Senior Scientist - Ecotoxicology

Exponent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being support

Competitive compensation programs

Job summary

Exponent is seeking an Ecotoxicologist to join their Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. The role will involve conducting environmental risk assessments, advising clients on ecotoxicology, and supporting project teams with high-quality outputs.

Ideal candidates will have an MSc degree, relevant field experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a flexible work environment across various locations, including London and Harrogate, along with competitive benefits and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience completing environmental risk assessments under EU legislation.
• Strong background in biology or environmental science.
• Proven ability to summarise and interpret scientific data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental risk assessments as required by EU legislation.
• Advise clients on ecotoxicology and risk assessment issues.
• Perform data gap analysis and develop testing strategies.

Skills

Environmental risk assessments

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Decision-making

Numeracy skills

Education

MSc. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

Ecotoxicologist

Position: Ecotoxicologist in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. Work based in Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Dublin (IE), Mannheim (DE), or Basel (CH); home working considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental risk assessments for plant protection products as required by EU legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009).
• Provide advice to clients on plant protection product ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment issues.
• Summarise and interpret data, including study reports and published literature in ecotoxicology, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
• Perform data gap analysis, develop testing strategies, and monitor ecotoxicology studies.
• Provide verbal and written inputs to multi‑disciplinary project teams; contribute high‑level strategic advice and high‑quality outputs.

Qualifications & Skills

• MSc. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science).
• Experience completing environmental risk assessments under EU plant protection product legislation (e.g., Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009), with relevant field experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making ability.
• Good numeracy skills.

Benefits

• Programs and resources supporting health and well‑being.
• Competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs.

Job Locations

• Harrogate (UK)
• Nottingham (UK)
• London (UK)
• Dublin (IE)
• Mannheim (DE)
• Basel (CH)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

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