Graduate Chemical Regulatory Science Consultant
Location
Oxfordshire, South East
Salary
Excellent graduate salary + comprehensive training
Description
We are looking for a high calibre recent graduate, preferably with a post-graduate degree, who is looking to start a career in field of regulatory chemical risk assessment. You will join an experienced multi-disciplinary team working in the field of chemical regulatory science; full training will be provided enabling you to fast track your career in this exciting and evolving area.
This team are experts in chemical risk assessment; they enable their global clients to effectively manage the risks posed by chemical to the environment and human health, and to fulfil their legal obligations under various chemicals regulations such as REACH and the European Medicines Directive. You will be exposed to an ongoing training programme in chemical risk assessment; you will start working on challenging and interesting projects from day 1 and there is real opportunity to develop deep expertise and to move up through the company.
We are looking for a high calibre graduate with a lower degree in environmental biology/chemistry, ecotoxicology or similar subject and ideally a higher degree (MSc/PhD) or other post graduate qualification. Some experience in chemical regulatory science – either desk based or a GLP CRO lab role – would be ideal eg placement year / work experience / thesis etc; if not, you must be able to demonstrate some knowledge in this area. This will be a desk-based role focussing on the environmental hazard and risk assessment of chemicals. Strong written and verbal communication skills are vital along with versatility and the ability to learn quickly.
Key Skills
MSc, PhD., chemistry, biology, toxicology, ecotoxicology, hazard assessment, risk assessment, chemicals, REACH, CLP, regulatory affairs, chemical registrations, adaptable, keen to learn, good communication.
VRS Regulatory is the Regulatory Affairs and Risk Assessment division of specialist scientific recruiter VRS. We focus on recruitment in Regulatory Affairs, Registrations, REACH, CLP, SDS Authoring, Product Safety, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Toxicology, Regulatory Ecotoxicology and Environmental Fate in the chemicals, agrochemicals and biocides sectors.
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