Scientific Officer - Ecotoxicologist, ECHA Hki
Scientific Officer - Ecotoxicologist
1.The job
We are looking for Scientific Officers in the field of environmental sciences.
Successful candidates may also work on the implementation of the new tasks recently taken over by ECHA, such as the Drinking Water Directives (DWD) and Batteries Regulation. In addition, ECHA is likely to take on new tasks under several amended Directives and Regulations, e.g. the Water Framework, Environmental Quality Standards, and Groundwater Directives, the Industrial Emissions Directive, the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive and the Toys Safety Regulation, which will also need such expertise.
The work requires ability to understand, interpret and use scientific information in a regulatory context (e.g. checking compliance with information requirements, assessment of hazards against classification criteria and generally performing or evaluating hazard or risk assessments), focusing on key elements and identifying inconsistencies, limitations and uncertainties. The ideal candidate can perform quick and robust analyses on available ecotoxicological and toxicological data, and can communicate clearly and effectively. They have excellent project management skills, is solution-oriented and proactive, and have the drive to produce high-quality results within the given timelines. The ideal candidate is able to apply this knowledge while examining the reports of standard toxicology studies (in vivo and in vitro) as well as alternative methodologies.
2.Key responsibilities
Scientific Officers in the Agency work in one of the work areas covering scientific issues relating to the Evaluation, Authorisation, Restriction processes (REACH Regulation), the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation and the new tasks (e.g. water protection tasks).
Evaluating registration dossiers (e.g., experimental studies and adaptations) against the information requirements in the REACH Regulation, examining testing proposals, preparing draft decisions, and responding to comments received on draft decisions;
Application and evaluation of methodologies alternative to animal testing, such as read-across, QSAR and grouping in regulatory risk assessment;
Assessing and providing expert opinions on ecotoxicology and environmental fate, the relevance and reliability of experimental studies, assessing and evaluating relevance and conclusions made in the environmental effect, exposure and PBT/PMT assessment and risk characterisation of substances;
Assessing the environmental hazard profile of chemical substances in relation to classification and labelling obligations (in particular PBT/vPvB, PMT/vPvM, and environmental endocrine disruptors' criteria);
Preparing and/or supporting the development of the Agency's decisions and opinions;
Preparing, managing, and follow-up of the meetings of ECHA's Committees, relevant working groups, and expert groups, including support to their Chairs, rapporteurs, and dossier submitters;
Assessing reports prepared by the Member States competent authorities responsible for CLP and BPR;
Working on the implementation of ECHA's new tasks.
3.Eligibility criteria
To qualify for this profile, you must have completed university studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma and professional experience of at least one (1) year.
4.Selection criteria
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be assessed on the basis of the following selection criteria.
Your academic and professional qualifications and their relevance to the main areas of work listed in 'Key responsibilities';
Your university degree must be in environmental sciences.
Preference will be given to qualifications obtained in or covering the following fields:
oEcotoxicology;
oEnvironmental fate;
oEnvironmental risk assessment of chemical substances (e.g. industrial chemicals, pesticides, biocides).
Your professional experience: Preference will be given to candidates having experience in functions similar to those outlined in 'Key responsibilities'. The Selection Committee will assess the range of fields covered, the type, and level of work done and its relevance to the areas of work listed in 'Key responsibilities'.
The following will be considered as assets:
Scientific publications and practical experience in conducting experimental studies relevant to ecotoxicology, environmental fate, and/or risk assessment;
Experience with either preparing regulatory dossiers (e.g. REACH, CLP, BPR, POP) or industry support documents such as technical manuals, support and advice material relevant for regulatory purposes (in relation to chemical management systems);
Development and use of IT tools for predicting environmental hazards and risks;
Work experience gained in a similar multicultural environment. Preference will be given to work experience abroad.
5.How to apply
You can submit your application and find more information (the complete vacancy notice and application form) on ECHA website http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/about-us/jobs/open-positions. ECHA is an equal opportunity organisation committed to achieving diversity, as the diversity of ECHA's staff is essential to the Agency's success. The deadline to fill in the application form is 15 May 2024 at noon 12:00, Helsinki time (11:00 a.m. CET).
Yhteystiedot: ECHA recruitment team
Työpaikan osoite: Telakkakatu 6, 00150 Helsinki
Työ alkaa: Työskentelyn aloitus sovitaan yhdessä
Työaika: Kokoaikatyö
Työn kesto: Toistaiseksi voimassa oleva
Hakuaika päättyy: 15.05.2024 20:59
Jätä hakemus: https://tyomarkkinatori.fi/henkiloasiakkaat/avoimet-tyopaikat/1baa6eca-9...
Ilmoitus jätetty: 18.04.2024 12:06
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