Toxicologist - ExxonMobil
Houston, TX
About the Job
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we work together..
About Houston
ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here
About ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc. (EMBSI)
Our history and our team
The mission of EMBSI is one that stretches back over six decades. Our team of scientists in diverse fields like epidemiology, toxicology, and environmental sciences serve as in-house experts to support ExxonMobil in meeting the world’s energy needs while keeping people and the planet safe. We opened our first facility dedicated to environmental health research in 1980. Since then, we’ve seen our work make an impact both close to home and around the world, including the development of new methods for health and environmental safety assessments. In addition to helping shape corporate policy and product development at ExxonMobil, we take pride in sharing our research with the global scientific community.
What role you will play in our team
- ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc. (EMBSI) is accepting applications for a Toxicologist position.
- As a member of the ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences Inc. (EMBSI) team, you will work alongside scientists and engineers around the globe to understand, research, and develop health, environmental and product safety solutions for ExxonMobil and the communities we serve.
- This position will be located in our Houston, Texas (ExxonMobil Spring Campus) location.
What you will do
As Toxicologist within ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences you will have an impact by:
- Providing strategic guidance in all aspects of toxicology evidence evaluation and chemical risk assessment to facilitate internal and external compliance
- Actively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to envision and advance the methodologies needed to evaluate the next generation of ExxonMobil products and processes
- Leading technical initiatives within professional organizations and trade associations to advance contemporary risk assessment methodologies and identify novel applications.
- Advancing the scientific dialogue through presentations at technical conferences and publications in the peer reviewed literature
- Displaying an interest and capacity to continuously grow as an expert and leader.
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Toxicology, Computational Toxicology or a related field
- Experience in the planning, design and critical interpretation of toxicology studies
- Excellent foundation in hazard identification and human health risk assessment principles.
- Familiarity with industry toxicity testing standards (e.g. OECD Test Guidelines) and global chemical regulations
- Familiarity with computational tools and new approach methodologies to characterize chemical risks
- Excellent project management and communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate toxicological data and methodologies to non-scientists
- Ability to work independently, embrace change, and collaborate with individuals with diverse backgrounds and scientific disciplines
- Ability to accommodate periodic domestic and international travel.
- The successful candidate is not required to have experience across all areas, but must have the interest and take initiative to learn and develop
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and collaborate with other scientists to produce impactful work products
- A passion for advancing the discipline of applied toxicology
- Demonstrated experience or interest to grow capability in computational tools and new approach methodologies to predict hazards/risk for chemicals and/or chemical mixtures (e.g. DEREK Nexus, TIMES-SS, OECD Toolbox, Benchmark Dose Software or similar computer programs and databases)
Experienced hires encouraged to apply
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you
- Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
- Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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EEO Statement
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
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