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Toxicologist roles in government labs, pharmaceutical companies, and environmental consultancies regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document the role's degree requirements and prevailing wage obligations before filing an I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Genetic, Environmental, and Occupational Toxicology (GEO Tox) is a diverse team of scientists with the goals of supporting patient, environmental, and employee safety. The candidate will complete risk assessments supporting occupational, environmental, manufacturing, and regulatory filings. The position will support programs across AbbVie’s therapeutic areas and involve a broad range of modalities across all stages from early discovery throughout development to marketed products.
We are seeking an experienced toxicologist with a risk assessment background to join our team in Development Sciences, Pre-clinical Safety. This is an onsite role based out of the Irvine, CA location.
Responsibilities:
- Critically evaluate literature and toxicology reports/summaries and utilize tools such as read-across and in silico data to generate toxicology product risk assessments. This includes toxicology support for extractables and leachables, health-based exposure limits (HBELs) including permitted daily exposure limits (PDEs) and occupational exposure limits (OELs), environmental risk assessments (ERA), and other contaminants.
- Successful collaboration with multi-functional teams to align on safety banding for implementation throughout the company.
- Engage in related external working groups to help drive industry standards and stay informed of upcoming regulations.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members in GEO Tox and adjacent departments.
- Plan and monitor studies at contract research organizations (CROs) for environmental assessments to support regulatory filings.
- Plan and monitor studies at contract research organizations (CROs) for worker safety studies to occupational safety and handling.
- Support evaluation/implementation of relevant new approach methodologies (NAM).
- Provide technical support for occupational health (hazard) categorizations and chemical registrations, including Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS/CLP, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Sr. Scientist II Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in toxicology or related discipline and typically 12 years of experience OR Master’s Degree in toxicology or related discipline and typically 10 years of experience OR PhD in toxicology or related discipline and typically 4 years of experience.
- Proven record of successfully evaluating safety risks.
- Excellent collaboration, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Occupational Exposure Banding, Performance-based exposure control limits, or evaluating toxicity data for Safety Data Sheets.
- Risk assessment authoring.
- In depth knowledge and experience with regulatory guidance, i.e., ICHQ3C, ICHQ3D, ICHQ3E, ICHM7, ISO-10993-X.
- Toxicity data mining in databases and literature.
- Broad range of software proficiency as well as in silico predictive tools for toxicity, i.e., QSAR, OECD.
- Board-certification preferred but not required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
-
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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ABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Genetic, Environmental, and Occupational Toxicology (GEO Tox) is a diverse team of scientists with the goals of supporting patient, environmental, and employee safety. The candidate will complete risk assessments supporting occupational, environmental, manufacturing, and regulatory filings. The position will support programs across AbbVie’s therapeutic areas and involve a broad range of modalities across all stages from early discovery throughout development to marketed products.
We are seeking an experienced toxicologist with a risk assessment background to join our team in Development Sciences, Pre-clinical Safety. This is an onsite role based out of the Irvine, CA location.
Responsibilities:
- Critically evaluate literature and toxicology reports/summaries and utilize tools such as read-across and in silico data to generate toxicology product risk assessments. This includes toxicology support for extractables and leachables, health-based exposure limits (HBELs) including permitted daily exposure limits (PDEs) and occupational exposure limits (OELs), environmental risk assessments (ERA), and other contaminants.
- Successful collaboration with multi-functional teams to align on safety banding for implementation throughout the company.
- Engage in related external working groups to help drive industry standards and stay informed of upcoming regulations.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members in GEO Tox and adjacent departments.
- Plan and monitor studies at contract research organizations (CROs) for environmental assessments to support regulatory filings.
- Plan and monitor studies at contract research organizations (CROs) for worker safety studies to occupational safety and handling.
- Support evaluation/implementation of relevant new approach methodologies (NAM).
- Provide technical support for occupational health (hazard) categorizations and chemical registrations, including Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals GHS/CLP, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Sr. Scientist II Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in toxicology or related discipline and typically 12 years of experience OR Master’s Degree in toxicology or related discipline and typically 10 years of experience OR PhD in toxicology or related discipline and typically 4 years of experience.
- Proven record of successfully evaluating safety risks.
- Excellent collaboration, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Occupational Exposure Banding, Performance-based exposure control limits, or evaluating toxicity data for Safety Data Sheets.
- Risk assessment authoring.
- In depth knowledge and experience with regulatory guidance, i.e., ICHQ3C, ICHQ3D, ICHQ3E, ICHM7, ISO-10993-X.
- Toxicity data mining in databases and literature.
- Broad range of software proficiency as well as in silico predictive tools for toxicity, i.e., QSAR, OECD.
- Board-certification preferred but not required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
-
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
-
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Toxicologist
Target employers with established PERM filing histories
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and federal agencies like the EPA and FDA routinely sponsor toxicologists. Search DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code 19-1021 to identify employers who have filed recently for this occupation.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring toxicologist roles
Filtering by green card sponsorship history saves you from applying to employers who have never filed a PERM petition. Migrate Mate surfaces toxicologist postings tied to employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
PERM locks your employer into paying at least the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels for toxicologist roles in your target metro area before salary discussions begin.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification with your employer early
Roles requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience may qualify for EB-2, shortening wait times for many nationalities. Confirm which category the employer intends to file under before the PERM advertisement process starts.
Understand that PERM recruitment rules affect your offer timing
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period, including job postings and internal notices, before filing PERM. This process typically takes several months, so factor that window into your start-date and visa-status planning.
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Find Toxicologist JobsToxicologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do toxicologist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Toxicologist positions most commonly qualify for EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or equivalent, or EB-3 when the role calls for a bachelor's degree in a relevant science. Because most toxicology jobs at pharmaceutical companies, contract labs, and regulatory agencies specify advanced degree requirements, EB-2 is the more frequent classification, though EB-3 remains available for roles where a bachelor's suffices.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a toxicologist?
H-1B is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and a competitive annual lottery at the 85,000-cap level. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 tier for most countries and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically takes one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to an H-1B that can activate within months.
What documentation should I prepare to support a toxicologist PERM filing?
You'll need official transcripts confirming your degree in toxicology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or a closely related field, along with any professional certifications such as DABT (Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology). Foreign transcripts often require a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency to a U.S. degree. Your employer's PERM attorney will also need a detailed description of your duties aligned to the position's listed requirements.
Which industries most actively sponsor toxicologists for green cards?
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, chemical manufacturers, and federal regulatory agencies consistently file PERM petitions for toxicologists. Environmental consulting firms that conduct risk assessments for EPA compliance also sponsor regularly. Searching DOL PERM disclosure data by the relevant SOC code lets you identify specific employers who have filed for this occupation in your target location.
How can I find toxicologist jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't state green card sponsorship intent upfront, so cross-referencing employer PERM filing history is the practical approach. Migrate Mate filters toxicologist job listings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness to go through the PERM process rather than hoping to persuade an employer during negotiations.
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