Senior Scientist- Toxicology

Part time role-551 hours Clearance: Public Trust REQUIRED; REMOTE ROLE Role Description: This senior-level role provides toxicology expertise for the systematic review of published literature related to the safety of dietary ingredients. The Scientist IV will evaluate abstracts and full-text publications, extract key data elements, assess internal validity and risk of bias, and produce summary review reports to support the assessment of dietary ingredient safety. The position requires advanced knowledge of toxicological methods, systematic review frameworks, and critical appraisal of research quality, while coordinating closely with toxicologists and adhering to established inclusion/exclusion criteria and timelines. Need individuals who have a background in Toxicology and who can help in reviewing toxicological data. They should have deep ‘systematic review’ per se but should definitely have training/background in reviewing toxicological studies and the interpretation of the same. They should have experience in examining the scientific peer-reviewed literature of the toxicology of the specified dietary ingredient including evaluating abstracts and extraction of key data elements from identified studies related to the health impact in humans of the ingestion of the specified dietary ingredient. Responsibilities: · Conduct a kick-off meeting to provide specific milestones for each task, roles and responsibilities, and timeframes/deadlines. · Assist in preliminary assessments of potential size and scope of available research literature for dietary ingredients of interest including a characterization of the quantity and quality of available literature. · Assess what is already known about a dietary ingredient and related safety question by using systematic review methods to search and critically appraise existing research. · Produce a review report summarizing all findings. · Complete training on the application of selection criteria. · Apply the selection criteria to abstracts in the initial database hits. · Evaluate abstracts selected to determine if the publication will be evaluated in full text review. · Ensure each abstract is reviewed by two toxicologists. · Complete training on extraction of key data elements. · Extract predetermined key data elements from the full text of publications included after application of selection criteria. · Complete training on the application of risk of bias questions. · Evaluate full text publications included after application of selection for internal validity and risk of bias using the predetermined questions. · Provide a draft report at the end of each phase for each deliverable. · Participate in periodic meetings/conference calls at least every other week with the COR, the technical project lead, and other contractors to discuss status of deliverables and any issues which may arise. · Implements scientific projects. · Develops requirements from a project's inception to its conclusion in the subject matter area of interest. · Assists senior level consultants with analysis and evaluation and with the preparation of recommendations for system improvements, optimization, and development and/or maintenance efforts. Basic Required Skills · Advanced expertise in toxicology and systematic review methodologies. · Proficiency in applying selection criteria, extracting complex data elements, and assessing risk of bias. · Experience with systematic review tools (e.g., Covidence or Hawk). · Ability to prepare high-quality review reports and summaries. · Strong knowledge of PECO-based inclusion/exclusion criteria and risk-of-bias evaluation. Other Desired Skills · Familiarity with dietary ingredient safety assessments. · Experience collaborating with certified toxicologists (DABTs). · Strong written communication for regulatory or scientific audiences. · Detail-oriented approach to quality control and meeting deadlines. Education/Experience: · MD or Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, engineering, microbiology, pharmaceutics, physics, statistics, botanicals, or a related field (e.g., biopharmaceutical manufacturing, quality analytics, biotechnology research & development, or another relevant research area). Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job