Toxicologists study the impacts of toxic materials and radiation on the function of living organisms by conducting experiments in laboratories or in the field. These studies can help identify ways to avoid or minimize the negative health implications communities may suffer due to exposure.

Responsibilities Often Include:

• Designing and conducting experiments
• Analyzing data
• Providing recommendations to policy makers
• Working with toxic materials
• Evaluating data
• Advising regulatory agencies
• Writing scientific papers
• Participating in risk assessments
• Generating computer models summarizing effects of exposure on human and environmental health

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