(Eco)toxicologist/Risk Assessment Expert

About This Role

The (Eco)toxicologist/Risk Assessment Expert supports an expanding business focused on REACH, Biocides, and Food and Health Care products. This role involves providing expert advice on human health exposure and risk to internal and external experts, collaborating with partners and CROs, and supporting companies in complying with regulatory requirements. You will also support the growth and expansion of Yordas Risk assessment services across various regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform (eco)toxicological safety assessments of substances and products under REACH, BPR, and Cosmetic Regulations using various simulation exposure models
• Commission and monitor physico-chemical and environmental chemistry fate studies with Contract Research Organisations (CROs) to deliver high-standard testing study projects, meeting business/external requirements for delivery timelines and technical quality
• Take responsibility for quantitative exposure and risk assessments by applying platforms (i.e., CHESAR) for the simulation of human and environmental exposure and risk
• Review and interpret toxicity information, regulatory guidance documents, and associated regulations
• Advocate technical positions on behalf of the client
• Prepare final chemical safety reports summarising risk assessment procedures and results under various regulations, with a focus on REACH, BPR, and Cosmetic Regulations
• Interact with various interdisciplinary groups within the company to direct and develop report deliverables
• Attend and deliver seminars, workshops, training courses, and professional association meetings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory toxicology requirements and risk assessment paradigms, especially related to organisms
• Communicate and cooperate with clients and relevant authorities

Requirements

• Must have MSc/PharmD or PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, Health Science, or significant experience in the assessment of toxicology hazard risk assessment of chemicals
• Knowledge of CHESAR and other risk assessment/exposure models
• Knowledge of Regulatory Toxicology with a special emphasis on hazard, exposure, and risk assessment
• Working knowledge of hazard classification (CLP or GHS) and REACH
• Strongly motivated, self-starter with excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a global team

Nice to have:

• Working experience in Regulatory Consultancy of at least 2-3 years
• Knowledge of IUCLID
• Working knowledge of EU Biocidal Product Regulation, Cosmetic Regulations, Medical Devices, or Food Contact Regulation
• Strong written and oral communication skills that allow dissemination of complex technical issues in a clear, concise manner to a variety of scientific and non-scientific audiences