Toxicology Analyst

AVON; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company is seeking a Toxicology Analyst to assess the safety of products and raw ingredients throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a Masters/PhD in Toxicology and experience in safety assessments, preferably in cosmetics. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness resources

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 0-5 years relevant experience of safety assessment, cosmetics experience preferred.
• Experience in managing information and writing safety dossiers beneficial.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess safety of raw ingredients and products during development.
• Perform literature searches and prepare safety reports.
• Co-ordinate clinical safety testing and prepare safety dossiers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to build relationships

Education

Masters/PhD in Toxicology or related discipline

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

We are seeking a Toxicology Analyst to join the Toxicology & Clinical Safety team at Avon Cosmetics. The successful candidate will use their expertise to assess the safety of raw ingredients and products during development and throughout their lifecycle. They will perform scientific literature searches, assess in vitro toxicology and/or clinical testing needs for products in development, and prepare safety reports. They will help design and co-ordinate clinical safety testing to evaluate product safety and support safety-related claims. A successful candidate in this position will need to remain flexible and support projects and work streams within the department as needed.

• 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 Experience

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• 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.

Inclusion and culture

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.

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