Associate - Toxicology
Core
Conduct literature searches and prepare toxicological assessments of raw materials/ingredients for consumer and OTC products, including risk assessments and safety assessments for cosmetic applications.
Role type
Associate regulatory toxicologist
Builds
Raw Material Toxicology Profiles, Full Safety Assessments, and risk assessments for cosmetic ingredients
Domain
Consumer goods / OTC products / Cosmetics
Required skills
literature search, toxicological assessment, risk assessment, Margin of Safety calculation, California Proposition 65 calculations, safety assessment drafting, regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
proactive approach, solution-centric mindset
Technologies
INCI ingredients, European Cosmetics Directive, California Proposition 65
Responsibilities
Conduct literature searches and prepare toxicological assessments of various raw materials/ingredients; Create Raw Material Toxicology Profiles for INCI ingredients as well as residual chemicals; Conduct risk assessments for raw materials used in cosmetic applications, including Margin of Safety and California Proposition 65 calculations; Draft Full Safety Assessments as required by the European Cosmetics Directive; Draft safety assessments for impurities and degradants based on requirements; Draft Full Safety Assessments, including recommendations for the approval of formulas; Complete all assigned training within the specified timelines; Participate in Process Improvement Initiatives to maintain the Quality and Compliance score; Escalate any issues encountered during daily activities to the Team Lead on a daily basis.