Expert consultant

Expert Toxicologist – Japan – Crop Protection and Chemicals – Remote

Are you currently a toxicologist with either experience in regulatory consultancy or extensive expertise in conducting toxicology studies?

Are you looking for that next opportunity to develop your career working for a world leader in crop protection and chemicals development?

Labcorp is a global contract research organisation with a specialist division focused on crop protection and chemicals (CPC) development.  We are currently seeking to recruit a toxicologist to work within our experienced and growing consultancy team in Japan.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your existing knowledge working with global customers to provide scientific, technical and regulatory advice. The role provides real potential for career progression as a subject matter expert in this specialist discipline.

The ideal candidate will have either toxicology consultancy experience or hands-on expertise in performing or developing testing strategies across the toxicology discipline. This should include expertise in acute toxicity, chronic & sub-chronic endpoints for mammalian systems, as well as reproductive, genetic or inhalation toxicology.

They will ideally have an awareness of global data requirements relating to crop protection substances and/or chemicals test (e.g. OECD) guidelines. A particularly desirable skillset would be a  knowledge of the JMAFF regulatory process, but there is the opportunity to develop this skill. An interest in global regulatory schemes for import tolerance, EU and US regulation will also be possible development opportunities. A good knowledge of written and spoken English is preferred in this role. 

Responsibilities include:

• Assist other expert toxicologists in delivery on dossiers, data gap analyses and literature review in the support of our customers
• Ensure an understanding of the customer’s strategy and objectives and lead discussions during the design of projects to meet regulatory requirements
• Being responsible for toxicology argumentation and interpretation and provide expertise in key areas of regulatory consultancy work whilst being fully accountable for meeting quality and deadline demands for designated projects
• Assist in decision making for toxicity impact effects and in relation to classification
• Keep abreast of new scientific and regulatory developments in order to help plan/focus the development for CPC regulatory consultancy toxicology
• Providing key program and strategic issue management advice to both customer and in-house departments
• Help promote the business by providing technical support to the sales team
• Actively support and training other team members in specialist skills areas

We offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension
• Unparalleled opportunities for career development and progression within a global organisation with global customers
• Excellent relocation package (subject to criteria) or remote working
• Flexible working arrangements
• BSc or higher (MSc, PhD or additional toxicology related qualification) or equivalent industry experience
• Significant demonstrable experience in technical understanding of toxicology, preferably on crop protection and chemical (CPC) studies
• Project management and direct experience with customers
• Good communication skills with the ability to lead and engage with other project team members
• Ability to work within a quality focused environment and successfully deliver against agreed timelines whilst managing workloads and resources to ensure targets are met
• English language/ written skills

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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