REACH Toxicologist

Overview

Ensures REACH compliance, toxicology assessments, and regulatory support for Ashland.

Key Responsibilities

• reach compliance
• toxicology support
• data evaluation
• hazard assessment
• exposure scenarios
• testing strategy

Tasks

-Provide support for analysis of REACH restricted substances and Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), including safety assessments of viable alternatives for Ashland’s raw materials and products. -Provide technical support for toxicology-related R&D, commercial and customer responses. -Manage REACH data sharing activities -Provide written expert opinions. -Participate in professional development to stay current and up to date with the quickly evolving regulatory and toxicology landscape. -Support the provision of exposure scenario annexes for extended safety data sheets. -Represent and defend Ashland’s position in REACH registration consortia meetings. -Support for Chemicals Management team as required on regulatory compliance activities related to chemicals regulations (EU REACH and CLP, UK REACH, ChemO (CH), KKDIK and SEA (TR), etc.) -Gather and evaluate data for substances to be registered, identify data gaps and conduct read across assessments. Initiate and coordinate testing, or activities needed to address data gaps. -Provide support for hazard assessments of key chemicals. -Update and carry out maintenance for continued compliance of already registered substances. -Support responses to REACH questions from R&D, customers and commercial teams. -Strategize to complete the Registration Dossier and submit to ECHA in a timely fashion, so that commercial REACH compliance needs are met. -Develop Exposure Scenarios for substances to be registered. -The position will also include from time-to-time ad hoc regulatory compliance and project support for all Ashland business units (Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives) in the EMEA region. -REACH (Registration, Authorizations, Restriction and Evaluation) compliance -Develop and manage appropriate toxicological testing strategies; and support the coordination of non-REACH related testing. -Represent Ashland at and participate in selected industry (e.g. cefic) and/or technical associations. -Conduct risk assessments for end uses.

Requirements

• reach
• chesar
• qsar
• sap ehs
• toxicology
• exposure tools

What You Bring

-Experience in the preparation of safety assessments and expert reports for regulatory (REACH) Registration/Dossier Submissions, using tools like CHESAR for chemical safety assessments (CSAs) and chemical safety reports (CSRs). -Highly accountable: solution-, results- and action-oriented. -Results driven and highly responsive -Experience with QSAR is highly desirable. -Willingness to travel -Good analytical and problem-solving skills. -Experience in conducting data gap analyses and devising testing strategies to assess the safety of chemicals to human and environmental health. -Self-starter with ability to think and act independently and to make sound recommendations and decisions. -Excellent verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills. -Experience with SAP EHS module is a plus. -Training in toxicology, industrial hygiene or chemistry desired with an overall 10 yr - 12 years of experience and a minimum 5 years of relevant REACH experience ( especially REACH registration) within the chemical industry. -Ability to interface with internal and external contacts at all levels. -Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. -Experience in the use of exposure assessment tools (such as ConsExpo, ECETOC TRA, ART, Stoffenmanager, BEAT etc). -Fast learner with a flexible style and the ability to adjust to changing business priorities. -Ability to build teams and work collaboratively with peers -Language skills: fluent in English and proficiency in at least one other European language is a plus.

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Benefits

-Toxicology Consultation

About Ashland

-Evolved into a global leader in specialty chemicals, serving industries ranging from agriculture to energy. -Focuses on enhancing performance and sustainability for its customers with a robust portfolio of advanced solutions. -Recognized for innovative materials and technologies that improve product performance across sectors like water treatment, coatings, and construction. -Ashland’s rich history spans nearly a century, marked by strategic acquisitions and a commitment to advancing chemistry and technology. -Typical projects include developing eco-friendly solutions for industrial processes, creating high-performance materials for consumer goods, and advancing energy-efficient technologies. -Known for its long-standing focus on innovation, Ashland’s dedication to research and development continuously drives industry trends and product breakthroughs.

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