Vacancies

• Company: The Health and Safety Executive
• Department: Chemicals Regulation Division
• Location: Bedford, Birmingham, Bristol, Buxton, Cardiff, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Sheffield, York
• Salary: Salary of up to £64,890 per annum (London posts will include an additional £4,378 London Weighting Allowance)

Job Description

About Us

The Health and Safety Executive is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We’re dedicated to protecting people and places, ensuring everyone can lead safer and healthier lives at work.

Our Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) is responsible for the regulation of biocides, pesticides, detergents and chemicals covered by REACH and compliance with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation.

We are now looking for three Senior Regulatory Toxicologists to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. Part-time applicants who can commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week across four to five days will also be considered.

The Benefits

– Salary of up to £64,890 per annum (London posts will include an additional £4,378 London Weighting Allowance)
– A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
– 25 days’ annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and – 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
– Family-friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
– Carer-friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
– Access to a wide range of fantastic benefits, such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards, and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed
– Learning and development tailored to your role
– An environment with flexible working options
– A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled toxicologist with extensive experience in human-health hazard and risk assessment to join our forward-thinking organisation.

You’ll have the chance to apply your expertise to a wide variety of regulatory challenges, working on national and global projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to influence new approaches and drive improvements in the field of toxicology.

What’s more, you’ll discover unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development, with access to tailored training programmes and mentorship from industry experts.

So, if you want to help us protect public health and the environment whilst enabling the sustainable use of chemicals, apply today.

The Role

As a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist, you will assess the human health hazards and risks of a variety of chemicals, including pesticides, biocides and general chemicals regulated under UK REACH.

You will independently evaluate data from various studies, communicate your assessments and provide expert advice on a range of toxicological issues. Ensuring the safe and sustainable use of chemicals, you will contribute towards our regulatory schemes for the future.

Additionally, there will be opportunities for you to lead national and global activities to ensure we keep pace with new and emerging issues in regulatory toxicology.

Your role will also involve:

– Mentoring less experienced members of the team
– Providing peer reviews of work and leading on specific technical aspects
– Supporting decisions concerning the hazard and risk assessment of chemicals
– Monitoring and reporting on the progress and delivery of projects

About You

To be considered as a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist, you will need:

– Extensive experience of undertaking human-health hazard and risk assessment of chemicals, including the evaluation of complex, contradictory and/or incomplete datasets, including the collation and evaluation of data on a range of toxicological effects from various sources, including standard and non-standard animal studies, in vitro studies, mechanistic and literature information to conclude on the toxicological properties of chemicals
– Technical credibility and experience of leading teams and/or projects, developing your own and others’ toxicology knowledge and applying this to assessments
– Experience of building and maintaining strong, positive working relationships both internally and externally
– Experience of performing representational roles in relation to toxicology
– Comprehensive analytical skills
– Initiative and decisiveness, supporting your ability to make effective decisions

You will also need, at a minimum, a 2:2 degree or level 7 qualification in a relevant science subject such as:

– Biochemistry
– Biological Sciences
– Biomedical Sciences
– Chemistry
– Pharmacology
– Pharmacy
– Toxicology

The closing date for this role is  Monday 21st October at Midday.

Other organisations may call this role Regulatory Scientist, Toxicologist, Chemical Toxicologist, Senior Toxicology Consultant, Senior Quality Control Scientist, or Regulatory Toxicologist.

Webrecruit and the Health and Safety Executive are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to join us as a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist, please apply here. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Applications

Monday 21st October at Midday.

Other organisations may call this role Regulatory Scientist, Toxicologist, Chemical Toxicologist, Senior Toxicology Consultant, Senior Quality Control Scientist, or Regulatory Toxicologist.

Webrecruit and the Health and Safety Executive are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to join us as a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist, please apply here. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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• Company: Department for Business and Trade
• Department: DBT - CMRR - Competition, Markets and Regulatory Reform Strategy
• Location: Birmingham, London, Teddington
• Contract: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
• Salary: £39,384 - £46,715 National: £39,384 - £43, 169 London: £43,007 - £46,715 (allowance £5150) A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job Description

Reference number: 363196

Job grade: Senior Executive Officer

Contract type: Permanent

Number of jobs available: 1

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 1st September 2024

 

Job summary

About OPSS 

Do you care about the safety of products and want to protect people and places? Can we use your skills, knowledge and experience to enable UK business to thrive? If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!

We are the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business & Trade (Previously the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy). We are here for the purpose of making regulation work to deliver real world impact. Regulation is a powerful Government tool to address market failures, influence behaviour and promote positive action. Crafted and delivered well, regulation can be an enabler of growth, innovation and efficiency.

Since early 2018 we have been building a positive and creative team that enjoys a position of influence and respect within an organisation that continues to grow, most recently with the addition of construction products regulation planned.

Our primary purpose is to protect people and places from product-related harm, ensuring consumers and businesses can buy and sell products with confidence.

Further information can be found on our website here

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (DCS) for people with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

We are Inclusive 

We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible and recognise how important inclusivity is to achieve the best outcomes. We hope to attract applications from all underrepresented groups.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation if required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job description

As part of our Science Team, you would be involved in providing access to robust and relevant scientific advice and novel research for the development of policy, and the delivery and enforcement of product safety regulations across the OPSS remit, including toys, cosmetics and potentially new responsibilities in construction products. We work closely with other evidence teams including those in engineering, research, analysis and testing. We are a multidisciplinary team including scientists covering specialisms including analytical chemistry, materials science and toxicology. The team is also responsible for chemical risk assessment advice and leads the Office’s access to independent scientific experts in the space of chemicals and materials.

We are looking for an experienced toxicologist to join our Chemical Risk Assessment Team. You will be working as part of the scientific secretariat for our Scientific Advisory Group, preparing papers relating to the risks of chemicals in consumer products along with other more administrative secretariat tasks. Prior experience within a scientific secretariat would be valuable, however, training can be provided on this aspect. The post holder will work flexibly on other activities across the Science Team including on projects in OPSS’ strategic research programme. You will be an excellent communicator with a good record of building and maintaining strong working relationships as you will be working closely with others across OPSS, other government departments and external experts and contractors.

Person specification

Key responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for leading on the compilation and drafting of papers, opinions and other documents for our Scientific Advisory Group as well as other secretariat tasks such as arranging meetings.
• You will use your experience in risk assessment to review industry dossiers relating to the safety of chemicals in consumer products; primarily cosmetics and toys, working with others to agree approaches to effective and robust risk assessment.
• Assess and interpret toxicological data to undertake chemical risk assessment and communicate outputs effectively to non-specialists. An appreciation of the legislative framework would be beneficial at the outset, otherwise, it will be essential to develop this in post.
• Lead on ad-hoc queries regarding risk of chemicals to human health in consumer products from other teams.
• You will take the lead on or collaborate with others in the team on current and future research projects, working closely with our Research, Evidence and

Dissemination Team.

• You will have line management responsibility for one Risk Assessor.
• Adopting a flexible approach to supporting other work as priorities may change.

Skills & Experience:

Essential criteria

• A proven track record of building strong professional relationships with a wide range of people, including non-science specialists, to deliver on joint goals is essential.
• You should have a track record of communicating scientific concepts effectively to non-science specialists both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise your workload.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail.

Desirable criteria:

• Status as a Registered Toxicologist is desirable, but not essential, and support can be given to achieve this.

Please note that this role is open to candidates working in either our Birmingham, London or Teddington office. When you are required to give a preference, Twickenham will appear rather than Teddington, so please be aware that you should choose this option if you wish to be based in Teddington.

Qualifications

BSc in a chemical or life science in addition to either a post-graduate qualification in toxicology post graduate experience or experience in the area of chemical risk assessment.
A degree or equivalent experience in science and/or Member of the Government Science and Engineering profession. A background in Biological sciences would be useful, but a degree in a scientific field related to biology or chemistry as essential.

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Building and applying knowledge
• Communicating science and engineering for government
• Technical oversight and management

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Technical oversight and management

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £39,384, Department for Business and Trade contributes £10,633 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.

Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.

Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.

To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:

• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the Essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages.
• A Personal Statement of up to 500 words, explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the Essential criteria.
• Technical Statement: Technical oversight and management 250 words. Guidance on this statement can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-science-and-engineering-career-framework

After the closing date It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date though this is subject to change.

In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

As part of your interview, you will be asked to deliver a short oral presentation, details will be provided prior to your interview.

Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:

Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.

Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.

Candidate Support

You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.

Further Information:

• A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.
• Any move to the Department for Business and Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments.
• The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
• New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
• Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty. Any applicant who has details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
• A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
• Terms and Conditions are attached.  Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
• Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
• This role may be considered as a secondment opportunity. Please reach out to the hiring manager listed at the bottom of this advert to discuss.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.

However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

Feedback

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name :Jas Chahal
• Email: OPSS.Recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email: dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Further information

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints

Attachments

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• Company: An International Chemical Trade Association and REACH Consortium
• Location: Remote UK base
• Salary: Impressive 6 figure salary and benefits

Job Description

A very rare opportunity for an experienced toxicologist to take a high-profile Scientific Programme Management role with a global chemical sector trade association and REACH consortium. This broad and challenging role will manage and support development of an existing science programme for the industry to defend products in the face of increasing regulatory pressures across Europe, USA, Asia-Pacific and other key global markets.

We are looking for an experienced toxicologist and project manager to manage and deliver the scientific programme for product defence in all global jurisdictions. This will include highly complex and large-scale substance evaluation and toxicological programmes.

You will be tasked with ensuring the scientific programme generates data according to the latest guidelines/new methods and approaches in the most cost effective and ethical ways in order to address the concerns of regulators. This will involve managing the collaboration with external laboratories and coordinating the work of expert consultants to ensure that they are effectively utilised and the costs are effectively managed.

We would like to hear from experienced toxicologists ideally with a post-graduate / doctorate degree in toxicology, and a substantial industry track record in toxicology and scientific project management roles. We are interested in experience with inorganic substances, metals or organic toxicology. You must be experienced in dealing with competent authorities, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and national regulatory bodies. Experience in collaboration with trade associations or the chemical industry would be a plus.

In addition to the above experiences, you must be able to show diplomacy, strong influencing skills, good relationship building, independence and integrity, ability to constructively challenge and to effectively lead and drive programmes across different industry groups.

This role is to be based remotely anywhere in the UK; we are open to full-time and part-time options so are interested to hear from consultants or full-time employed toxicologists.

To apply or for further details, please contact John Sherratt on 0161 976 2825 or jsherratt@vrs-regulatory.net

Key Skills: Toxicology, programme management, leadership, diplomacy, data generation, product defence, consortia, trade association.

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.

• Company: HSE
• Location: HSE, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK179JN
• Contract: Permanent, Flexible working, Full-time
• Salary: £32,802 - £36,625

Job Description

Reference number: 352603

Research Scientist – Analytical Chemistry / Toxicology
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (with occasional travel for site visits and meetings across the UK, including overnight stays, and potential overseas travel)

About Us

The Health and Safety Executive is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We’re dedicated to protecting people and places, ensuring everyone can lead safer and healthier lives at work.

We are now looking for a Research Scientist to join our Exposure Measurement Portfolio, working within the Biological Monitoring Team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

– Salary of up to £36,625 per annum
– 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and Civil Service privilege leave
– Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
– Flexible working options
– Family-friendly policies and working hours
– Competitive parental leave benefits
– Learning and development tailored to your role

If you have practical laboratory experience or research experience in analytical toxicology or analytical chemistry and technical expertise in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography analysers this is an incredible opportunity to join our critical organisation.

Joining us at our internationally-renowned Science & Research Centre, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge research and innovation in health and safety.

Not only this, but you’ll have the chance to develop your scientific skills by attending conferences and participating in workshops and we will support with membership of national and international expert groups!

So, if you want to help us make workplaces healthier and safer places to be, read on and apply today.

The Role

As a Research Scientist, you will undertake a range of analytical laboratory work to prevent death, injury and ill-health in the workplace.

Specifically, you’ll analyse human biological samples for biomarkers of chemical exposure, including urine, blood, breath and other matrices. You will focus on metabolites of organic chemical exposures, using relevant analytical techniques including gas and liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry.

You’ll also undertake sample preparation, analysis and results reporting and routine maintenance and method development, as well as contributing to research projects for both HSE and commercial customers.

Additionally, you will:

– Identify where improvements in efficiency and quality could be made to standardised analytical services
– Implement instrument maintenance and method improvements
– Keep up to date with developments in the scientific community

About You

To be considered as a Research Scientist, you will need:

– Relevant practical experience of laboratory-based analysis and/or research in the field of analytical toxicology or analytical chemistry
– Relevant technical expertise in using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography analysers (preferably mass spectrometry), including experience of method development or improvement
– Experience of developing projects from initial idea to final delivery
– Experience of collating, managing, analysing and interpreting data
– The ability to troubleshoot instrument and method issues
– The ability to present research findings and data to a wide and varied audience

The closing date for this role is Midday on Friday 14th June 2024

Other organisations may call this role Scientific Researcher, Health and Safety Researcher, Risk Management Researcher, Research and Development Scientist, Laboratory Analyst, or Laboratory Scientist.

Webrecruit and Health and Safety Executive are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to develop your career in this challenging yet varied and rewarding role as a Research Scientist, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

 

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• Company: NC3Rs
• Department: Science
• Location: London
• Contract: Full or Part Time options
• Salary: £43,116 – £49,891 plus London allowances

Job Description

The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 June 2024.

Job Description
The Programme Manager for Chemical Safety Assessment works with scientists from the chemicals industries (including from agrochemicals and industrial chemicals, cosmetics and consumer products, pharmaceutical and contract research industries), academia and regulatory agencies to initiate, lead, support and deliver programmes of work that accelerate the 3Rs in the safety assessment of chemicals for the protection of human health and the environment. Examples of previous and ongoing projects include those within our toxicology and regulatory sciences programme, (e.g ecotoxicology programme, projects to refine animal use for acute toxicity testing and the development and application of new approach methodologies (NAMs). The role also involves horizon scanning to identify new projects in areas of 3Rs strategic importance.

The post holder will work collaboratively within the Toxicology Team to maximise the programme’s strategies and outputs to best deliver the NC3Rs mission, and will also work with the Innovation Team responsible for delivering our CRACK IT Challenges.

Key responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this role are outlined below:

Outreach:

• To work with industry, including (agro)chemical companies, pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries, contract research organisations, as well as regulatory bodies and academic organisations from the UK and overseas to accelerate the development and uptake of the 3Rs in chemical safety assessment and product development for the protection of human health and the environment.
• To facilitate cross-company and cross-sector collaborations.

Programmes:

• To focus on areas of strategic relevance to the 3Rs within existing regulatory requirements to improve current practices, as well as to identify opportunities to influence regulatory change – this will include leading expert working groups; organising workshops and other events; data collation and analysis; developing recommendations and preparing papers for publication.

Research:

• To conduct desk-based research projects to drive and implement new 3Rs opportunities in chemical safety assessment by developing evidence-based recommendations for best practice and/or regulatory change.
• To identify and steer research areas to drive new 3Rs opportunities within the NC3Rs research funding schemes and open innovation programme, CRACK IT Challenges.
• To work with the research funding and innovation teams to help maximise the outputs of NC3Rs funded research and innovation relevant to chemical safety assessment.

Representation:

• To represent the NC3Rs in a variety of collaborations and networks across industry, academia and Government departments and agencies in the UK and overseas (including presenting the NC3Rs work at international conferences).

Horizon Scanning:

• To maintain awareness of key scientific, business and regulatory developments and drivers relevant to the 3Rs.
• To keep abreast of other global 3Rs activities to ensure that the NC3Rs can exploit its strengths and avoid duplication of resources.

Education, qualifications and training

• PhD or MSc in a biological science, ideally toxicology and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience of (eco)toxicology and regulatory sciences (desirable).

Previous work experience

• Experience of working in the pharmaceutical, (agro)chemicals, consumer products industry or contract research environment.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment for chemical safety assessment, for the protection of human health and/or the environment including, for example, an awareness of the OECD Test Guidelines Programme and global requirements for testing.
• Experience of managing and delivering projects with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. companies, academics and regulators).

Other experience and knowledge

• Excellent understanding of the use of animals in chemical safety assessment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to tailor style to a range of scientific, executive and lay audiences.
• Experience of influencing at high level and ability to represent the NC3Rs externally in a range of forums.
• Ability to deal with complex and sensitive issues with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Persuasive and credible in winning support for NC3Rs mission.
• The ability to handle, analyse and present complex information (scientific, financial, policy, ethical).

Personal skills, behaviours and qualities

• A solid understanding of the use of animals in research and a demonstrable commitment to the 3Rs.
• Experience of identifying, analysing and proposing solutions to varied and/or complex problems.
• Experience of interpreting complex information and managing complex processes.
• Significant degree of independence.
• Excellent organisational skills and management of a varied workload.
• The ability to work under pressure and deliver targets to tight deadlines.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and team player.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Comfortable and confident working in a changing environment.
• Project Management experience (desirable)

To apply and for further information, please visit > HERE <

• Company: Exscientia
• Department: Associate Director reporting to Head of Toxicology
• Location: Hybrid (UK/Austria)
• Contract: Full-Time

Job Description

Exscientia is an AI-driven pharmatech company committed to discovering, designing and developing the best possible drugs in the fastest and most effective manner. Exscientia developed the first-ever functional precision oncology platform to successfully guide treatment selection and improve patient outcomes in a prospective interventional clinical study, as well as to progress AI-designed small molecules into the clinical setting.

Our pipeline demonstrates our ability to rapidly translate scientific concepts into precision-designed therapeutic candidates, with more than 15 projects underway. By designing better drugs, faster, we believe the best ideas of science can rapidly become the best medicines for patients.

The Role
The Discovery Toxicologist will join the innovative Preclinical Development group and will provide project teams with scientific expertise and leadership for the safety assessment of Exscientia programs from early discovery, through to candidate selection and beyond. You will contribute to the assessment and selection of novel drug targets and optimisation of novel candidate molecules using innovative molecular, cellular and in vivo technologies to maximise predictive safety science and investigative toxicology.

Please note this is a hybrid role and occasional travel is required to our labs/offices in Oxford, UK (approximately once a quarter), with flexibility to work from home the remaining time. We are a flexible working organisation and we’re willing to consider other options which would provide similar contact time with the team.

 You will have the opportunity to: 

• Represent Toxicology as the Subject Matter Expert on cross-functional project teams within the Discovery organisation. Opportunity to represent Toxicology in Development as the projects progress.
• Act as a key resource for early safety assessment during the drug discovery phase, providing scientific knowledge and expertise to cross-functional project teams.
• Use established toxicology screening strategies to predict, assess and mitigate target- and drug-related safety risks in support of the drug discovery portfolio.
• Refine and implement innovative experimental strategies and use the data to assess and /or provide mechanistic understanding of safety issues.
• Collaborate with CROs to ensure best practice for in vitro and/or in vivo safety assessment.
• Prepare verbal and written summaries for internal discussions. Work with the Discovery teams to develop optimal strategies to address specific safety issues within project teams. Present summary data to project teams, Exscientia senior leadership and external partners as needed.

Requirements
Essential skills:

• DVM, Pharm D, Ph.D in toxicology, Pathology, Physiology, Biochemistry or expertise in related biological scientific disciplines, with an emphasis on Oncology/Immunology is preferred. 10+ years’ experience in safety sciences in the Biotech/Pharma industry
• Experience in project team membership as a Discovery toxicology representative in a matrix environment
• Experience with in silico and in vitro safety assessment leading to an in-depth knowledge of discovery toxicology, and experience designing and critically evaluating results of exploratory toxicology studies
• An understanding of in vitro to in vivo translation of potential toxicities and implications for human safety
• Broad background in novel methods of identifying potential toxicities and developing risk mitigation plans
• Highly motivated scientist, who can work independently, with excellent oral/written communication skills

 Desirable skills:

• Board Certification in Toxicology (DABT/ERT)
• Experience running in vivo safety assessment studies
• Knowledge of secondary pharmacology assessment and mitigation of identified risks
• Keen interest in artificial intelligence and its application to drug discovery. Experience with the use of AI-tools to predict toxicology endpoints

Benefits:

• Join our inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating organisation with strong company values.
• As a learning organisation, we provide access to learning and development opportunities and will place you at the forefront of your career growth at Exscientia.
• We employ brilliant people so we pay highly competitive salaries. Additionally, all our employees are eligible for a company-wide annual bonus and receive both a new joiner and annual share award.
• Enjoy our generous holiday allowance and flexible working approach to find a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
• Create amazing memories or progress your personal and professional development with our four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
• We’re leading the way in progressive leave, offering enhanced policies such as generous parental leave, surrogacy, menopause, and family emergency leave so you feel supported no matter the life event.
• Additionally, we support childcare costs for children aged 0-5 through our affordable childcare scheme.
• Take advantage of two generous salary exchange schemes to claim discounts on a brand new electric vehicle and cycling equipment worth up to £3,500.
• As a healthcare company, we understand the importance of health and wellbeing so we provide comprehensive private health insurance, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• We also provide plenty of access to mental health support including therapy and counselling sessions plus an employee assistance program for help with lifestyle issues such as bereavement, family problems or money management.
• To help safeguard the future for you and your loved ones, we also offer pension and life cover.
• Help yourself to free drinks and snacks in our fully stocked kitchens. Join your colleagues in one of our many breakout areas and get to know the people you are working with. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break!
• Feel inspired in our high spec labs where you will use state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation that enable you to do your best work.
• We’ll even support your home office environment with an allowance for furniture and equipment to make your space as comfortable and productive as possible.

To apply, please visit https://www.exscientia.ai/careers.

• Company: The Health and Safety Authority
• Location: Derry

Job Description

The Health and Safety Authority (the Authority) was
established in 1989 under the Safety, Health and
Welfare at Work Act 1989. Additional functions have
been conferred on the Authority since then under
the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the
Chemicals Acts 2008 and 2010 and other legislation.
In 2014, the Irish National Accreditation Board
(INAB) was included under the Authority’s functions.
The Authority reports to the Minister of State for
Business, Employment and Retail under delegated
authority from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade
and Employment.

What We Do

The Authority has a very broad mandate as
set out below across the areas of occupational
health and safety, chemicals, market surveillance
and accreditation.
■ To regulate the safety, health and welfare of people
at work and those affected by work activities.
■ To promote improvement in the safety, health, and welfare
of people at work and those affected by work activities.
■ To regulate and promote the safe manufacture, use, placing on
the market, trade and transport of chemicals.
■ To act as a surveillance authority in relation to relevant single
European market legislation.
■ To act as the national accreditation body for Ireland.

Open Positions:

Grade III Toxicologist – Information Booklet
Grade III Transport of Dangerous Goods – Information Booklet
Grade III Chemical Exposure Scientist – Information Booklet
Grade III Chemical Market Surveillance – Information Booklet
Grade III Chemical Process Safety –  Information Booklet 

To Apply for the roles please visit: The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) – Conscia Talent

 

The closing date for completed applications is 12:00 8th April 2024.
Applications will not be accepted on the online portal after this deadline. Late applications will be ineligible for consideration. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have allowed sufficient time for transmission of your application

• Company: Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
• Location: The Exchange, George's Dock, IFSC, Dublin, D01 P2V6
• Salary: €105,500 - 108,138 - 110,776

Job Description

The Chief Specialist Chemical Safety will lead, manage, and develop a team of 4 scientists and together, plan and execute a work programme designed to improve the chemical safety of foods and assists compliance with the technical aspects of chemical safety legislation as it applies to official controls.

 

The application form can be found here

The accompanying Candidate Information Booklet can be found here

The Deadline for applications is Midnight Monday 22nd April 2024.

Please note, candidates must be directed to our Careers Website (Careers | Food Safety Authority of Ireland (fsai.ie)) and upload their Application Form to complete their application. We do not accept Application Forms via email

• Company: UK Health Security Agency
• Location: Chilton, Oxfordshire
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Salary: £31,070 - £37,829 per annum

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to work with public health toxicologists. The post offers training in the delivery of advice on the health effects of chemicals in drinking water, contaminated land and from waste processes. They will work closely with the UKHSA regional chemicals teams in England and Wales, providing advice and support during contamination incidents involving chemicals. The postholder will support various areas of the work of the programme and be required to specialise in a designated area after a period of development in post.  They may also be required to provide toxicological advice in other areas as necessary to support the work of UKHSA.

Further details and information on how to apply can be found at Higher Toxicologist Chilton – Reed.co.uk