Specialist - Chemical Hazard Evaluation - 30921

Environment Agency; Hexham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Specialist in Chemical Hazard Evaluation to assess the environmental hazard and risk of chemicals under UK regulations. This role involves evaluating data, ensuring compliance, and contributing to research efforts within a flexible working environment. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and experience in environmental assessment, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of applied experience assessing environmental effects of chemicals.
• Experience with REACH and CLP regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex scientific and numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate reliability of ecotoxicity and environmental fate information.
• Summarize and present findings from environmental studies.
• Contribute to guideline development and priority setting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

First degree in chemistry, biology, or environmental science

Job description

Specialist - Chemical Hazard Evaluation - 30921

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Job Description

Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.

We are recruiting a regulatory scientist to assess the environmental hazard and risk of industrial and consumer chemicals under the UK REACH and CLP Regulations. Working in a team of science specialists in our Chemicals Assessment Unit (CAU), you will:

• evaluate the reliability and relevance of ecotoxicity and environmental fate information and safety assessments in chemical dossiers and reports prepared by companies or other regulatory authorities to identify key regulatory endpoints;
• summarise and present endpoints from environmental effects studies, fate data, and modelled estimates;
• describe study test methods, highlighting data limitations and uncertainty;
• use data to conclude on appropriate environmental classifications under CLP and whether UK REACH registration standard information requirements are met;
• provide quality assurance review and alternative interpretations (where necessary);
• contribute to priority setting and identify areas of further research;
• inform test guideline development and support our work implementing animal replacement methods;
• work to defined timescales to deliver outputs on time and within resource constraints; and
• build relationships and consult with colleagues in other teams and government bodies.

Responding to incidents is a central part of our work. You will be asked to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be provided.

The team: The Chemicals Assessment Unit is part of the Research division of the Chief Scientist’s Group. We are a dispersed team with hub office locations. The team provides scientific support to HSE and UK Government on environmental matters related to UK REACH, CLP Regulations, and POPs Convention. We assess the environmental hazards and exposure of chemicals, propose actions to manage risks, and collaborate with global partners and regulatory authorities.

Experience/skills Required

You must have at least a first degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as chemistry, biology, or environmental science. You should have a minimum of two years of applied experience assessing environmental effects and/or fate of chemicals, possibly within regulated industry sectors at national or international levels. You will need to analyze complex scientific and numerical data confidently, following standard guidance. Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills are essential to meet deadlines. In your application, demonstrate your relevant experience in environmental hazard and risk assessment of chemicals, with specific examples related to REACH and CLP regulations.

Contact and additional information: You will have an office base, but the role is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please review the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for details on answering competency questions. Applications are assessed blindly based on competency responses. Interviews are expected in July via MS Teams, potentially including a technical data exercise. For more info, contact [e-mail].