Senior Chemist

Exponent; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in chemical regulation seeks a Chemist for their team in Harrogate. You will be responsible for generating data summaries, analyzing chemical identity and properties, and providing strategic advice on regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a degree in chemistry, experience in a regulatory environment, and strong communication skills. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team, Willingness to manage multiple projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree or equivalent in a relevant chemistry discipline.
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment, particularly in relevant areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Generating summaries of chemical identity and properties.
• Interpreting data from relevant studies and drawing conclusions.
• Monitoring studies related to chemical identity and properties.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong team working skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Good numeracy skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant chemistry discipline

Job description

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Chemist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Dublin (IE), Mannheim (DE) or Basel (SW) offices. You will operate within our Chemistry team and work on a range of projects to deliver data summaries, dossier sections and strategic advice to support registrations of crop protection chemicals and biocides in Europe.

You will be responsible for

• Generating summaries of individual chemical identity, physical and chemical properties and analytical method validation study reports
• Using existing knowledge and experience to interpret data from relevant studies, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions
• Monitoring studies relating to chemical identity, physical and chemical properties and analytical method validation
• Providing strategic advice on matters relating to chemical identity, physical and chemical properties and analytical method validation
• Participating actively in project teams to ensure Exponent’s high standards for external communication are met
• Adhering to budget and deadline constraints on projects
• Managing smallIOD projects and managing individual tasks of larger projects

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Minimum . degree or equivalent in a relevant chemistry discipline
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment, particularly relating to the areas of identity, physical and chemical properties or analytical method validatio
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong team working skills
• Good numeracy skills