Offer summary

Qualifications:

Relevant scientific degree required., At least 5 years of practical experience as a Regulatory Ecotoxicologist in the EU/UK regulatory regimes., Broad experience in monitoring and evaluating laboratory tests and higher tier studies., Strong communication skills in written and spoken English. .

Key responsabilities:

Conduct data gap analysis and develop early phase testing strategies.

Design and monitor laboratory and field ecotoxicological studies, managing budgets and client communications.

Draft the Ecotox section of registration dossiers and perform risk assessments, including higher tier refinements.

Provide strategic advice to clients and represent them in communications with Regulatory Authorities.

Job description

We strengthen science together!

Present in Europe, North Africa, South America, STAPHYT brings together more than 600 employees, of different nationalities and cultures.

Rich in multiple profiles, a wide range of expertise is expressed in the Group, through our areas of activity which are agronomic experimentation, regulatory advice and coordination of registration files.

Staphyt’s Regulatory Affairs Division supports its clients in successfully bringing active substances and products to the market. We help clients understand and address the regulatory requirements for chemical or biological active substances and products in Plant Protection & Nutrition, Biocides and REACH sectors. Skills, experience and geographical coverage are three essential assets of our team to enable our clients to achieve their regulatory affairs objectives.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Ecotoxicologist to join our multinational and expanding Environment Team in Europe. Ideally, you have a strong background in environmental risk assessments and study monitoring in the area of Plant Protection Products.

You will be responsible for delivery of ecotoxicology work, contributing to development of the team's skills and work scheduling. You will need to work closely alongside our wider Regulatory Team and/or directly with the client’s team. A joined up and consistent approach is needed across all areas of expertise, so proactive communication and strong team working skills are essential.

Main Duties

Data Gap Analysis (DGA) including early phase testing strategy
To present argumentation for waiving of certain studies where it is possible
Design and study monitor of appropriate laboratory and field ecotoxicological studies (involving management of the studies delivered through CROs, budget responsibilities, contact with clients, etc.)
Drafting of the Ecotox section of registration dossiers (also IUCLID format) and undertaking the risk assessment, including higher tier refinements
Working as part of a multi-skilled project team, to develop robust documentation on behalf of the clients
Providing strategic advice to clients and representing them in communication with Regulatory Authorities
Various other tasks related to the registration of substances and products in Europe and the UK
Appropriate peer review of other team member’s work

Essential

Skills and experience required:

Relevant scientific degree

At least 5 years practical experience as Regulatory Ecotoxicologist (area of Plant Protection Products) in EU/UK regulatory regime(s), either gained as consultant, evaluator or within industry
Broad experience in monitoring/evaluation of laboratory tests and higher tier studies
Ability to understand and accurately interpret data from studies and complex risk assessments in order to make appropriate scientific and regulatory conclusions and develop creative and practical solutions where possible
Team player with strong decision-making skills, and keen to work in an international business environment
Ability to work independently
Have a good attention to detail
Be a good communicator
A high level of written and spoken English

Desirable