Ecotoxicologist (Regulatory)
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The Vacancy
Cambridge Environmental Assessments (CEA, part of the RSK Group is looking for a Regulatory Ecotoxicologist on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. We are based in Boxworth, Cambridge however as the business has offices throughout the UK, we are happy to consider hybrid or fully remote working, depending on candidate preference.
As a Regulatory Ecotoxicologist, you will join our established risk assessment team in delivering ecotoxicological risk assessments for plant protection products and other related chemicals, with an emphasis on higher tier solutions and novel approaches. CEA specialise in higher-tier risk assessments, developing novel solutions for complex risk assessment problems. For more information about CEA visit https://www.cea.adas.co.uk/
Key responsibilities:
- Act as ecotoxicology risk assessment specialist for agrochemical and other projects, including the development and delivery of higher tier approaches for non-target organism risk assessments.
- Strive to keep up to date with technical and regulatory. developments through self-led learning and attendance of relevant training events.
- Work together with other teams within CEA (e.g., efate and exposure, toxicology) where required on multidisciplinary projects.
Person Specification:
- Experience in regulatory ecotoxicology, either gained within industry, consultancy or a regulatory agency.
- In-depth experience in performing ecotoxicological risk. assessments within the pesticide regulatory frameworks in the EU and GB.
- Good problem solving skills and a willingness to learn new approaches.
- Able to work on multiple projects.
- Strong communication skills and a team player.
- Good attention to detail.
Salary and benefits:
- Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Cambridge Environmental Assessments (CEA), part of ADAS (an RSK company), provides novel solutions for an increasingly demanding regulatory world. We have been providing specialist regulatory support and consultancy to clients for more than two decades. Our team specialises in higher-tier approaches to chemical risk assessments, including designing and conducting higher-tier studies tailored to address specific regulatory concerns. This encompasses agrochemicals, biocides, veterinary and human pharmaceuticals, food additives, novel foods and general chemicals.
We have several physical footprints in Ireland and the UK. Teams comprise specialists in environmental fate and behaviour, field-fate studies and stewardship, exposure and spatial modelling, aquatic ecotoxicity testing (laboratory and mesocosm studies), ecotoxicology and risk assessments, toxicology and human health and regulatory affairs. We provide chemical regulatory support using non-standard approaches to toxicology or ecotoxicity testing, alternative testing approaches, non-standard exposure modelling and risk assessments.
CEA is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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