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Human Health Toxicologist and Risk Assessor (Fully Remote)

Requisition ID:  6352
Location: 

Wilmington, DE, US, 19805

Business Unit / Group Function:  Material Protection Products
Work Arrangement:  Fully Remote
Level of Experience:  Intermediate

Who we are:
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join our Team!
 

Job Highlights

  • Act as the subject matter expert on the safety of LANXESS's  Materials Protection Products (MPP) global portfolio of biocidal product to human health.
  • Conduct chemical risk assessments in support of regulatory submissions and internal research and innovation projects.
  • Lead and coordinate safety related activities with external partners such as consultants and CROs.
  • Provide support to the global regulatory team, technical, marketing of LANXESS in their activities.
  • Keep up to date knowledge on new scientific and advancement relevant for human toxicology and risk assessment, innovative approach methodologies.
  • Represent LANXESS by contributing at meetings with external trade associations, scientific committees, task forces and regulations.

Requirements

  • Master's or Doctoral degree (or qualified experience) in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology or related field.  
  • Experience working in a regulatory/compliance/process/administrative environment is desired. Ability to conduct exposure and risk assessments is desired. 
  • Required years of professional experience in related fields: 5 to 10 years
  • Effective Communication, good coordination activities, team work, collaboration, leadership, personal integrity, project administration, planning. Must be detail oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively. Strong ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines while working in work in a high paced environment and able to change direction with little effort.
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments for a wide range of biocidal uses (e.g., home, personal care, industrial). Ability to conduct QSAR modelling, using publicly and commercially available exposure models and professional and industrial uses, is desirable. 
  • Capable of easily and proactively collaborating with the business team, other functions, and/or customers.  

What we offer you:

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. 
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

 

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.  

 
Join the LANXESS team!

 


Nearest Major Market: Wilmington
Nearest Secondary Market: Philadelphia
Job Segment: Compliance, Law, Scientific, Risk Management, Legal, Research, Engineering, Finance

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