Cosmetic Toxicologist, Beauty & Consumer Goods R&D

Henkel; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Financial: 401k & bonus

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Toxicologist for the Consumer Brands unit in Trumbull, CT. You will perform safety reviews of cosmetics, collaborating with product development, regulatory affairs, and consumer insights from ingredient selection through launch and post-market stewardship.

The role requires advanced toxicology training, strong communication, and leadership capabilities, with opportunities to engage in industry groups and apply cutting-edge risk assessment principles.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex toxicology concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Ability to apply risk assessment principles and new scientific tools.
• Willingness to learn and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience communicating with regulatory affairs and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and toxicological review of consumer cosmetic products.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Consumer Technical Insights from ingredient selection to launch.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory bodies and external parties.
• Apply Next Generation Risk Assessment principles in product risk assessment.
• Represent Henkel in toxicology societies and industry groups.
• Contribute to process improvements and new toxicological methodologies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Explain complex toxicology

Collaboration across teams

Critical thinking

Education

PhD or Master in Toxicology

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Toxicologist for the Consumer Brands unit in Trumbull, CT. You will perform safety reviews of cosmetics, collaborating with product development, regulatory affairs, and consumer insights from ingredient selection through launch and post-market stewardship.

The role requires advanced toxicology training, strong communication, and leadership capabilities, with opportunities to engage in industry groups and apply cutting-edge risk assessment principles.