TOXICOLOGIST

Education/Training

 Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree in natural science (forensics, chemistry, biology)

 Graduate degree program in toxicology

 Skills

 Ability to follow safety procedures

 Colleges
 Kaplan University - $371 per quarter hour
 American InterContinental University - $15,290 per year
 Capella University
 South University
 Penn Foster Career School
 University of Georgia - $26,404 (in state) per year
 New York University
 University of Iowa
 Iowa State University
 Mississippi State
 University of Kentucky
 CDI College

Responsibilities/Daily Activities

 Identify toxins
 Test bodily fluids and tissue samples
 Assess risks and harmful effects of toxins
 Advise on the safe handling of toxic substances and radiation, in production or in the event of an accident

Career Outlook and Income

Median income

 $56,320 per year

Job outlook

 Expected to increase by 27%

Sources

Forensic Toxicologist: Education Requirements and Career Information. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://study.com/articles/Forensic_Toxicologist_Education_Requirements_and_Career_Information.html

Toxicologist: job description. (2017, March 7). Retrieved from https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-

descriptions/292569-toxicologist-job-description

What is a Forensic Toxicologist: Jobs, Education Requirements and Salary Expectations. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/forensic-toxicologist/

Self-Reflection

I feel that I would love this job. I’ve always been interested in chemistry, and I love seeing the results and effects of
chemicals. I think it would be very interesting to experiment with all the different chemicals. Also, I would be helping
with the investigation of a crime scene which would be very exciting. I would definitely consider this job.