Description:
We are currently seeking a Senior Scientist - Toxicology for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in our Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Dublin (Ireland), Mannheim (Germany) or Basel (Switzerland) offices; homeworking may also be considered.
In this role you will work as part of a diverse team of experienced toxicologists with a number of different regulatory frameworks to provide technical leadership in support of the registration of plant protection products, biocides, industrial chemicals, novel food and food additives and consumer products within Europe and other countries.
You will be responsible for
- Working in a diverse team of experienced toxicologists, working across plant protection products, biocides, industrial chemicals, foods, consumer products and occupational health
- Assisting senior level consultants to provide advice to clients in a timely manner and within budget
- Providing high quality technical scientific and regulatory advice
- Delivering finalised documentation to support regulatory registrations across Europe and other international markets, ensuring deadlines and budget requirements are met.
- Building and developing successful client relationships
You Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications
- A minimum of a BSc in chemistry, biology or closely related field with a strong preference for a professional qualification or higher degree in toxicology
- Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks relating to plant protection products, industrial chemicals, food or consumer products or experience of working in a health protection role
- Experience of working within a budget and to tight deadlines
Desirable Skills would include:
- Experience of data interpretation and problem solving
- Experience of working in a team environment especially multi-disciplinary project teams
- Familiarity with OECD test guidelines, the principals of GLP, study placement and study monitoring
- Evidence of and aptitude for networking (e.g., with external experts, business managers, representation on industry or inter-agency task forces, committee membership in a professional society, contacts across industry)
- Experience in the translation of mammalian toxicity data into techno-regulatory positions to support registrations according to regional regulatory practice
- Confidence in presentation of scientific data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Sound judgement and decision-making ability