Toxicology Specialist

Croda; Goole; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in the UK seeks a Toxicology Specialist to join their Global Safety team. The ideal candidate will provide toxicity expertise for product development and support non-animal assessment methods. Responsibilities include working with business partners, contributing to strategic decision-making, and representing the company at workshops and conferences. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working conditions, ensuring a dynamic environment for innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

25 days paid holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Free lunch

Access to share plans

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in toxicology or life sciences, with relevant experience.
• Experienced in read across to support product development.
• Knowledgeable in non-animal approaches to hazard assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide toxicological expertise to internal business partners.
• Contribute to hazard/safety assessment evolution.
• Participate in workshops and represent Croda.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Knowledge of alternatives to animal testing

Ability to build effective working relationships

Experience in hazard and safety assessment

Education

Degree in toxicology or life sciences

Master’s or PhD in toxicology or life sciences (desirable)

Job description

Toxicology Specialist

Vacancy Number : req5326

Location : Cowick

Location Address : Cowick Hall, Snaith Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA United Kingdom

Closing Date : 16 / 01 / 2026

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationdriven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Toxicology Specialist to join our Global Safety team. In this role, you will be a vital part of the Global Safety team, contributing your technical expertise to provide expert toxicological advice for new product development, ingredient defence and strategic decision making for Croda chemistries.

You will be responsible for providing toxicology expertise to internal Croda business partners, and to providing toxicology product and substance specific support to Croda customers, with an emphasis on novel non-animal approaches to hazard and safety assessment.

You will represent Croda in workshops at Trade Associations and deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers. Throughout Croda you will be the recognised contact person for toxicology topics.

Who We’re Looking For

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

We require you to be :

• Educated to degree level in toxicology or life sciences, with relevant experience in a toxicology related field and hazard and safety assessment
• Educated to master’s or PhD level in toxicology or life sciences (desirable but not essential) but with relevant experience in a toxicology related field and hazard and safety assessment
• Experienced / knowledgeable in alternatives to animal testing for hazard and safety assessment to proactively support Business development
• Experienced in read across to support product development and ingredient defence
• In possession of excellent written and spoken communication skills
• A strong team player capable of building effective working relationships across functions within the company
• Able to impart technical knowledge to a (senior) management audience and be able to translate complex ideas into appropriate language for a non-technical audience

What You’ll Be Doing

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Providing toxicological expertise, including up to date advice on NAMs, to internal Croda business partners
• Providing toxicological product and substance specific support to Croda customers with an emphasis on novel non-animal approaches to hazard and safety assessment
• Contributing to the evolution of Croda’s approach to hazard / safety assessment to deliver to the current and future needs of Croda’s categories and regions ( use of in silico tools, read across, NAMs)
• Delivery of technical input into strategic decision making of the Global Safety and Regulatory Affairs Groups
• Preparing of, and participating in, workshops and representing Croda at Trade Associations, Conferences and Initiatives supporting alternatives to animal testing
• Recognised contact person for toxicology topics

What We Offer

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including :

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position based at our Cowick site.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email .

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.