Expert Toxicologist – Japan – Crop Protection and Chemicals – Remote

Are you a toxicologist with experience in regulatory consultancy or conducting toxicology studies?

Looking for a career opportunity with 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 seeking a toxicologist to work within our experienced consultancy team in Japan.

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

The ideal candidate will have toxicology consultancy experience or hands-on expertise in performing or developing testing strategies across the toxicology discipline, including acute toxicity, chronic & sub-chronic endpoints, reproductive, genetic or inhalation toxicology.

They will have an awareness of global data requirements relating to crop protection substances and/or chemicals test guidelines. A desirable skillset would be a knowledge of the JMAFF regulatory process. A good knowledge of written and spoken English is preferred.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist other expert toxicologists in delivery on dossiers, data gap analyses and literature review
• Ensure an understanding of the customer's strategy and objectives and lead discussions during project design
• Be responsible for toxicology argumentation and interpretation and provide expertise in key areas of regulatory consultancy work
• Assist in decision making for toxicity impact effects and in relation to classification
• Keep abreast of new scientific and regulatory developments to plan/focus the development for CPC regulatory consultancy toxicology
• Provide 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 train other team members in specialist skills areas

We offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a global organisation
• Excellent relocation package or remote working
• Flexible working arrangements
• BSc or higher, or equivalent industry experience
• Significant 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
• English language/written skills

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We strive for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and do 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, 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.