Toxicologist
Description
A toxicologist studies the harmful effects of chemicals — drugs, pollutants, industrial agents — on living things, working out what dose causes harm, how it happens, and how to keep exposure safe. The work mixes lab experiments with risk assessment that informs regulation and product safety.
They work in pharmaceutical and chemical companies, contract research labs, government regulators, and universities. The role suits rigorous, careful scientists whose judgments protect public health.
Dimensions
How this role scores across 12 work traits — creativity, structure, autonomy, and more
Career path
Training time
2–4 years
Training type
University degree
Transition difficulty
8/10 · High
Growth Potential
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8.7%
Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033