Ecotoxicologists - Agrochemicals for EU

Scientific Associates; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Associates is a team of scientific and regulatory experts specializing in agrochemicals, with a strong focus on the European region. The ecotoxicologist will design, review, and interpret ecotoxicological studies for agrochemical products in line with EU regulatory frameworks.

Daily responsibilities include preparing risk assessments, drafting and reviewing regulatory dossiers, and providing scientific input on environmental fate and effects of agrochemicals.

Qualifications

• Design, analyze, and interpret ecotoxicological studies for agrochemicals.
• Knowledge of EU agrochemical regulatory frameworks and guidance.
• Prepare risk assessments and regulatory dossiers per EU and national rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare study reports and monitor ongoing ecotoxicology studies.
• Prepare risk assessments and study summaries (tier 1 to open literature).
• Prepare IUCLID dossier chapters and data gap analyses.
• Support BMD calculations and ecotoxicology section completion.
• Communicate findings to regulatory teams and clients.

Skills

Ecotoxicology

Environmental sciences

EU regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment design

Education

Ecotoxicology/Environmental Science degree

Tools

IUCLID

Job description

Company Description Scientific Associates is a team of scientific and regulatory experts specializing in agrochemicals, with a strong focus on the European region. The organization acts as a one-stop solution provider for all agrochemical regulatory affairs, supporting clients through complex EU regulations. Scientific Associates is committed to delivering high-quality, science-driven solutions that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The company emphasizes cost-effective services tailored to fit diverse budgets, making robust regulatory support accessible to a wide range of clients.

Role Description This is a full-time Ecotoxicologist – Agrochemicals for EU role based in the Greater Kolkata Area, structured as a hybrid/ Remote position with a mix of office and work-from-home days. The ecotoxicologist will design, review, and interpret ecotoxicological studies for agrochemical products in line with EU regulatory frameworks. Daily responsibilities include preparing risk assessments, drafting and reviewing regulatory dossiers, and providing scientific input on environmental fate and effects of agrochemicals. The role will involve close collaboration with internal regulatory teams and external laboratories, monitoring relevant EU guidance updates, and contributing to strategy for product registrations. The ecotoxicologist will also support clients by explaining technical findings, addressing regulatory queries, and helping optimize study designs to meet both scientific and regulatory expectations.

Candidate Profile:

Strong foundation in ecotoxicology, environmental sciences, or a related field, with the ability to design, analyze, and interpret ecotoxicological studies for agrochemicals. Knowledge of EU agrochemical regulatory frameworks (e.g., Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009), risk assessment methodologies, and relevant guidance documents.

• Preparation of study reports
• Monitoring of studies
• Preparation of study summaries of ecotoxicological (tier 1, higher-tier and open literature) studies
• Preparation of risk assessments in accordance with the EU and national requirements, including literature searches and information management
• Preparation of risk assessments for non-EU countries/regions
• Preparation of Completeness-checks und study lists
• Preparation of IUCLID dossier chapters
• Conducting data gap analyses, GAP evaluations and validity checks
• Completion of the entire Ecotoxicology Section
• Implementation and evaluation of questions in connection with BMD calculations