Toxicologist - Forensic Expert

Job Description

Job Description

You are a highly driven Toxicologist with 5+ years of experience working with alcohol, prescription/illicit drugs, and toxicants. You possess a deep understanding of drug, environmental, occupational, chemical, and/or biological exposures.

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert. 

As a Toxicology Forensic Expert, you will:

• Investigate cases involving toxicology.
• Analyze complex scenarios, applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing exposure, adverse effects, and causation. This role offers you a chance to:

• Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with highly respected experts.
• Continuously learn and grow as an expert in your field.
• Make a tangible difference in litigation.

Locations: Las Vegas, NV & Dallas/Ft. Worth/Irving, TX area (hybrid)

Requirements

• Education: Ph.D. in toxicology with broad training and expertise in a relevant discipline (toxicology, chemistry, biology, microbiology, physiology, pathology, etc.). Postdoctoral training & research in toxicology is preferred.
• Certification: Board certification (preferred) in toxicology, such as ABFT or DABT.
• Membership: Member of an organization with a toxicology focus (ex. SOFT or SOT).
• Experience: 5+ years of experience working in the field of toxicology; interpretive, mechanistic-oriented human clinical research, and/or animal research is preferred.
  • If your past work experience is in industry or government , several broad-based experiences are highly desirable including work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a government entity, military, and/or a forensic toxicology laboratory with emphasis on interpretation of scientific results.
  • If your past work experience is as an assistant, associate, or full professor in an academic institution, active involvement in a toxicology research program, evidence of competitive and renewable research funding, commensurate teaching and committee responsibilities.
• Work Style: Roughly 20% travel for initial training phase; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep toxicology knowledge to a challenging new domain.

About Us

Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines.

Employees at Robson Forensic work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

If this opportunity meets your requirements for a challenging and rewarding career, and you meet our minimum requirements, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.