Senior Ecotoxicologist - CRO - South East region

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd ,
London, Greater London

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a Senior Ecotoxicologist position where you will employ your technical expertise in a role with responsibilities for the project management of chemical data generation toward new pesticide submission. Based in the South East, the Senior Ecotoxicologist role is ideal for an accomplished scientist with a background in fields such as (eco)toxicology, regulatory affairs or agrochemicals. Your day to day duties as a Senior Ecotoxicologist will be: Managing projects involving chemical data for plant protection product submission against various regulatory, timeline and budgetary constraints Preparation of risk assessments Liaison with R&D and analytical staff to ensure regulatory (GLP) compliance Development and training in related areas You will be an ideal candidate with this background: A degree, or higher, in a related scientific field A track record in analytical chemistry in a relevant GLP-compliant sector The ability to appreciate the commercial factors of a product-driven role Prior experience of environmental fate, metabolism, residues or related CRO activities I would like you to apply immediately with a CV (Word document format, 2 pages maximum) so as to not miss out on the opportunity. Interviews will follow in the coming 2-3 weeks. Note my client is unable to sponsor visas for those without eligibility to work in the UK. Why should your scientific specialist recruiter be Dr Paul Mears, Head of Chemical recruitment, at Science Solutions? The team I manage here focus solely on matching scientists to positions in the UK speciality chemical industry, and related areas such as drug discovery and agrochemicals, which is where my own experience and network position me best for clients and job seekers alike. Supplemented by a background working in the speciality chemicals and fragrance and flavours sectors, I completed academic studies with a PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Manchester, which came after graduating with a BSc at the University of Leeds' famous Colour & Polymer Chemistry department. Following a short post-doctoral research post I built up four years' experience in recruiting scientists into new jobs. Full references and testimonials of successful assignments such as Technical Directors, Heads of Operations and quick turnarounds for urgent laboratory needs can be found on my LinkedIn profile - search Paul Mears. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89850322