Principal Technical Consultant - Regulatory Ecotoxicologist

Overview

Environmental Resources Management (ERM), is seeking an experienced Ecotoxicology and Environmental Risk Assessment expert to join our well-respected team in Europe. This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with strong track record of advising clients in the chemical sector, with a focus on agrochemicals, biocides and REACH, to help them to navigate the complexities of the EU regulatory environment. ERM offers the full range of chemical regulatory consulting services including data gap analysis, study monitoring, risk assessment, preparation and submission of dossiers and post-submission support. Working with clients in the agrochemical, general chemical and biocides sectors, this person will play a key role to help our clients achieve a successful registration. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to work with a dedicated team of professionals who share a strong commitment to service excellence, whilst continuing to enhance the long-term relationships ERM has developed through supporting our clients focus on meeting their goals and objectives.

Role Responsibilities

Provide a high quality consultancy service in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment to clients and to other ERM staff to meet regulatory and business needs

Understand clients’ desired outcomes and work collaboratively to ensure deliverables meet quality standards

Work closely with clients, represent ERM in client meetings and respond to specific questions on ecotoxicology

Contribute to the commercial growth of the business through actively participating in the wider business development activities such as client visits, conferences, and expert groups relevant to expert area, as appropriate

Undertake evaluation and summarisation of ecotoxicology data, ecological risk assessments and ecotoxicology study monitoring, with a focus on the requirements of the REACH Regulation

Ensure awareness of the latest developments in all areas of ecotoxicology and ecological risk assessment

Work closely with other ERM environmental fate, mammalian toxicology and ecotoxicology experts to maintain awareness of projects and general issues

Define actions and identify and utilize resources to achieve project tasks or objectives; ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget and that goals are aligned to desired project results

Develop expertise in new EU regulatory developments according to the requirements of the business

Assist in the personal development of other members of the ERM team, as appropriate

Undertake other scientific and administrative tasks on occasion, where this benefits the business as a whole

Skills and experience

Educated to at least degree level within Biology, Ecotoxicology or a related field

Proven experience in conducting ecotoxicological risk assessments

Demonstrated ability to design and conduct ecotoxicology studies

Strong knowledge of relevant EU regulations and guidelines, including EU data requirements for ecotoxicology studies

Practical experience of communication and liaison with EU regulatory bodies (Member States, ECHA etc.) and involvement in expert meetings with clients

Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and across disciplines

Fully experienced in the preparation and support of dossiers using appropriate software (IUCLID, CHESAR) with a focus on REACH submissions

Strong commitment to delivering high quality work that exceeds clients’ expectations

Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols

Excellent communicator (written/verbal) with the ability to listen, organise and prioritise

Proficiency in ecotox statistical analysis software is preferable

Experience in non-EU regulatory requirements (Lat. Am, North America, APAC) would be considered an asset

Prior experiences in participation in advocacy groups

Excellent inter-personal skills

What we offer

Flexibility

International group of experts across regions

Growth in new areas

A large organisation with potential synergies with other service lines in ERM

Competitive remuneration

Various office locations

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas

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