Regulatory Ecotoxicologist - Principal Technical Consultant

ERM; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An environmental consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Ecotoxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment expert in Madrid. This role involves providing high-quality consultancy services, conducting ecotoxicological risk assessments, and collaborating with clients to meet regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and proven experience in the field. The position offers flexibility and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Servicios

Flexibility

International group of experts

Competitive remuneration

Formación

• Proven experience in conducting ecotoxicological risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of relevant EU regulations and guidelines for ecotoxicology.
• Experience in communication with EU regulatory bodies.

Responsabilidades

• Provide consultancy service in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment.
• Work closely with clients and represent ERM in meetings.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Conocimientos

Ecotoxicological risk assessments

EU regulations and guidelines

Collaboration across disciplines

Communication with regulatory bodies

Statistical analysis software

Dossier preparation

Educación

Degree in Biology or related field

Herramientas

IUCLID

CHESAR

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking an experienced Ecotoxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment expert to join our team in Europe. This consultancy focuses on advising clients in the chemical sector, with emphasis on agrochemicals, biocides and REACH, to navigate the EU regulatory environment.

ERM offers the full range of chemical regulatory consulting services including data gap analysis, study monitoring, risk assessment, preparation and submission of dossiers and post-submission support. This role supports clients in agrochemical, general chemical and biocides sectors and aims to help achieve a successful registration. The position offers a collaborative, professional environment with a strong service focus and opportunities to grow client relationships and deliverables.

We offer a great opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a collaborative environment as a member of our ecotoxicology team. The role can be based in any of our offices in Brussels, Netherlands, Spain or Italy. We have a flexible hybrid working model.

Role responsibilities

• Provide a high quality consultancy service in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment to clients and to other ERM staff to meet regulatory and business needs.
• Understand clients’ desired outcomes and work collaboratively to ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Work closely with clients, represent ERM in client meetings and respond to specific questions on ecotoxicology.
• Contribute to the commercial growth of the business through actively participating in wider business development activities such as client visits, conferences, and expert groups relevant to the expert area, as appropriate.
• Undertake evaluation and summarisation of ecotoxicology data, ecological risk assessments and ecotoxicology study monitoring, with a focus on REACH requirements.
• Ensure awareness of the latest developments in all areas of ecotoxicology and ecological risk assessment.
• Work closely with other ERM environmental fate, mammalian toxicology and ecotoxicology experts to maintain awareness of projects and general issues.
• Define actions and identify and utilise resources to achieve project tasks or objectives; ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget and that goals are aligned to desired project results.
• Develop expertise in new EU regulatory developments according to business requirements.
• Assist in the personal development of other members of the ERM team, as appropriate.
• Undertake other scientific and administrative tasks on occasion, where this benefits the business as a whole.

Skills & experience

• Educated to at least degree level within Biology, Ecotoxicology or a related field.
• Proven experience in conducting ecotoxicological risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct ecotoxicology studies.
• Strong knowledge of relevant EU regulations and guidelines, including EU data requirements for ecotoxicology studies.
• Practical experience of communication and liaison with EU regulatory bodies (Member States, ECHA etc.) and involvement in expert meetings with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and across disciplines.
• Fully experienced in the preparation and support of dossiers using appropriate software (IUCLID, CHESAR) with a focus on REACH submissions.
• Strong commitment to delivering high quality work that exceeds clients’ expectations.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Excellent communicator (written / verbal) with the ability to listen, organise and prioritise.
• Proficiency in ecotox statistical analysis software is preferable.
• Experience in non-EU regulatory requirements (Lat. Am, North America, APAC) would be considered an asset.
• Prior experiences in participation in advocacy groups.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.

What we offer

• Flexibility
• International group of experts across regions
• Growth in new areas
• A large organisation with potential synergies with other service lines in ERM
• Competitive remuneration
• Various office locations