TERA is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the best use of toxicity information for risk values.  TERA is a growing scientific and educational organization that strives to protect public health by studying the toxicity of environmental contaminants and developing corresponding risk values. 

 

TERA accepts letters of interest and CV's on an ongoing basis.  The positions below are currently available.  We will always consider outstanding individuals with the talent and passion to help us achieve our mission to support the protection of public health.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Toxicologist/Senior Scientist

Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA) is seeking a senior scientist to serve in a leadership role, continuing to build on the organization’s strong history in the development of risk assessment documents and risk science methods.  Key job duties will include:

 

Conducting detailed critical analyses and synthesis of toxicology data and developing objective and balanced integrated hazard assessments and dose-response analyses

Designing and conducting analyses and research leading to improved risk assessment methods

Serving as a senior reviewer of technical project work developed by other staff and providing technical direction to staff

Managing project teams in the development of the hazard characterization and dose-response assessments and in the development of risk assessment methods

Developing and implementing strategic plans for marketing and business development; preparing technical and cost proposal

Representing TERA at scientific and professional meetings

 

We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.  The successful candidate would be a creative problem solver, with excellent writing skills, and a demonstrated track record of managing complex projects.  We seek candidates with 5 plus years of experience in toxicology and risk assessment applications and a graduate degree in an appropriate field.  Additional pluses are international experience, expertise in molecular toxicology and/or quantitative/modeling applications, service on expert panels or chairing such panels, a desire to develop and present training courses on risk assessment methods, and certification by the American Board of Toxicology (DABT). 

 

TERA is an independent non-profit corporation with a mission to support the protection of public health through the best use of toxicity and exposure information in the development of human health and ecological risk assessments. We are a growing scientific and educational organization that offers an exceptional work environment where career growth and development are strongly supported.  TERA offers the atmosphere of a small organization, together with the opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists from around the world.  Visit our website at www.tera.org.

 

Location:  Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: negotiable

 

Electronic resumes may be submitted to: poehlmann@tera.org; questions may be directed to Maier@tera.org  

 

TERA is reviewing CVs at the current time.  Please share with colleagues who may be interested.