Ecotoxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment Consultant

Job title: Ecotoxicology & Environmental Risk Assessment Consultant

Company: The ERM International Group


Job description: Environmental Resources Management (ERM), is seeking an Ecotoxicology & 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.We offer a great opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a collaborative environment as a member of our ecotoxicology team.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, as required
• 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 & experience requirement:

• 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
• Good 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, EFSA 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
• 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
• Excellent inter-personal skills

What do 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

Expected salary:

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Job date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:56:51 GMT

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