Eco-Toxicologist & Risk Assessment Expert (Hybrid/Flexible)

Yordas Group; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Medical Benefits

Generous holidays

Professional Development

Social Culture

Flexible working

Job summary

Yordas Group is seeking an Eco (toxicologist)/Risk Assessment Expert to support our expanding work on REACH, Biocides, Cosmetic, Medical Devices and Food Contact Regulations. You will provide expert advice on human health exposure and risk, collaborate with chemists, health experts and CROs, and help clients stay compliant with regulatory requirements.

The role involves developing final safety reports, managing risk assessments, and contributing to growth of Yordas Risk Assessment services

Qualifications

• Must have MSc/PharmD or PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, Health Science or significant toxicology risk assessment experience.
• Knowledge of CHESAR and other risk assessment/exposure models.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Toxicology with emphasis on hazard, exposure and risk.
• Working knowledge on hazard classification (CLP or GHS) and REACH.
• Strong self-motivation, good communication, and ability to work in a global team.
• Desirable: 2–3 years' experience in Regulatory Consultancy, IUCLID, EU Biocidal Product Regulation, Cosmetic Regulations, Medical Devices or Food Contact Regulation.
• Strong written and oral communication for disseminating complex issues to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform (eco)toxicological safety assessments of substances and products under REACH, BPR and Cosmetic Regulations.
• Commission and monitor physico-chemical and environmental fate studies with CROs to deliver testing projects on time and to quality standards.
• Carry out quantitative exposure and risk assessments using platforms such as CHESAR.
• Review and interpret toxicity information, regulatory guidance and related regulations.
• Advocate technical positions on behalf of the client and coordinate with internal teams and CROs.
• Prepare final chemical safety reports summarising risk assessment procedures and results.
• Engage with interdisciplinary groups to develop report deliverables and attend seminars to stay updated.
• Communicate and cooperate with clients and authorities.

Skills

CHESAR knowledge

Regulatory Toxicology

Hazard classification (CLP/GHS)

REACH knowledge

Strong communication

Global team collaboration

Education

MSc/PhD in Biology

MSc/PhD in Environmental Science

MSc/PhD in Health Science

Tools

IUCLID

Job description

Yordas Group is seeking an Eco (toxicologist)/Risk Assessment Expert to support our expanding work on REACH, Biocides, Cosmetic, Medical Devices and Food Contact Regulations. You will provide expert advice on human health exposure and risk, collaborate with chemists, health experts and CROs, and help clients stay compliant with regulatory requirements.

The role involves developing final safety reports, managing risk assessments, and contributing to growth of Yordas Risk Assessment services