Toxicologist

Background

Toxicologists study how poisonous substances affect living organisms and the environment. They test chemicals, drugs, and other materials to understand their safety and potential dangers. Their work involves laboratory testing, analyzing data, and writing reports to help protect people's health and the environment.

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Pharmacologist

Environmental Scientist

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Toxicologist→Toxicology Manager→Regulatory Affairs Specialist→Research Director

Publications

Toxicology LettersJournal of Applied Toxicology

Books

The Dose Makes the PoisonSilent SpringToxicology: A Primer

Movies

Breaking BadForensic Files

Key Figures

ParacelsusAlice HamiltonBernard BrodieLuc Smeyers

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference615.9, 577.27For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Chemical ToxicologistEnvironmental ToxicologistRegulatory ToxicologistPoison Specialist

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