Senior Scientist - Ecotoxicology

Exponent; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Programs supporting health and well-being

Competitive benefits and compensation

Zusammenfassung

Exponent is seeking an ecotoxicologist to conduct environmental risk assessments in Basel, Switzerland. The role involves advising clients on regulatory compliance and summarizing scientific data.

Qualified candidates will have an MSc. in a relevant field and experience with EU regulations. The position offers competitive benefits and the possibility of home working.

Qualifikationen

• MSc. degree in biology or environmental science is preferred.
• Experience with EU plant protection product legislation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct environmental risk assessments according to EU legislation.
• Advise clients on ecotoxicology and risk assessment.
• Summarise data and draw scientific conclusions.
• Develop testing strategies and monitor studies.
• Provide high-level strategic advice to teams.

Kenntnisse

Environmental risk assessments

Ecotoxicology knowledge

Excellent written communication skills

Teamwork skills

Strong attention to detail

Good numeracy skills

Ausbildung

MSc. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Ecotoxicologist

Position: Ecotoxicologist in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. Work based in Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Dublin (IE), Mannheim (DE), or Basel (CH); home working considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental risk assessments for plant protection products as required by EU legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009).
• Provide advice to clients on plant protection product ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment issues.
• Summarise and interpret data, including study reports and published literature in ecotoxicology, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
• Perform data gap analysis, develop testing strategies, and monitor ecotoxicology studies.
• Provide verbal and written inputs to multi‑disciplinary project teams; contribute high‑level strategic advice and high‑quality outputs.

Qualifications & Skills

• MSc. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science).
• Experience completing environmental risk assessments under EU plant protection product legislation (e.g., Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009), with relevant field experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making ability.
• Good numeracy skills.

Benefits

• Programs and resources supporting health and well‑being.
• Competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs.

Job Locations

• Harrogate (UK)
• Nottingham (UK)
• London (UK)
• Dublin (IE)
• Mannheim (DE)
• Basel (CH)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

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