Managing Scientist – Environmental Risk & Modelling (Biocides & Industrial Chemicals) Managing [...]

Seeds Renewables; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeds Renewables is seeking a Managing Scientist for an environmental modeller/risk assessor role focusing on biocides and industrial chemicals. This position is based in Harrogate, UK, with options for remote and flexible working. The candidate will manage projects relating to environmental assessments and provide strategic advice on exposure issues.

The ideal applicant should hold a relevant degree (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) and possess strong knowledge of EU biocides and industrial chemicals legislation. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is experience in delivering high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of EU biocides and industrial chemicals legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in environmental fate and behaviour studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of environmental section of projects.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments for biocides and industrial chemicals.
• Train and develop junior team members.

Skills

EU biocides legislation knowledge

Environmental risk assessment skills

Communication skills

Team working

Judgment and decision-making

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in relevant discipline

Job description

Managing Scientist – Environmental Modeller / Risk Assessor (Biocides & Industrial Chemicals)

We are currently seeking a Managing Scientist for an environmental modeller / risk assessor in biocides and industrial chemicals role in our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. The post would be based in either our Harrogate (UK), Basel (CH) or Mannheim (DE) offices. Home working and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of the environmental section of projects and conducting environmental exposure and risk assessments for biocidal products as required by EU legislation (Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012)).
• Conducting environmental exposure and risk assessments for industrial chemicals as required by EU legislation (REACH Regulation (Regulation (EU) 1272/2008)).
• Commissioning and monitoring environmental fate studies.
• Summarising and interpreting data, including study reports and published literature in the area of environmental fate and ecotoxicology, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
• Providing high quality verbal and/or written inputs to multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Providing strategic advice to clients on environmental exposure / environmental risk assessment issues.
• Ensuring that projects are delivered to high standards on time and within agreed budget.
• Training and development of junior members of the team.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. biology, chemistry, environmental science); a higher degree (MSc, PhD) would also be an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of EU biocides legislation (Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012) and industrial chemicals legislation (REACH Regulation (EU) 1272/2008), supported by relevant professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team working skills.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making ability.
• Experience in the monitoring, environmental fate and behaviour studies in accordance with relevant guidelines and bringing those studies to a successful conclusion.
• Proven ability to deliver projects to high standards, on time and within agreed budget.
• Staff management experience would be a distinct advantage.

Locations

• Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK
• Basel, Switzerland
• Mannheim, Germany

Benefits

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].