Toxicology Analyst

Avon USA; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in Northampton is seeking a Toxicology Analyst. This role involves assessing the safety of raw ingredients, coordinating clinical safety testing, and supporting product launches with scientific assessments. Ideal candidates have a Masters/PhD in Toxicology and relevant experience, preferably in cosmetics. The company values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness resources

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 0-5 years relevant experience of safety assessment, cosmetics experience preferred.
• Experience in conducting clinical studies and writing safety dossiers is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-time scientific safety assessments for new raw ingredients and cosmetic product launches.
• Assist with in-depth literature searches on safety information.
• Co-ordinate clinical safety testing and prepare safety dossiers for new formulas.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Education

Masters/PhD in Toxicology

Job description

Overview

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Natura & Co family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type: Permanent

What you'll be doing

Toxicology Analyst to assess the safety of raw ingredients and products during development and throughout their lifecycle, assess safety testing needs for products in development, and help design and co-ordinate clinical safety testing to evaluate product safety and support safety-related claims.

Key responsibilities

• Provide on-time, scientifically robust safety assessments to support new raw ingredients and cosmetic product launches and to maintain in-line product portfolio.
• Assist with performing in depth literature searches on safety information to support special safety projects and industry-wide issues, summarise and present recommendations to management.
• Co-ordinate clinical safety testing to evaluate product safety and support safety-related claims
• Prepare safety dossiers for new formulas

Skills and Expertise

• Masters/PhD in Toxicology (or related biological science discipline with an emphasis in Toxicology).
• 0-5 years relevant experience of safety assessment, with cosmetics experience being an advantage.
• Experience in conducting clinical studies, managing information and writing safety dossiers would be beneficial, but not a requirement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail; ability to prioritise, think independently, implement solutions and meet timelines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility to accommodate fluctuating project and study scheduling requirements in a fast paced environment.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Ready to be a part of it? Join us. #Avon