Managing Scientist - Ecotoxicology

Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Managing Scientist - Ecotoxicologist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Harrogate (UK), Derby (UK), London (UK), Dublin (IE), Mannheim (DE) or Basel (SW) offices; homeworking will also be considered You will be responsible for Conducting environmental risk assessments for plant protection products as required by EU legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009)Summarising and interpreting data, including study reports and published literature in the area of ecotoxicology, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusionsProviding advice to clients on plant protection product ecotoxicology/environmental risk assessment issuesData gap analysis, developing testing strategies and monitoring ecotoxicology studiesProviding verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contributing to providing high level strategic advice to clients and high-quality outputs You will have the following skills and qualifications Sc.
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degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (.
biology, environmental science).
A Higher Degree (MSc, PhD) would also be an advantageSignificant experience of completing environmental risk assessments under EU plant protection product legislation (.
Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAccuracy and attention to detailStrong team working skillsSound judgement and decision-making abilityGood numeracy skills