Location : Role ID : 2023 2693
Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world
At Ricardo, we offer an environment where your expertise will thrive, your creativity will flourish, and your contributions will directly impact industries that drive progress and positive change.
The Role
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Principal Toxicologist to support us in expanding our service offering in this area and driving future growth. As part of the Ricardo Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology (ECT) team, you will address key challenges in the hazard and risk assessment of chemicals. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts across Ricardos multidisciplinary organisation, and externally with academic, industry and regulatory partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to make a real contribution toward the safe and sustainable use of chemicals.
Key responsibilities
1. Delivering technical excellence in hazard and risk assessment of chemicals for Ricardo clients.
2. With the support of senior colleagues, developing a go to market strategy to deliver a range of scientific and regulatory services in the area of human health toxicology and risk assessment.
3. Supporting business development activities to engage the market, develop proposals and secure new projects.
4. Leading the delivery of projects, providing support and oversight for junior staff.
5. Potential team leadership responsibility, supporting the growth, development and engagement of direct reports.
6. Enhancing the Ricardo ECT teams reputation through engagement in scientific research activities.
Key competencies and experience
1. Educated to Masters degree level or higher in toxicology, molecular biology or other related biological discipline with demonstrable post graduate experience.
2. Substantial technical knowledge across toxicology, risk assessment and chemical regulation.
3. Niche technical expertise in relevant areas, such as carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, specific organ toxicity, new approach methodologies (NAMs), endocrine disruption, exposure assessments.
4. A track record of scientific excellence, including publishing and presenting research, either independently or in collaboration with other partners or institutions.
Skills and behaviours
1. Dynamic, highly motivated, and productive individual.
2. Passionate about assessing and managing chemicals, and eager to make an impact in this area.
3. Able to manage ones own workload but also work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
4. Influencing and the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences.
Working here
You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doe