In Vitro Toxicologist Job at Altria
Overview:
We are proactively recruiting for an In Vitro Toxicologist to join our Biological Sciences Insights group in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements.
The selected candidate will apply their scientific expertise in nonclinical in vitro toxicology to support the development and marketing of company’s portfolio of reduced-risk tobacco and nicotine products.
What you will be doing:
What we are looking for:
In addition to the growth opportunity to expand your expertise toward business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.
Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria’s Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria’s businesses and society. Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria’s smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other’s unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.
Provide scientific recommendations on cell-based toxicology testing for a fortune 200 company with some of the most iconic brands! Have a degree in Toxicology or related field? Experience in nonclinical studies and ready to apply your expertise to solve real-world toxicology challenges? If so, we want to speak with you!
We are proactively recruiting for an In Vitro Toxicologist to join our Biological Sciences Insights group in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements.
The selected candidate will apply their scientific expertise in nonclinical in vitro toxicology to support the development and marketing of company’s portfolio of reduced-risk tobacco and nicotine products.
What you will be doing:
- Subject Matter Expert in nonclinical toxicology – especially cell-based in vitro studies, providing scientific recommendations on regulatory and mechanistic toxicology testing as part of toxicological risk assessment for potential reduced-risk (RR) tobacco products.
- Identify gaps and support the development of nonclinical toxicology capability with external testing partners. Design studies, using both the standardized (e.g., OECD) and novel New Alternative Methods (NAMs) testing tools.
- Work with diverse test materials, ranging from, e.g., individual chemicals and mixtures, inhalable and oral tobacco and nicotine products.
- Study Sponsor on externally executed toxicology (in vitro) studies. Design, monitor, interpret, and report for internal communication and regulatory submission.
- Identify and qualify external CROs for regulatory and foundational in vitro cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies. Scope and manage project to proactively meet timeline and budget, as well as to ensure Quality and Data Integrity in GLP and non-GLP studies
- Occasional travel (10-20%) to CROs, such as for lab selection, inspection, or study monitoring.
- Proactively engage with external scientific communities; represent the Company via external presentations and peer-review publications
- Monitor and keep abreast of toxicology-related fields in the next generation Tox21 testing
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of experiences in Toxicology or related field. Advanced degree or DABT is a plus.
- Experience (e.g., study director, study monitor, or principal investigator) in conducting nonclinical in vitro (regulatory and mechanistic) studies using various test systems (e.g., primary cells, 3D organotypic tissues) and exposure regimens (e.g., air-liquid-interface exposure for in vitro inhalation).
- Proven records of interpreting mechanistic toxicology endpoints (e.g., systems toxicology, high-content screening assays of inflammation, oxidative stress, and DNA damage). Experiences in the in vitro-based hazard and risk assessment in lieu of traditional (in vivo-based) toxicity testing is desired.
- Hands-on experiences in toxicity and analytical testing of tobacco products (e.g., cigarette, tobacco-heat-products, smokeless tobacco products, or oral nicotine pouches) is a plus.
- Excellent project management skill, attention to details, and analytical reasoning skills. Effective communication in written and spoken to diverse audience (technical and non-technical) is a must.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; A strong team player with effective interpersonal skills; proactively seek and implement feedbacks.
In addition to the growth opportunity to expand your expertise toward business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.
Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria’s Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria’s businesses and society. Altria’s wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria’s smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world’s largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other’s unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.
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