Human Health Toxicologist

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Human Health Toxicologist to enhance their regulatory services across various frameworks. This role involves conducting human health safety assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing expert guidance on risk assessment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in toxicology and relevant experience in regulatory consultancy. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Medical Benefits

Generous Holidays

Professional Development

Social Culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in regulatory consultancy or similar field.
• Strong understanding of regulatory toxicology and risk characterization.

Responsibilities

• Perform human health safety assessments under REACH and BPR regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive Chemical Safety Reports and risk assessment documentation.

Skills

Toxicology

Risk Assessment

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

MSc/PharmD or PhD in Toxicology

Health Sciences

Tools

CHESAR

Stoffenmanager

Riskofderm

ART

IUCLID

Job description

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Yordas Group is seeking a highly motivated Human Health Toxicologist to support our expanding services across regulatory frameworks including REACH, Biocides, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, and Food Contact Materials. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on human health exposure and risk to both clients and internal teams, working closely with partners and CROs to support regulatory compliance in a changing landscape.

This role involves extensive interaction with chemists, human health specialists, and fellow toxicologists, and will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth of Yordas’ risk assessment services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform human health safety assessments of substances and products under REACH, BPR, and Cosmetic Regulations using a range of exposure simulation models
• Conduct quantitative exposure and risk assessments using tools such as Stoffenmanager, Riskofderm, ART, and CHESAR
• Review and interpret toxicity data, endpoint studies, regulatory guidance documents, and legislation to support hazard identification and risk characterization
• Provide toxicological insight into human health hazard evaluation, with a focus on data interpretation and study quality
• Advocate for client positions in regulatory discussions and submissions
• Prepare comprehensive Chemical Safety Reports (CSR) and other risk assessment documentation under REACH, BPR, and related frameworks
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outputs
• Stay current with regulatory toxicology and human health risk assessment by participating in seminars, training, and professional events
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, regulatory authorities, and internal teams

Profile and Qualifications

• MSc/PharmD or PhD in Toxicology, Biology, Health Sciences, or a related discipline—or equivalent professional experience as a toxicologist in human health risk assessment
• Demonstrated experience interpreting endpoint studies across toxicological areas such as acute, chronic, reproductive, and developmental toxicity
• Familiarity with risk assessment platforms (e.g. CHESAR) and models such as Stoffenmanager, Riskofderm, and ART
• Strong understanding of regulatory toxicology, including hazard classification (CLP/GHS), exposure assessment, and risk characterization
• At least 2–3 years of experience in regulatory consultancy or a similar field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a global, interdisciplinary team
• Experience using IUCLID for dossier preparation
• Knowledge of Endocrine Disruptor criteria, including assessments of substances like Bisphenol A
• Familiarity with EU Biocidal Product Regulation, Cosmetic Regulations, Medical Devices, and Food Contact Material Regulations

Dependent on location, we offer an excellent range of staff benefits, including:

• Pension Scheme and Medical Benefits
• Generous holidays
• Professional Development
• Social Culture

Yordas Group is a leading provider of scientific, environmental, human health, and global regulatory consulting services. We offer chemical regulatory support, expert scientific services and support on chemicals management and product stewardship, global hazard communication, hazard and risk assessment, analytical and (eco)tox testing.

Our international client base includes chemical producers, manufacturers, formulators, importers, distributors, retailers as well as trade associations. Yordas serves various industry sectors such as Aerospace, Biocides, Cleaning, Electronics, Lubricants, Nanomaterials, Oil, Gas & Mining, Plastics or Textiles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Yordas Group embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.