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The Principal/Senior Exposure Scientist should have a masters or doctoral degree in a science discipline, or environmental science/engineering, or related disciplines, with experience in industrial hygiene, or equivalent industrial experience as an exposure scientist or the appropriate level of experience and expertise to fulfil the role.
The successful applicant would need to have multi-disciplinary skills in chemistry, toxicology, environmental modelling, and industrial hygiene. The successful candidate will need to be competent to provide expert exposure science advice and regulatory strategy, including risk management solutions and practical assessment of exposure for health and environmental hazards. Influence stakeholders and clients of Penman Consulting Ltd. and act as a partner to Penman Consulting clients in delivery of human and environmental exposure assessments as part of the wider risk assessment process.
This permanent role will be flexible and ideally operate from our Brussels office, however the right candidate operating from our Oxfordshire UK office can be considered. We are open to hybrid-based work and regular attendance will be required at our offices in Oxfordshire, UK or in Brussels, Belgium.
The major focus will be on supporting the work Penman Consulting does in supporting its Clients with innovative approaches to meeting their needs for exposures assessments as part of the regulatory risk assessment process.
As Penman Consulting is an outward looking organisation the jobholder will be expected to assist in the continued development of the company working both internally and with our large client base and contribute to Penman Consulting’s commitment to be the best Scientific and Regulatory Toxicology Consultants in the market and develop and maintain the excellence required for the smooth running of projects and good client relationships.
The successful candidate will:
Be interested in and have expertise in exposure science
Have the relevant expertise and background to be a European leader in exposure science
Be able to plan, manage and work in a multidisciplinary team with project managers, regulatory specialists, toxicologists, environmental and exposure scientists and IT specialists.
Have knowledge of mammalian toxicology, ecotoxicology and workplace and environmental modelling
Have an in depth knowledge of EU based exposure models and platforms. These include for example the ECETOC TRA models, EUSES, Cons Expo, Stoffenmanager, Chesar and ART.
Have a working knowledge of USEPA exposure models such as EPA's Consumer Exposure Model (CEM) and also EPA's E-FAST model
Have good mathematical and data analysis skills
Have a capacity for systems thinking and working with multiple stakeholders in industrial and regulatory settings.
Be an expert and have experience with Global/EU REACH chemicals regulation.
Have excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication (written and oral) skills
Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Be comfortable working in the English language, and other languages are advantageous
Be eligible to work in the EU or UK.
Have experience managing budgets and resources and be capable to ensure adequate documentation of decisions and deliverables
Be comfortable reporting on progress to the Section Head and management team and take responsibility for projects and deliverables
Work closely with staff throughout the organisation and provide coaching and mentoring.
Contribute to the sales process within the Company working with the Business Development Manager with support for industry contacts and knowledge
Represent Penman Consulting in external fora and with clients
The position will emphasise the need for continued professional development and candidates will be expected to continue learning with an emphasis on exposure science and global regulatory developments.
Penman Consulting runs a Quality Management System (ISO 9001) and an Information Security Management System (ISO 27001) which all employees are expected to comply, contribute to and build upon.
As Penman Consulting continues to grow as a company, there is a need to attract the brightest minds and offers a collaborative, inclusive and nurturing environment to work and grow. The Company remains family owned and managed and ensures every voice is heard. Penman Consulting offers a collaborative approach to all customer work and encourages and facilitates people to reach their full potential in a safe and rewarding career.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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