Ecotoxicologist

RSK Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to high-profile projects

Professional development

Work with leading ecotoxicology/regul…

Job summary

Enviresearch Ltd is seeking an Ecotoxicologist to join our specialist environmental team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You will contribute to regulatory projects across the UK and EU, focusing on ecotoxicology, risk assessment and regulatory science.

This role offers hybrid working within the UK and the chance to work with leading experts on challenging projects, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing regulatory consultancy.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in an environmental science discipline such as biology, chemistry or related subject.
• Practical experience in ecotoxicology and assessing the effects of chemicals on wildlife.
• Experience conducting environmental or chemical risk assessments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and interpret scientific data.
• Experience producing clear, accurate and concise technical reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A collaborative approach while also being comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecotoxicological and environmental risk assessments.
• Review, analyse and interpret scientific data and studies.
• Prepare technical reports, scientific justifications and regulatory dossiers.
• Provide expert advice to clients and project teams.
• Monitor and coordinate ecotoxicology studies with external laboratories.
• Support registration projects and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to project management, proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Keep up to date with developments in ecotoxicology and regulatory science.

Education

PhD in environmental science

Equivalent experience

Job description

Enviresearch Ltd is seeking an Ecotoxicologist to join our specialist environmental team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ecotoxicologist with experience in environmental risk assessment to work on a diverse portfolio of regulatory projects, supporting the registration and risk assessment of plant protection products, biocides and other chemical substances across the UK and Europe. Whether you are an ambitious junior scientist ready to take the next step or an experienced ecotoxicologist looking for a new challenge, we would welcome your application.

About Us

Enviresearch is a leading scientific and regulatory consultancy providing expert risk assessment and regulatory support services to the global chemical industry. We have built a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions in ecotoxicology, environmental fate modelling and regulatory science, helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements across Europe.

Our collaborative team works on a wide range of challenging and technically interesting projects, providing scientific support from early‑stage data evaluation through to regulatory submission and approval.

The Role

As an Ecotoxicologist, you will provide technical expertise to clients and colleagues across a variety of environmental risk assessment projects. Much of your work will focus on UK and EU plant protection product regulatory activities, although there will also be opportunities to support biocide and wider chemical regulatory programmes as well as engage in more fundamental scientific development projects relevant to chemical risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ecotoxicological and environmental risk assessments.
• Review, analyse and interpret scientific data and studies.
• Prepare technical reports, scientific justifications and regulatory dossiers.
• Provide expert advice to clients and project teams.
• Monitor and coordinate ecotoxicology studies with external laboratories.
• Support registration projects and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to project management, proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Keep up to date with developments in ecotoxicology and regulatory science.

Essential Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in an environmental science discipline such as biology, chemistry or related subject.
• Practical experience in ecotoxicology and assessing the effects of chemicals on wildlife.
• Experience conducting environmental or chemical risk assessments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and interpret scientific data.
• Experience producing clear, accurate and concise technical reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A collaborative approach while also being comfortable working independently.

Desirable Experience

• Regulatory risk assessment experience relating to plant protection products, biocides or industrial chemicals.
• Knowledge of UK and/or EU regulatory frameworks.
• Experience communicating technical information to clients, regulators or stakeholders.
• Experience with biopesticides.
• Statistical analysis, modelling or advanced data analysis skills.
• Environmental fate modelling experience.
• Business development or consultancy experience.

What We Offer

• Salary of £34,000 - £40,000 depending on skills and experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Exposure to a wide variety of technically challenging and high‑profile projects.
• Professional development within a highly respected regulatory consultancy.
• Opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment.

Additional Information

• This is a full‑time, 12‑month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover).
• Hybrid working options are available.
• Candidates may be based anywhere in the UK.
• A driving licence is not required.
• Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Experience gained outside the UK is welcomed where candidates have relevant knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about environmental science and want to work on scientifically challenging projects that contribute to the safe and sustainable use of chemicals, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Enviresearch's team of regulatory and risk assessment specialists.

Enviresearch Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.