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Senior Toxicologist

DuPont Industrial Biosciences

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Location: Palo Alto, CA Posted Date: 4/12/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: EN-04713 Required Education: Doctorate/PhD Areas of Expertise Desired: Toxicology

Description

Together, We Can Solve the World’s Greatest Challenges
The solution to many of the most fundamental challenges facing the world today can be found in science. But providing for the food, energy and safety needs of a growing population will require more than science alone. It will require many people working together to devise solutions that improve the lives of people everywhere. DuPont has a rich history of scientific discovery that has enabled countless innovations and today, we’re looking for more people, in more places, to collaborate with us to make life the best it can be.

About DuPont Industrial Biosciences
DuPont Industrial Biosciences comprises an unmatched portfolio of capabilities in industrial biotechnology and biobased solutions. The unique combination of agricultural, biotechnology, chemical and material science capabilities allows DuPont Industrial Biosciences to deliver cost-effective products with superior performance and sustainability aspects to a range of industries.  Bringing together the expertise from Danisco, Genencor, and DuPont has yielded a unique combination of strengths in enzyme technology, materials science, and bioprocessing. We call it Powered by DuPont™ Genencor® Science. It’s what powers the innovations to help solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.

To extend our Industrial Biosciences team we are looking for:

SENIOR TOXICOLOGIST

We are currently seeking an outstanding individual to join our global Product Stewardship & Regulatory team based in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

Primary Responsibilities:
•Serves as Division toxicology expert concerning general toxicological issues
•Provide toxicological expertise and regulatory requirement strategy to R&D project teams and business units
•Ability to negotiate, interact and discuss agreements for toxicology projects with Corporate Toxicology Center and outside contract research organizations (CROs)
•Prepare, design, review, evaluate and interpret toxicology studies (mammalian and in vitro)
•Critique and edit toxicology and scientific reports as appropriate
•Prepare human health risk assessments in support of regulatory submissions worldwide
•Support the Product Stewardship & Regulatory team for all product safety and regulatory compliance matters (REACH, GHS, CLP, FIAP, SDS, etc.)

Requirements:
•PhD in toxicology/pharmacology or life sciences; DABT preferred but not required
•Minimum of 3 years experience in toxicology testing or regulatory toxicology
•Knowledge of life science and toxicology principles to prepare pre-clinical toxicology testing strategy
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
•Understanding of risk assessment principle and application
•Excellent interpersonal skills
•Excellent problem solving/analytical and critical thinking skills
•Competency in computer/software tools
•Outstanding organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize projects
•Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team driven environment


To apply:

Please submit resumes to the “Jobs & Careers” section of our website at http://biosciences.dupont.com
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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