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Principal Toxicologist

prinicpal scientist careersOffice (Earby) | Salary Negotiable/Competitive Pension + Annual Bonus Scheme

Do you want to be part of a fast-growing, globally recognised Scientific and Regulatory company?

If you do, we want to hear from you as we have an exciting Principal Toxicologist role within our growing Toxicology team.

Main Purpose of Job

As a Principal Toxicologist you will define risk assessment strategies and contribute to the development of the processes and procedures for the toxicology team. The role includes the delivery of key tasks such as preparation of Toxicology profiles and risk assessments for e-liquid ingredients, emissions (e.g. HPHCs) and leachables, conducting and reviewing in silico data, preparing in-depth literature reviews and designing, reviewing and interpreting toxicity studies

As the non-clinical SME assigned to projects, you will communicate effectively with key stakeholders to define the approach and delivery the non-clinical aspects of the regulatory submission.

A critical aspect of the role is to provide training and coaching to junior toxicologists.

Part if the role of a Principal Toxicologist you will provide oversight and senior review of all deliverables, including toxicology profiles, computational toxicology results, and risk assessments. Where necessary, prepare toxicology profiles and perform risk assessments for chemicals.

As a Principal Toxicologist you will support with preparation of systematic toxicological literature reviews and evaluate primary toxicology studies to summarize key findings, strengths, and study limitations.

Key Person Specification

  • Degree in Toxicology or related field (essential).
  • PhD in Toxicology (desirable)
  • Registered Toxicologist status (ERT/DABT etc)
  • At least 10 years’ experience in applied toxicology and risk assessment
  • Experience with computational modelling software: OECD Toolbox, ToxTree and Lhasa
  • Proven ability in technical writing and communications.
  • Proven self-learner.
  • Can demonstrate business / commercial acumen.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Can demonstrate drive and motivation.

Background Information

Broughton Nicotine Services is a privately-owned global analytical services business. We are an FDA and MHRA inspected laboratory focused on delivering a high-quality service for industry-leading clients in the electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) industries.  Whether it's innovation or optimisation, Broughton Nicotine Services tackles the toughest challenges from product analysis to product stewardship programmes.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We aim to recruit staff on their suitability for the position advertised, without consideration of age, sex, marital status, disability, age or ethnic origin.

Due to the anticipated number of applicants it is not possible to respond to each individual application.

If you are not successful in progressing further through the application process then your CV, personal details and application form will be deleted in accordance with data protection laws.

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Please fill in the form below, and attach your CV, cover letter and salary requirements to be considered for the Principal Toxicologist role. 

If you are not successful in progressing further through the application process then your CV, personal details and application form will be deleted in accordance with data protection laws.