Regulatory Ecotoxicologist

Are you up for a new challenge? 

We are looking for a Regulatory Ecotoxicologist within our Regulatory Affairs department

About the department:
Our regulatory affairs support is characterized by a tailored, case-by-case approach, depending on specific client needs. We provide full registration dossier services, but also consultancy on the right testing strategy, hazard and risk assessment, support with submission or communication with authorities and other stakeholders.
In addition, our regulatory affairs services also provide support with the preparation of expert statements/opinions, weights of evidence and study waivers fit for regulatory submission, as well as writing of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

About the team:
Our international working team provides regulatory support for our global chemical, agrochemical, biocidal and pharmaceutical clients.
Our subject-matter experts guide clients in their registration process and support interactions with regulatory authorities with the ultimate goal to bring new products to the market while ensuring their safe use and efficacy. 
You will work in a team of regulatory affairs experts as well as with colleagues from other Charles River departments. Due to Charles River testing facilities, you will have a unique opportunity to work in close contact with experimental departments and will help to place the actual study findings into regulatory perspective.  

About your roll:
As Regulatory Ecotoxicologist you will apply your knowledge on ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment within at least one legislative framework (i.e. industrial chemicals, agrochemicals, biocides or pharmaceuticals) at a challenging level for you, while being part of an enthusiastic team. We want you to do what you are good at, can get better at, and would like to grow in.

Your activities include, depending on your interests, knowledge and experience:
•    Evaluation and assessment of all aspects of ecotoxicology data;
•    Compilation of ecotoxicology sections in dossiers for different legal frameworks (i.e. industrial chemicals, agrochemicals, biocides or pharmaceuticals);
•    Performance of environmental risk assessment – both lower and higher tier;
•    Advising clients on regulatory aspects as well as on ecotoxicological specific data generation and evaluation and environmental risk assessment;
•    When necessary and/or interested, coordination of projects; 
•    Working closely together with your own regulatory team members, our study directors, sales and client services team, as well as staying in contact with clients and authorities;
•    Presenting at (inter)national conferences.

Your Profile: 
•    A team player with a pro-active, result oriented, enthusiastic, flexible and critical attitude.
•    Relevant academic training, focusing on biology, life sciences, environmental sciences, toxicology and/or (bio)chemistry;
•    High level of knowledge of at least one legal framework mentioned above; 
•    At least 3 years of experience in the preparation of ecotoxicological hazard and environmental risk assessments;
•    Experience in dealing with Competent Authorities is a pre; 
•    Working experience in consultancy or industry covering one of the legislations mentioned above is a pre; 
•    A basic background in chemistry is a pre;
•    Good communicative skills, both oral and written (in English).

Our offer:
•    An open culture in a pleasant and informal atmosphere, in a team that supports each other and where you are valued;
•    A challenging position with a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities in a combination of regulatory aspects and science;
•    The possibility to further develop in your area of expertise;
•    Working from home is supported, this can also be abroad;
•    A position for 32-40 hours/week.
•    excellent primary and secondary