conclusions, and key data gaps in a report
  • Task and project management
  • Interaction and correspondence with clients
  • Review of work produced by others
  • Development of technical publications and guidance, presentations at conferences, and proposal sections
  • Mentoring and training other technical staff

Basic Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree or equivalent in toxicology, pharmacology, environmental science, or related subject.
  • Minimum one year of experience with government programs (preferably U.S. EPA or NIEHS)

Professional Skills You Will Use:

    • Proactive and problem-solving approach to challenges
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Experience with project management and staff leadership
    • Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute technical approaches to solving scientific questions

    Bot and Third-Party Applications

    Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.

    Working at ICF

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    Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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    At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

    However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  


    Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

    The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

    $89,222.00 - $151,678.00

    N Carolina Remote Office (NC99)

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