Exposure Scientists and Toxicologists Positions at CalEPA

I received this message earlier today.  There were attachments with more detailed information.  If interested, I would contact Dr. Polisini whose contact info is below or Gerald Pollock (Gerald.Pollock@dtsc.ca.gov) from whom I received the email message. 

We’re interested in Exposure Scientists!

There may have been some confusion based on surveys of previous recipients of this notice. We have an open position for someone experienced in exposure assessment, particularly modeling exposures, who might be interested in working with the California Safer Consumer Products Program.

The California Safer Consumer Products Branch is seeking Toxicologist or Exposure Scientist candidates with demonstrated experience in assessing exposure to chemicals in consumer products. The position will support the implementation of California’s Green Chemistry law and the associated Safer Consumer Products (SCP) regulations. These unique regulations are designed to reduce harm from chemicals in consumer products. The SCP branch offers a progressive, friendly work environment that values innovative thinking, collaborative approaches, and enthusiasm for learning.

Please see the attached, more detailed, announcement as well as the Job Duty Statement (JDS) for the Toxicology Classification we are using to fill this Exposure Assessment position. Feel free to distribute it to those you feel might be interested.


James M Polisini, Ph.D., Supervising Toxicologist
Human and Ecological Risk Office
Department of Toxic Substances Control
9211 Oakdale Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818.717.6593 Voice
818.717.6515 Facsimile

Toxicology positions at the EPA

Earlier today, I received the following email about positions at the USEPA.  

The following job announcement was posted to USAJOBS today, December 8, 2016. The position is for a Biologist/Toxicologist (Neuro/Repro/Devel), GS-13. Please feel free to forward the job announcement to colleagues within your network. Note the job announcement closes on Wednesday, December 14. You may view the announcement from the following link by directly going to https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/458873000/ or by visiting USAJOBS and entering in the job announcement number (RTP-ORD-DE-2017-0020).

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