Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

An Associate Toxicologist is the key entry level toxicologist in the Human Health Assessment Branch (HHA). You will work on a team conducting complex evaluations and interpretations of studies and data for identifying and advising on potential adverse health effects associated with the use of pesticides. As an Associate Toxicologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Evaluate requests for study waivers along with their rationales and peer reviewed journal articles submitted by registrants to support registration of formulated products and new active ingredients.
• E valuate product labels for appropriate signal words, precautionary language, personal protective equipment, first aid statements or statements of practical treatment and restricted entry intervals based on results from evaluation of submitted toxicity studies.
• Prepare Product Evaluation Sheets and Toxicological Summaries for new active ingredients, “Legacy Chemicals,” and formulated products.
• Research, review, and summarize additional data needed to complete data reviews to be in compliance with State requirements to protect human health.
• Conduct systematic reviews of older active ingredients or “Legacy Chemicals” to determine if all health effects studies as required by the Birth Defect Prevention Act (SB950) have been submitted and review peer reviewed journal articles to search for data used to fulfill current data requirements for health effects studies for “Legacy Chemicals.”

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Working Conditions

• Work will be performed in the office will be conducted in a climate-controlled cubicle within a high-rise building.
• Must be able to use a computer for up to 8 hours per day. Occasional travel by car or plane may be required.

NOTE: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

Special Requirements

• This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.

• If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.

• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• A strong background in toxicology and broad knowledge of subjects including biochemistry, pharmacology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, public health, exposure analysis and epidemiology.
• A strong background in reviewing chemicals for their potential adverse health effects.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with modeling, statistics, and using and creating databases.
• Ability to creatively adapt methods, techniques, and procedures to conduct assignments, analyze technical data, solve problems in technically innovative and creative ways and present technical information in a clear, concise, and logically organized manner.
• The ability to work independently and coordinate as part of a team and be flexible, adaptable and self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and public speaking and the ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity.
• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities.
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Critical Job Competencies

Communication

Decisiveness 

Ethics/Integrity 

Flexibility/Adaptability

Political Acumen 

Problem Solving 

Self-Motivation, Optimism, Sustained Commitment, Perseverance, Patience 

Teamwork

Technical Credibility 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Please include a resume or curriculum vitae that lists presentations, abstracts, and peer reviewed articles, as well as a copy of your college transcripts in English. Unofficial is acceptable, however if you are offered the position you will need to provide official transcripts at that time.

Job Tags

Full time, Permanent employment, Remote work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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