Principal Scientist, Toxicology Job
Date: Dec 1, 2008
Location: Rochester, NY, 14673, USA
Job Title:
Principal Scientist, Toxicology
Req #:
4606BR
Job Description:
Responsibilities of this position include: (i) overseeing the planning, strategy, development, and execution of the Non-clinical Safety programs supporting Bausch & Lomb Vision Care, and other areas as needed; (ii) prepare and defend regulatory documents; (iii) provide guidance and risk assessments on new formulations, leachable/extractables, industrial hygiene, workplace safety, and environmental issues; and (iv) manage studies at external contract facilities.
Job Duties:
Represent the Non-clinical Safety function on project teams.
Design strategies, execute and manage Non-clinical Safety programs focused on Bausch & Lomb lens products.
Conduct risk assessments on key ingredients, impurities, and formulations.
Publish novel investigative findings in high-quality journals and present data at scientific national meetings.
Oversee and evaluate activities of contract research organizations performing toxicology studies.
Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D. in Toxicology or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years experience in Medical Device Toxicology.
Special Skills:
Strong working knowledge of regulations and requirements for safety assessment and experience in managing non-clinical safety studies.
Work Location NY - Rochester-1400 N Goodman Street
Relocation Available Yes
Status Full-Time
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