Principal Toxicologist

Rimkus

London

OVERVIEW:
The candidate would be expected to evaluate claims of human health effects associated with exposure to chemicals, microbial agents (mold) or other toxicants in consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and in various conditions, including the workplace, home or the environment. Performs chemical risk assessments of materials and chemicals found in industrial and commercial facilities and other environments. The ability to evaluate foodborne and infectious disease outbreaks, as well as health impact assessments, is desirable. The position may include evaluating alcohol and/or drug intoxication.
The Rimkus Toxicology Practice Team is comprised of a small group of forensic experts seeking individuals to work independently and collaboratively with our team, assisting forensic and other clients with their toxicology needs. This role will entail taking on and leading your practice with daily interactions and communications with the clients, Rimkus leadership, and other consultants. Collaboration across the team, as well as within the company, to identify new opportunities is a critical skill. This position will require a self-motivated individual with exceptional organisational skills and multitasking abilities. The position will require the candidate to contribute to the business development of the team, communicate effectively with clients from the beginning to the end of the project, prepare and provide testimony in a legal or legislative environment, and manage time effectively. Past testimony experience is required.
Prior experience specifically in handling confidential information, reading, and summarising forensic, scientific, and legal documentation is required.
The entire team works from remote and international offices; thus, proficiency in using online interaction tools such as Zoom and Teams is also required.
This position is a home-based, remote position with remote supervision; therefore, success in this role will require an individual who can take initiative and is self-motivated to complete tasks on time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Conduct chemical and product evaluations to determine potential exposure levels and health risks in a variety of toxicology-related projects
Convey those findings to the clients in a meaningful way to address the question at hand
Exceptional writing skills for the scientific, legal, and lay audience
Capturing and managing casework
Effectively and efficiently managing caseload
Communication with leadership and colleagues
Budget development and transmittal.
Proves litigation, scientific liaison, and regulatory toxicology support to clients as necessary.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and CERTIFICATIONS:
Exceptional knowledge of mechanistic and/or forensic toxicology
Must demonstrate publication record
Prior experience demonstrating a strong understanding of the application of toxicological principles to diverse exposure scenarios is required.
Degree required – Ph.D./M.S. degree or international equivalent and above
Experience – 10 or more years or more direct experience in the industry, which can be in consulting, manufacturing, consumer product, regulatory, environmental, forensic, cosmetic, or any other toxicology role.
Testimony experience
Demonstrate the ability to market across the EU
Exceptional communication skills
REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Business development skills including public speaking and in-person meetings
Understand apply and articulate fundamental toxicological principles
Ability and desire to take on and learn new toxicological concepts
Work collaboratively with the team
Able to meet deadlines put forth by the client and manager
Able to work independently and remotely within agreed-upon work hours (weekend work may be periodically required)
Demonstrated proficiency using online interaction/meeting tools such as Zoom and Teams is required.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel
Experience in budget management
Abel to work well under and meet required deadlines
Proficiency with Zoom/Teams or other remote meeting tools
WHY JOIN US?
Be mentored by industry leading experts
Work on high profile projects
Access to continuous professional development and advanced legal/technical training.
Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with opportunities for global travel.
Join a culture that values integrity, accountability, commitment, and teamwork.
This position offers hybrid home/office working.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on merit, experience, and business need, and we actively encourage applicants to request any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.

Posted 2026-01-18

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