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What’s it like to be a Toxicologist?
Toxicologists study the harmful effects of chemical, physical and biological
agents on living organisms by detecting and examining the symptoms, mechanisms
and treatments of poisoning (especially the poisoning of people). They also
determine safe or acceptable levels of exposure to particular agents.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Toxicologist earn an average of $1315 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $68380 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- enjoy and have an aptitude for science and research
- able to think logically and analytically
- able to carry out detailed and accurate work
- good communication skills
- able to think creatively and solve problems
- able to work as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Good vision for detail
These jobs require you to be able to see clearly to examine items close-up. It
covers jobs where poor vision e.g. tunnel vision, could make the work place
unsafe or the job difficult to undertake, e.g. draftsperson working with
detailed drawings; checkout operator reading dockets; work requiring good
hand-eye co-ordination for working with precision or semi-precision tools.
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Toxicologist
Toxicologists may perform the following tasks:
- study the amount of exposure to a substance (from pollution caused by environmental contaminants such as industrial waste products or emergency events such as a gas leak, for example) and the potential effect it may have on public health, plants, animals and the ecosystem
- study how exposure to foreign chemicals affects the genetic, chemical, physical and structural composition of cells, tissues, organ systems and whole organisms
- devise and carry out experiments to determine how chemical or drug concentrations in the body change over time
- test newly discovered or manufactured substances for their safety, effects and possible use as drugs
- analyse blood, urine and other biological and environmental samples to identify the chemical composition and concentration of drugs, contaminants and other substances
- evaluate evidence from cases where tampering and contamination has occurred
- write scientific reports on research and investigations, as well as more general information for scientific, managerial, political and general audiences
- document results, preserve evidence and maintain chain of custody (the document or paper trail showing the process from evidence seizure through to the presentation of the evidence in court) in criminal investigations
- provide advice to managers, politicians, primary producers, healthcare workers, the general public and community groups.
Specialisations
Occupational Toxicologist
An occupational toxicologist studies the harmful effects of substances used in
the workplace to determine a safe or acceptable level of exposure to workers,
as well as appropriate control measures to reduce or eliminate worker
exposure.
Analytical Toxicologist
An analytical toxicologist identifies and measures toxic agents in biological
and environmental samples to determine the extent of exposure (after poisoning
or a chemical spill, or during long-term environmental contamination, for
example) and to monitor the remediation of chemical spills.
Clinical Toxicologist
A clinical toxicologist has medical qualifications to study the harmful
effects of chemicals, drugs, pesticides and other substances on humans through
the clinical diagnosis of symptoms and biological poisoning. Clinical
toxicologists also treat and manage intoxicated patients.
Environmental Toxicologist/Ecotoxicologist
An environmental toxicologist/ecotoxicologist studies the harmful effects of
environmental exposure to chemical, physical and biological agents on living
organisms (including their effects on humans, fish, other animals and plants),
as well as their effects on ecosystems.
Regulatory Toxicologist
A regulatory toxicologist has the primary role of ensuring public health and
safety from the use of chemicals, drugs and pesticides by identifying
potential health risks posed by exposure to such substances. Regulatory
toxicologists provide advice to governments, health professionals, politicians
and the public on potential risks associated with chemical exposure so that
appropriate risk management strategies may be implemented to protect the
health of workers and the public.
Forensic Toxicologist
A forensic toxicologist specialises in the study of alcohol, legal and illicit
drugs, and poisons, including their chemical composition, preparation and
identification. Forensic toxicologists also study the absorption, distribution
and elimination characteristics of chemicals and substances in the body, as
well as the way in which the body responds to them and the factors that
determine drug safety and effectiveness.