Managing Scientist - Ecotoxicology

Exponent; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Managing Scientist - Ecotoxicologist to join their Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. This role involves conducting environmental risk assessments, advising clients, and contributing to high-quality project outcomes. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and substantial experience in ecotoxicology and EU legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in biology, environmental science, or related field.
• Experience with EU plant protection product legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental risk assessments as per EU legislation.
• Advise clients on ecotoxicology and risk assessment issues.
• Summarise and interpret scientific data effectively.

Skills

Environmental risk assessments

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team working skills

Sound judgment

Education

Sc. or similar degree in relevant discipline

Higher degree (MSc, PhD)

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Managing Scientist - Ecotoxicologist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Harrogate (UK), Derby (UK), London (UK), Dublin (IE), Mannheim (DE), or Basel (SW); homeworking will also be considered.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting environmental risk assessments for plant protection products as required by EU legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009).
• Summarising and interpreting data, including study reports and published literature in the area of ecotoxicology, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
• Providing advice to clients on plant protection product ecotoxicology/environmental risk assessment issues.
• Data gap analysis, developing testing strategies, and monitoring ecotoxicology studies.
• Providing verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contributing to high-level strategic advice to clients and high-quality outputs.

Skills and qualifications:

• Sc. or similar degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (biology, environmental science). A higher degree (MSc, PhD) would be an advantage.
• Significant experience in completing environmental risk assessments under EU plant protection product legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong team working skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.