Associate 2 Toxicology - Mississauga, On

Who we are and what we do:

The Chemicals Group at Intertek Assuris is looking for a motivated, client focused toxicologist to support our regulatory consulting services. The Associate 2 Toxicology will work within a team to deliver innovative and bespoke assurance expertise that supports client projects focused on matters related to chemical regulatory compliance. Expertise areas include chemical/polymer/organism notification/registration, agrichemical regulatory guidance and hazcom support for jurisdictions around the globe. In this exciting role, the candidate will utilize their toxicology background and exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills; learn the regulations governing chemicals in global jurisdictions; work with a team of experienced regulatory affairs/scientific subject matter experts and the broader group of industry leading notification/registration experts; become a valued partner for our clients in the chemical industry; and champion their personal growth plan for scientific assurance excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior scientific staff with special requests.
• Select and review applicable papers (this can be conducted on own initiative or with assistance of the project manager).
• Research regulatory information: contact various jurisdictions to obtain their regulations; directly contact officials at regulatory agencies; review client material to be analyzed; compare regulations with client information and make recommendations based on the comparison results; prepare draft report/summaries of data to be reviewed by senior regulatory staff member.
• Review toxicology/ecotoxicology information from searches and/or provided by project managers (includes identifying and reviewing company reports/published articles and speaking with other scientists/project managers); required to use own initiative to make sure that selected materials are complete.
• Write brief summaries (abstracts) of large bodies of information so that all key elements and conclusions are presented. Provide analysis, recommendations, and associations between inter- and intra-related issues.
• Contribute to regulatory horizon scanning: monitor new information (from websites, journals, TOCs, listservs, etc.) related to global substance management; write monthly report.
• Gather, understand, process, critically evaluate and maintain all data and documentation related to said implementation.
• Assist in the implementation of global regulatory strategies for the pre-manufacture/pre-import notification of industrial, commercial and consumer chemicals.
• Support Chemicals Group toxicology program working under guidance of Manager Toxicology and Regulatory.
• Report information and ensure that the report identifies all required issues, which may include forming an opinion, and making conclusions based upon the scientific information that has been reviewed.
• Organize pertinent information according to project requirements.

Qualifications

EXTERNAL EDUCATION

• Aptitude and interest in regulatory scientific issues
• B.Sc. Degree in Science: toxicology (2-5 years experience)

Core Competencies

• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Microsoft Office software expertise
• Effective business writing and composition skills with a good command of the English language
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Good customer service skills
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written format

Value Added Competencies

• Ability to retain clear picture of project goals, plus understanding how projects are structured
• Excellent written skills as a professional scientist
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific papers
• Ability to work on a number of different aspects of one project and evaluate and integrate work from a number of sources into the project

Our Value Proposition

We offer a salary and benefits package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, RRSP with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Why Work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy .

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Please apply online at www.intertek.com/careers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to disability, race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

About Us

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Organization

Intertek’s Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services (HERS) business line is renowned for its high-quality solutions delivered through its global network of world-class scientific, engineering, toxicological and regulatory experts. Additionally, HERS provides regulatory compliance support, as well as industry-agnostic solutions pertaining to sustainability, quality, and safety, empowering companies to mitigate risks and make informed decisions relating to their products and processes.