PhD Toxicologist - Req. 1240

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) is a major global company.  Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Kingsport, Tennessee, the area offers excellent schools, outdoor activities, mountains, TVA lakes, low taxes, and access to major metropolitan areas like Washington DC, Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta.  Eastman manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers; and produces PET polymers for packaging. As a Responsible Care® company, Eastman is committed to achieving the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and security performance. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2007 sales of $6.8 billion and approximately 10,500 employees. For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com. We currently have a need for a PhD Toxicologist in our Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Department at our Eastman Chemical Company headquarters located in Kingsport, Tennessee.  Eastman offers a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits including: comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) plans, recognition programs, casual business dress, flexible work schedules, physical fitness and employee recreation centers.  Job Responsibilities: Protection of human health and the environment has always been a fundamental commitment by Eastman and is vital to maintaining a competitive advantage in the chemical industry. Eastman is committed to compliance with applicable HSE laws and regulations and with Responsible Care® as embodied in Company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Policy. This is a highly visible position both within the Company and externally and offers an opportunity to play an integral role in developing and maintaining a proactive toxicology program responsible for the support of Eastman’s new and existing products.  A Toxicologist provides technical leadership in many areas which could encompass: Participating in the review and assessment of Company products and initiate any needed testing.Providing interpretation and consultation to businesses related to safety data.Preparing toxicological/human safety assessments pertaining to occupational, consumer, and environmental exposures derived from manufacturing processes and product usage.Participating on internal committees/teams on product stewardship, product defense and regulatory affairs matters.Representing the Company on external trade and scientific associations (CIIT, SOT, ACC). Tracking and monitoring existing and pending legislation/regulations and participating in strategic advocacy efforts. Serving as an expert in human health toxicology and risk assessment, and providing direction and guidance for managing risk assessment support programs.Qualifications:Required Degree: PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Health Sciences or closely allied science with a minimum of three years of directly related product safety experience 
OR a MS with a minimum of five years of directly related product-safety experience.  Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Toxicology. Working knowledge and theoretical background in toxicology is essential.General understanding of industrial chemical processes is preferred. Ability to work on projects teams composed of members from diverse multi-disciplinary backgrounds.Knowledge in computers, electronics, software logic, instrument troubleshooting and the latest statistical tools is essential. Candidate should be motivated to develop into a company expert (leader) in toxicology.Should have effective writing and oral communication skills.Willingness to travel to other Eastman locations to assist if necessary.

Eastman offers a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits including: comprehensive health coverage, retirement and 401(k) plans, recognition programs, casual business dress, flexible work schedules, physical fitness and employee recreation centers.  

 

Located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Kingsport, Tennessee, the area offers excellent schools, outdoor activities, mountains, TVA lakes, low taxes, and access to major metropolitan areas like Washington DC, Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA.

 

Qualified Candidates should submit their resumes online to www.Eastman.com and post to Requisition 1240 – PhD Toxicologist            Eastman is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer