Product Safety Scientist

EPM Scientific; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking a Scientist, Product Safety to join its Research & Development team in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The role applies toxicology and human health risk assessment to ensure the safety of ingredients and products throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities include safety assessments of ingredients and finished products, literature evaluation, and collaboration with formulation and development teams to address safety considerations.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant scientific field is required.
• Experience in toxicology, product safety, or health risk assessment is preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety assessments of ingredients, formulations, and finished products using toxicology data and literature.
• Develop defensible safety conclusions and recommendations.
• Characterize hazards and evaluate consumer exposure using risk principles.
• Determine safe conditions of use and identify mitigation strategies.
• Review literature and apply weight-of-evidence approaches for decision support.
• Partner with development teams to address safety during product development.
• Evaluate post-market safety signals and recommend follow-up actions.
• Prepare clear safety documents and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Toxicology basics

Literature review

Hazard identification

Dose-response analysis

Risk assessment

Scientific writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Job description

A growing wellness and consumer products organization is seeking a Scientist, Product Safety to join its Research & Development team. This role applies toxicology and human health risk assessment principles to ensure the safety of ingredients and products throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Product Safety Assessment

• Conduct safety assessments of ingredients, formulations, and finished products using toxicological data, scientific literature, exposure information, and other relevant evidence.
• Develop scientifically defensible safety conclusions and recommendations.
• Characterize hazards and evaluate consumer exposure using established toxicology and risk assessment principles.
• Determine safe conditions of use and identify risk mitigation strategies where appropriate.

Scientific Literature Evaluation

• Review and critically assess scientific literature and toxicology data.
• Apply weight-of-evidence approaches to interpret findings, identify data gaps, and support decision-making.

Product Development Support

• Partner with formulation and product development teams to proactively address safety considerations during development.
• Recommend testing strategies and safety approaches to support commercialization.

Post-Market Safety Monitoring

• Evaluate adverse event reports, consumer complaints, and emerging safety issues.
• Identify potential safety signals and recommend appropriate follow-up actions.

Technical Communication

• Prepare clear, scientifically sound safety documentation and reports.
• Translate complex technical information into actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Ph.D. with 0-3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 2-5 years of experience in toxicology, product safety, human health risk assessment, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of toxicology principles, including hazard identification, dose-response relationships, exposure assessment, and risk characterization.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and toxicological data.
• Excellent scientific writing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience within consumer products, personal care, cosmetics, household products, dietary supplements, food, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• Experience conducting ingredient, formulation, or finished-product safety assessments.
• Familiarity with modern safety assessment methodologies, including:
• Weight-of-evidence approaches
• Read-across methodologies
• Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC)
• New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
• Knowledge of U.S. and international product safety regulations and guidance, including:
• MoCRA
• EU Cosmetic Regulations and SCCS guidance
• Experience evaluating adverse event data and other post-market safety information.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on consumer safety and product innovation across a diverse product portfolio.
• Broad exposure to multiple product categories, including nutrition, personal care, beauty, and household products.
• Collaborative environment that encourages scientific growth and cross-functional learning.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation opportunities available for candidates interested in working onsite in Idaho Falls, Idaho.