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Regulatory Ecotoxicologist

VRS Regulatory
Manchester
10 months ago
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An opportunity to join the Chemical Regulatory science team at an R&D focussed global PPP company. We are looking for an:

  • Ecotoxicology regulatory specialist
  • 2-5 years industry experience
  • Ideally with general ecotoxicology knowledge and some experience of risk assessment.


The role involves developing data, risk assessments and producing the ecotoxicology section of registration dossiers to support Active Substance renewals, products registrations, product reviews, scoping assessments, product defence and keeping track of developments in ecotoxicology and the impacts on PPPs.


You will work on all aspects of ecotoxicology (aquatic, terrestrial, NTA etc) but specific aquatic knowledge would suit the team very well. Training in higher tier assessments and other advanced areas will be provided, however you must have a good basic understanding of regulatory ecotoxicology and risk assessment.


We are looking for an ecotoxicologist who is looking to make their first or second career move; you are likely to be:

  • Degree qualified
  • Have (regulatory) ecotoxicology and risk assessment experience
  • This could be at a consultancy, a manufacturer or a competent authority
  • Specific aquatic knowledge would balance the team well, but is not essential.


You must have:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Be a quick learner
  • Able to multi-task, prioritise, and work quickly and accurately.


Key Skills:Regulatory Affairs, ecotoxicology, regulatory, risk assessment, regulatory science, aquatic ecotoxicology, dRR preparation, dossier writing, data review, data gap analysis, problem solving, PPP, plant protection products, crop protection, regulatory submissions.


VRS Regulatoryis the Regulatory Affairs and Risk Assessment division of specialist scientific recruiter VRS. We focus on recruitment in Regulatory Affairs, Registrations, REACH, CLP, SDS Authoring, Product Safety, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Toxicology, Regulatory Ecotoxicology and Environmental Fate in the chemicals, agrochemicals and biocides sectors.

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