Senior Scientist – Ecotoxicology

Company: Exponent
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Location: London
Job Description:

Ecotoxicologist

Position: Ecotoxicologist in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. Work based in Harrogate (UK), Nottingham (UK), London (UK), Dublin (IE), Mannheim (DE), or Basel (CH); home working considered.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental risk assessments for plant protection products as required by EU legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009).
  • Provide advice to clients on plant protection product ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment issues.
  • Summarise and interpret data, including study reports and published literature in ecotoxicology, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
  • Perform data gap analysis, develop testing strategies, and monitor ecotoxicology studies.
  • Provide verbal and written inputs to multi‑disciplinary project teams; contribute high‑level strategic advice and high‑quality outputs.

Qualifications & Skills

  • MSc. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science).
  • Experience completing environmental risk assessments under EU plant protection product legislation (e.g., Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009), with relevant field experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • Sound judgement and decision‑making ability.
  • Good numeracy skills.

Benefits

  • Programs and resources supporting health and well‑being.
  • Competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs.

Job Locations

  • Harrogate (UK)
  • Nottingham (UK)
  • London (UK)
  • Dublin (IE)
  • Mannheim (DE)
  • Basel (CH)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

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Posted: June 13th, 2026