Senior Toxicologist

3 weeks ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time
Job Summary

The UK Health Security Agency is seeking a highly skilled Senior Toxicologist to join our General Toxicology and Biomonitoring programme. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert advice on the health effects of chemicals in drinking water, contaminated land, and from waste processes.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide toxicological advice on the health effects and risk assessments of chemicals in drinking water, land, and waste processes.
  • Collaborate with UK Government departments to assess the public health impacts of chemical regulation.
  • Contribute to the development of scientific content for the UKHSA Compendium of Chemical Hazards and a public-facing website.
  • Critically assess toxicity data on chemicals and provide expert advice to support the work of UKHSA.
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of experts in the field of toxicology. As a Senior Toxicologist, you will have the opportunity to input in various aspects of the group's work and provide toxicological advice as necessary to support the work of UKHSA.

Requirements
  • Relevant Bachelors or Masters qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience in a relevant toxicology area.
  • Knowledge and practical experience of chemical risk assessment, regulatory toxicology, or exposure science and human biomonitoring.
  • Good scientific report writing and presentation skills, capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrate ability to critically assess literature data and other information relevant to assessing the toxicity of chemicals.
Assessment Process

The vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework, which will assess your qualifications, knowledge, and experience, and/or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

The assessment process will consist of two stages: Stage 1 - Application & Sift Competency-based assessments, and Stage 2 - Interview (competency-based).

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in toxicology, with experience in chemical risk assessment, regulatory toxicology, or exposure science and human biomonitoring. They will also have excellent scientific report writing and presentation skills, and be able to critically assess literature data and other information relevant to assessing the toxicity of chemicals.


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