Job Description

Are you passionate about toxicological evaluations, risk assessments, and ensuring the safety of materials? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can help shape industry standards? If so, we invite you to apply for the Toxicologist position at Water Quality Association!

About the Role

As a Toxicologist at WQA, you will play a vital role in conducting comprehensive toxicological evaluations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and supporting peer review activities. You will assess toxicological risks, perform material safety technical reviews, and contribute to the development of industry methodologies. Additionally, you’ll provide guidance to team members, maintain department metrics, and uphold laboratory safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct toxicological evaluations, including test battery development, formulation reviews, and cumulative effects analysis.
• Perform material safety technical reviews and normalizations for products under NSF/ANSI and NSF/ANSI/CAN standards.
• Support peer review activities, including document maintenance and preparing human health chemical risk assessments.
• Complete Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) assessments and assist in maintaining drinking water criteria.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on toxicology-related processes.
• Develop and enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and toxicology methodologies.
• Maintain department metrics and documentation to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and protocols.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, toxicology, or a related natural science is required (Master’s preferred).
• 1-3 years of toxicological experience (certification industry experience a plus).
• Knowledge of NSF/ANSI standards and experience with LIMS preferred.
• Strong project management skills and experience working with quality systems.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Initiative, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities.
• Passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Additional Notes About the Role

• This is a full-time position.
• Hybrid Role - 3 days (per week) in the office.

About WQA

At WQA, we are proud to be the leading voice in the residential, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry. Representing more than 2,500 manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers worldwide, we are committed to advancing water quality and safety through rigorous standards, research, and advocacy. Joining WQA means becoming part of an organization dedicated to shaping the future of water treatment. We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment where professionals can thrive, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a lasting impact on industry standards. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace that values expertise, innovation, and continuous learning. If you're looking to apply your toxicology expertise in a meaningful way, WQA is the place for you!

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