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Position Description

Employer: Environmental Protection Agency

Position: Toxicologist Trainee

Posted On: Oct 1, 2009

Qualifications: * U.S. Citizen * Enrolled at least half-time in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university * At least a 2.95 GPA on a 4.0 scale * Recommended by university faculty * Basic background investigation * Individual opportunities may have additional qualifications or require a specific major Only majors related to toxicology, biochemistry, biophysics, physiology and pharmacology may apply.

Description: The Student Career Experience Program at EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) provides students with paid part-time, semester-length, seasonal, or summer trainee employment leading to non-competitive appointment to the target position upon successful completion of at least 640 hours of on-the-job training and receipt of their degree.

Work for NEIC in Denver, CO, or Headquarter in Washington, DC. NEIC Toxicologist positions provide laboratory biochemical/biophysical analysis of samples taken to support emerging forensic methodologies for EPA and state environmental enforcement cases. Washington, DC positions provide scientific analysis to support pesticide registration and evaluating toxic chemical risks, including reviewing data, testing protocols and related information submitted by registrants.

Only majors related to toxicology, biochemistry, biophysics, physiology and pharmacology may apply.

Salary: $19.57 per hour for a master's candidate or $23.94/hr for a PhD candidate

Contact: Provide Resume, Cover letter, current official transcrip, recommendation, and writing sample to Roberta Miller- e mail preferred