Specialist - Chemical Hazard Evaluation - 30921

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

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a regulatory scientist to assess the environmental hazards of chemicals under UK regulations. This role involves evaluating chemical dossiers, summarizing data, and contributing to research priorities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant scientific degree and experience in risk assessment, with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least two years of applied experience in environmental hazard assessment.
• Experience in analyzing complex scientific and numerical data.
• Familiarity with REACH and CLP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate reliability of ecotoxicity and environmental fate information.
• Summarize and present endpoints from environmental studies.
• Contribute to priority setting and identify areas for further research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

First degree in a scientific discipline

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 resources;
• 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 to support you with your incident role.

The team: The Chemicals Assessment Unit is part of the Research division within 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 industrial and consumer chemicals, propose actions to manage identified risks, and collaborate with global partners and regulatory authorities.

Experience/Skills Required

You must have at least a first degree in a scientific discipline relevant to the assessment of environmental hazards and risks of chemicals, such as chemistry, biology, or environmental science. You should have at least two years of applied experience assessing the environmental effects and/or fate of chemicals, and their risk assessment may be in a regulated industry sector, either nationally or internationally.

You will need to analyze complex scientific and numerical data to identify key information to inform conclusions and be confident following standard guidance.

The role requires excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills to ensure deadlines are met.

In your answers to the competency questions, please demonstrate your relevant experience in environmental hazard and risk assessment of chemicals, including specific examples of applying such knowledge within the context of REACH and CLP regulations.

Contact and Additional Information

You will have an office base location, but the working environment is flexible/hybrid. You should be confident working remotely and collaborating effectively. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for more details on answering competency questions.

Applications are assessed blindly based on your competency answers. If application numbers are high, an initial sift using competence 1 will be conducted. Feedback is generally not provided at the sift stage. Interviews are expected to be held in July via MS Teams, potentially including a technical exercise using data.

For further information, contact [e-mail].