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Senior Toxicologist

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

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Toxicologist to join our team at the UK Health Security Agency. As a Senior Toxicologist, you will be responsible for providing 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 the scientific content for the UKHSA Compendium of Chemical Hazards and a public-facing website.
  • Critically assess toxicity data on chemicals and provide recommendations for risk assessment and management.

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.
  • Able to critically assess literature data and other information relevant to assessing the toxicity of chemicals.

What We Offer

As a Senior Toxicologist at the UK Health Security Agency, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of experts in the field of toxicology and contribute to the development of policies and guidelines that protect public health.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced toxicologist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including a CV and a 750-word statement of suitability, outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to the essential criteria.