Jobs in Hull, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Environmental Toxicologist

At Huntsman we’re currently looking for Environmental Toxicologists to join our Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance team. In this role, you’ll help commercialize new chemical and polymer products by ensuring their regulatory compliance and sustainability. You’ll collaborate within a diverse and global team of human health, exposure, and regulatory specialists. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and grow your environmental science career in a fast-paced and supportive team while working on challenging, innovative chemistries.

A fully remote position is open to candidates located anywhere in the UK, and a second hybrid position is located at our Shanghai Technology Center.

As an Environmental Toxicologist, you will:

• Plan, commission, and supervise physical-chemical, environmental fate, and ecological hazard testing at CRO laboratories.
• Analyze and interpret chemical safety data to classify hazards in line with GHS and EU-CLP standards.
• Work closely with R&D teams to evaluate environmental risks and exposures linked to new chemistries and manufacturing processes.
• Compile and present chemical property and exposure data using standardized reporting tools such as IUCLID, CHESAR, and EasyTRA.
• Leverage cheminformatics (QSAR, AI) and New Approach Methodologies (NAM) to support chemical hazard assessments.
• Engage in international forums including regulatory consortia, trade associations, and expert working groups relevant to our products, markets, and compliance issues.

What we are looking for:

• University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, toxicology, or related field. Candidates holding higher degrees and/or having prior industrial experience are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in:
  • Assessing chemical distribution, persistence, bioaccumulation, endocrine disruption, and environmental effects of chemicals.
  • Analytical characterization and monitoring of complex substances (e.g., UVCBs, polymers) in environmental/biological samples.
  • Preparing chemical registration dossiers (EU-REACh), with proficiency in IUCLID.
  • Conducting exposure modeling and risk assessments (EU-REACh, US EPA-TSCA) using ChemSTEER, CHESAR, EasyTRA, etc. is a plus.
  • Managing standardized testing programs (OECD Guidelines) under GLP
• Knowledge of global chemical regulations and sustainability initiatives.
• Strong background in organic chemistry, with hands‑on experience in analytical methods (spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, MS) or polymer synthesis.
• Familiarity of QSAR, chemical grouping, and cheminformatics tools.
• Strong collaboration skills in setting strategies, and in managing projects, priorities, budgets, and timelines.

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, and we will strive to get back to you as soon as we can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.

Our family‑like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members located around the world. We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that you will bring whether as a recent graduate or seasoned professional. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry‑leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.