Junior Toxicologist

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**BAT UK** **IS LOOKING FOR A JUNIOR TOXICOLOGIST**

**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Junior Level

**FUNCTION**: Scientific Research & Development

**SUB FUNCTION**: Toxicology

**LOCATION**:Southampton, UK

**CONTRACT TYPE**:Permanent

**BENEFITS**:

- UK yearly Incentive Bonus - driven % based on business results and average annual salary.
- Share Reward Scheme (free shares and share saving scheme), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance
- Flexible Benefits Scheme: Tax Return Assistance, Cycle to Work, Holiday Trading, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance; Onsite Gym and Gyms Discounts-discounts at over 3,700 gyms, SPAs, pools, studios, and outdoor fitness events across the UK; Season Ticket Loans-Interest free loans for purchase of annual tickets for public transport.

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**

**What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**

The purpose of the role is to direct and deliver toxicological ingredient and material evaluations in accordance with guidelines from the Product Stewardship Council (PSC) in line with the R&D Policy Framework, Corporate Positions, and specific legislation for our product categories. To be an integral member of the team delivering innovations to market.

**What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?**

**Reports to**

Senior Scientist - Toxicology

**Number of Direct Reports
**No direct reports but influences others in opportunities in new directions & coaches/trains others in execution of activities.

**Core Relationships**

**Internal **- Product Regulatory Compliance, Analytical, Legal, Product Development

**External **- Suppliers and CROs

**Geographic Scope
**Local**:
**Travel Required**

None required

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- To recommend and guide the project teams on the toxicology evaluations, tests and design needed to build the data packages for the individual product launches.
- Responsible to articulate and drive defined program areas or tools that can deliver a common approach between categories that will aid the efficiency and treatment of different ingredient types or methods e.g., Naturals, Skin Sensitizers etc.
- Identify and suggest where innovative approaches can be applied and suggest changes to operating and partner management procedures for subsequent approval.
- Budget - inform forecast, lead project budgets, and adhere to financial process and controls.

**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Do you have knowledge of fundamental human health risk assessment approaches?
- Have you worked in FMCG companies previously?
- Do you have experience reading a critiquing scientific literature?

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**

**Experience Required**
- Relevant science background equivalent to a degree level qualification with good understanding of the principles of Toxicology. Ideally demonstrated technical background in toxicology test packages, particularly risk assessment
- Awareness of technical developments in toxicology & regulations (tobacco & consumer goods)
- Demonstrable a positive attitude along with an aim to succeed and flexibility in adapting to new tasks and changing priorities.
- Proficient computing skills to facilitate use of in-house database and skilled user of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Understanding of product regulations in tobacco or cosmetics, consumer goods, food, food packaging, pharmaceuticals, etc.), with basic knowledge of the contents and design of conventional tobacco and nicotine products
- Previous experience in some aspect of applied science, risk assessment, or product stewardship
- Good attention to detail with a keen problem-solving attitude to enable the delivery of detailed and robust risk assessments.
- Awareness of tobacco product emissions chemistry (e.g., T/N/CO deliveries, TobReg9, Hoffmann analysis, smoking regimes)
- Good communication, interpersonal, and planning skills, and ability work both as a team member and independently.
- May be a member of a relevant professional body, such as the British Toxicology Society

**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**
- Fundamental toxicological approaches
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Pro-active engagement
- Data interrogation
- Inquisitive attitude

**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**
- BSc in relevant science

**BENEFICIAL**

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