Toxicologist

Toxicologist (Regulatory & Chemicals)

Location: South Oxfordshire (Hybrid)

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Sector: Chemicals / chemistry

Salary: 37,000 - 67,000 depending on experience (potentially lower for more junior individuals)

Out client are a multi-national leading speciality chemicals company focused on designing and manufacturing additives for various fuels and lubricants, predominantly for use within vehicles to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency.

In a key phase of growth, our client is seeking an experienced Toxicologist / Ecotoxicologist to join their Regulatory and Product teams. If you are an experienced Toxicologist or Ecotoxicologist with an interest in supporting the development of new and existing products through the toxicological assessment process, then this may be the opportunity for you.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for experienced Toxicologists who have a post-graduate degree in Toxicology and a graduate level degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry or related scientific subject. Your responsibilities will include:

• Outsourcing and monitoring of toxicology studies aimed to assess new and existing products.
• Maintaining strong knowledge in current toxicology regulations within the UK and elsewhere; updating internal processes and noting potential impact on existing products.
• Conducting risk assessments and hazard assessments for new and existing products.
• Working with a global team of regulatory experts.
• Occasionally representing the company at trade and conference events.

Skills and Experience Needed

The candidate will have the following:

• Undergraduate (BSc, or equivalent) qualification in a life-science discipline (Chemistry or Biology) (essential).
• Post-graduate degree (MSc or equivalent) in Toxicology (essential).
• Proven ability to read, understand, interpret and relay complex technical and regulatory information (essential).
• Prior experience in toxicology actives such as: ensuring toxicology regulatory compliance, risk assessments, designing and running toxicology studies, environmental fate studies (highly desired).
• Knowledge of chemical regulations e.g. REACH and regulatory databases (desired).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential).
• Ability to work independently, or in a team (essential).
• Right to work in the UK without need for future visa sponsorship (essential).

The Package

As a multi-national chemical company, our client is able to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension.