Remote Senior Ecotoxicology Scientist - Environmental Risk

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist with an Ecotoxicology specialty to join our environmental research team near Richards Bay. You will conduct risk assessments, design field and laboratory studies, and help develop mitigation strategies to protect ecosystems.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data analysis, and reporting, with remote work options and opportunities for professional development in a coastal industrial context.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Environmental Science, Ecotoxicology, Biology, or related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in environmental consulting or research focusing on ecotoxicology.
• Experience designing and conducting ecotoxicity tests per OECD/EPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecotoxicological assessments of chemicals and industrial effluents.
• Design and oversee field and lab studies on contaminants in aquatic and terrestrial species.
• Develop risk assessment models and prepare regulatory submissions.
• Provide environmental compliance guidance to project teams.

Skills

Ecotoxicology

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Regulatory knowledge

Independent work

Education

PhD or Master's in Environmental Science/Ecotoxicology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist with an Ecotoxicology specialty to join our environmental research team near Richards Bay. You will conduct risk assessments, design field and laboratory studies, and help develop mitigation strategies to protect ecosystems.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data analysis, and reporting, with remote work options and opportunities for professional development in a coastal industrial context.