Ecotoxicologist

We are looking for an ecotoxicologist / ecotoxicology specialist to join the environmental risk assessment team of an expanding chemical regulatory science consultancy. Ideally you will have existing experience of ecotoxicology evaluation of chemical / agrochemical products and substances - this could be with a competent authority, consultancy or CRO/lab-based ecotoxicology company.

Your work will be predominantly agrochemical / PPP orientated but there may be some chemical and biocide work; projects will involve providing ecotoxicological support to registration projects; this will include reviewing data sets, sourcing data, study monitoring, compiling regulatory submissions, expert advice and environmental risk assessments. This company has a reputation for solving complex problems - you will gain exposure to non-routine and highly challenging molecules.

This role would be ideal for an ecotoxicologist with existing experience in agrochemical/chemical ecotoxicology and ideally some risk assessment. Knowledge of biocides would also be of interest. We’d definitely consider lab-based ecotoxicologists who are looking to move into a desk-based risk assessment role. Ongoing training and development is a key part of this company’s culture - you will gain deep expertise in this fascinating field.

**Key Skills**: Ecotoxicology, ecotoxicologist, regulatory affairs, environmental toxicology, risk assessment, study monitoring, dossier preparation, terrestrial, birds, bees, mammals, non-target arthropods, focus groups, industry association, industry panels, PPP, agchem, agrochemical, pesticides.

**VRS Regulatory** is 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.

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VRSREG2007