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Toxicologist

Salary range₹3 – 5 LPA → ₹6 – 12 LPA Top hiring statesGujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A toxicologist studies how chemicals, drugs and poisons affect living things, testing the safety of medicines, food, cosmetics and the environment.

Test substances for toxicity
Assess health and environmental risks
Support regulatory submissions and investigations

2 Skills required

Toxicology & chemistry Lab techniques Data analysis Regulatory knowledge Report writing Attention to detail

3 Opportunities available in the market

Pharma, chemical, food and forensic laboratories hire toxicologists.

Pharma, chemical and cosmetic companies
Forensic and public-health laboratories
Research and regulatory organisations

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹3 – 5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹42K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹6 – 12 LPA≈ ₹50K – ₹1L / month

Senior / specialist₹14 – 28 LPA≈ ₹1.17L – ₹2.33L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Gujarat Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara	Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Telangana Hyderabad	Hyderabad	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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