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Regulatory Ecotoxicologist

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Cambridgeshire
1 month ago
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The Vacancy

Are you passionate about the environment? Looking to develop or expand your career into regulatory risk assessment?Cambridge Environmental Assessments (CEA, part of the RSK Group) is looking for aRegulatory Ecotoxicologist on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. We are based in Boxworth, Cambridge however as the business has offices throughout the UK, we are happy to consider hybrid or fully remote working, depending on candidate preference. 

As a Regulatory Ecotoxicologist, you will join our established risk assessment team in delivering ecotoxicological risk assessments for plant protection products and other chemicals, with an emphasis on higher tier solutions and novel approaches. CEA specialise in higher-tier risk assessments, developing novel solutions for complex risk assessment problems. For more information about CEA visit .

Key responsibilities:

Act as an ecotoxicology risk assessment specialist for agrochemical and other projects, including the development and delivery of higher tier approaches for non-target organism risk assessments. Keep up to date with ever evolving regulations. Work collaboratively within the team, and across other teams in CEA (e.g., E-fate and exposure, toxicology) to produce high quality work in an inclusive atmosphere. Peer review colleagues’ work and provide useful and constructive feedback. Review data such as published or non-published experimental data. Process data in an appropriate manner. Draw logical and scientifically supported conclusions from available data. Write clear and accessible reports conveying information in a logical manner. Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and attend conferences, webinars, or events, collaborating with regulators, industry, and/or academia.

Desirable experience

Experience in performing regulatory ecotoxicological risk assessments, ideally gained within industry, consultancy, or a regulatory agency. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in the EU and/or GB.

Applicants with experience of one or more of the below points would be well suited to this position.

Experience with key EFSA Guidance Documents, such as the Bird and Mammal Guidance Document, the Guidance on the risk assessment of plant protection products on bees and the Guidance on tiered risk assessment for plant protection products for aquatic organisms in edge-of-field surface waters The application of these guidance documents at any tier of risk assessment Knowledge and/or experience with higher tier study designs, such as performing, designing, or monitoring GLP studies, e.g., field studies, multiple species studies, modified exposure studies, mesocosm studies. Project management experience

Person Specification:

The ability to interpret scientific data and apply it in a regulatory context. An eye for detail with good critical thinking skills. Flexible and a willingness to learn innovative approaches. A high standard of written English and ability to communicate complex concepts in an accessible manner. Excellent time management skills and able to work on multiple projects. Effective communication skills and a team player.

What we are offering:

Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience. Flexible working Ongoing training and development A supportive and friendly team A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.

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