Environmental Consultant

VRS Regulatory; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS Regulatory in the United Kingdom is seeking an environmental scientist to support chemical risk assessment projects across sectors. You will work on environmental fate, exposure modelling, and regulatory risk assessment.

Ideal candidate has MSc or higher, interest in chemical risk assessment and environmental science, 1-2 years experience, familiarity with REACH advantageous, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MSc or higher in chemistry, biology, toxicology, environmental science or related field.
• Interest in chemical risk assessment and environmental science.
• Ideally 1-2 years' relevant experience.
• Experience with REACH, chemical exposure or environmental consultancy is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess environmental fate, behaviour and effects of chemicals.
• Model and interpret environmental exposure data.
• Undertake chemical exposure and regulatory risk assessments.
• Support clients with regulatory requirements in the UK, EU and internationally.
• Prepare technical reports and deliver presentations.

Skills

Chemical risk assessment

Regulatory science

Environmental science

Environmental risk assessment

REACH

Toxicology

Ecotoxicology

Consultancy experience

Chemical exposure

Education

MSc or higher in chemistry, biology, toxicology, environmental science

Job description

An opportunity to join a leading environmental consultancy, specialising in chemical risk assessment for clients across the chemicals, biocides and PPP sectors.

You'll work on a variety of technical projects supporting the environmental risk assessment of chemicals, developing expertise in chemical exposure, environmental fate and regulatory risk assessment.

Your work will include:

• Assessing the environmental fate, behaviour and effects of chemicals
• Modelling and interpreting environmental exposure data
• Undertaking chemical exposure and regulatory risk assessments
• Supporting clients with regulatory requirements in the UK, EU and internationally
• Preparing technical reports and delivering presentations

Projects cover a diverse range of substances including industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, metals, biocides and plant protection products.

You'll ideally have:

• An MSc or higher in chemistry, biology, toxicology, environmental science or a related discipline
• An interest in chemical risk assessment and environmental science
• Ideally 1-2 years' relevant experience
• Experience of REACH, chemical exposure/risk assessment or environmental consultancy would be advantageous
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and scientific communication skills

The company offers excellent opportunities to develop your technical expertise through training, conference attendance and varied project work.

Key Skills: Chemical risk assessment, regulatory science, chemical exposure, environmental science, environmental risk assessment, REACH, chemistry, toxicology, ecotoxicology, consultancy experience.