Toxicology Safety Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier seeks a Toxicology Safety Scientist at Colworth Science Park. The role involves assessing safety risks and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure product safety. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in toxicology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Subsidized gym membership

Staff discounts

Shares

Qualifications

• Experience in toxicology/consumer safety risk assessment within an industrial context.
• Awareness of novel, non-animal safety assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Assess human safety risks associated with ingredients.
• Deliver transparent, exposure-based risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal and external scientists.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc in Toxicology

Job description

Job Description

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Job Title: Toxicology Safety Scientist

Location: Colworth Science Park

JOB PURPOSE

At Unilever, we are committed to developing safe & sustainable products for our consumers. As a Toxicology Safety Scientist in our Safety, Environmental & Regulatory (SERS) team, you will provide scientific expertise to assure the safety of Unilever ingredients for consumers who use our products and the workers who make them.

You will join a team of safety scientists, where you will be supported in your development and expected to help others grow. You will work with multidisciplinary teams (including biologists, bioinformaticians, computational chemists, and mathematical modellers) to apply novel, mechanistic approaches to safety assessment. You will also contribute to bringing robust, new science to our safety assessments, ensuring we meet current and future needs. You will work alongside some of the industry's most respected scientists, learning new risk assessment approaches, growing professionally, and enjoying opportunities to publish and present. Additionally, you will have excellent career opportunities within a successful global company focused on winning every day.

The role is based at Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, near Bedford.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess human safety risks associated with ingredients, emphasizing novel (non-animal) approaches.
• Deliver transparent, well-documented, exposure-based risk assessments to enable robust decision-making, including clear communication of outcomes to maintain trust.
• Contribute to the evolution of exposure-driven risk assessment approaches, working with external groups.
• Develop an understanding of broader issues surrounding ingredient and product use.
• Be part of a team impacting how safety risk assessments are conducted and communicated now and in the future.
• Collaborate with internal SERS and Unilever scientists, as well as external partners, to provide expert advice on new scientific approaches to non-animal safety assessment.
• Promote acceptance and adoption of new scientific approaches externally through interactions with key opinion leaders.

ALL ABOUT YOU

You should be able to work effectively in cross-disciplinary and multicultural teams, with flexibility in a fast-changing environment.

We expect the successful candidate to have:

• A degree (BSc/MSc or equivalent) in Toxicology or a related discipline with relevant experience in product safety or industrial/occupational health.
• Experience in toxicology/consumer safety risk assessment within an industrial context (FMCG, healthcare).
• Awareness of novel, non-animal safety assessment methods and their potential applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying scientific information simply.
• A creative, problem-solving mindset.
• Self-motivation and a proven track record of effective collaboration in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work with scientists from other disciplines as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong team player qualities, both as a leader and a team member.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk assessment approaches for carcinogens.
• Postgraduate experience or higher degree (e.g., PhD).
• Knowledge/experience of product safety regulations.
• Project leadership experience.
• Understanding of computational approaches in consumer safety risk assessment/toxicology.

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is a leading global supplier of Food, Home, and Personal Care products, with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers daily. It owns more than 400 brands, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze, and Pot Noodle.

Facing climate change and human development challenges, our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace.'

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary, pension scheme, annual bonus, subsidized gym membership, staff discounts, and shares. Our flexible, hybrid working environment supports your work-life balance.

We are committed to wellbeing and offer various support programs. We value diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable adjustments during the application and interview processes. Learn more about our Employee Resource Groups and our commitment to equity at Unilever.

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