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Aquatic Ecotoxicologist

Salary £25,200
Location Boxworth, UK
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Cambridge Environmental Assessments, part of RSK ADAS is seeking a proactive Aquatic Toxicologist to join the team in Boxworth on a 12 month fixed term basis (with the potential to lead into a permanent role).

CEA specialises in designing and conducting higher tier studies, modelling, effects and fate and regulatory environmental risk assessments for chemicals, toxicology and REACH compliance. CEA provides strategic and dossier support for chemical and product registrations across Europe encompassing agrochemicals, biocides, veterinary and human pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food additives, novel foods and general chemicals.

The Experimental Studies team provide consultancy and research for both commercial and government clients in the areas of aquatic and terrestrial ecotoxicology. This role sits within the CEA team at Boxworth, where we specialise in the design and conduct of bespoke aquatic (mesocosm) field studies, terrestrial field sampling studies, laboratory-based studies with many species of aquatic invertebrates and plants, the taxonomic identification of aquatic organisms and statistical analyses of study data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring all duties are carried out in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
  • Assist in the conduct of terrestrial field sampling studies, and sample processing, compliant with the necessary Health and Safety protocols
  • Assist in the conduct of outdoor mesocosm and laboratory-based studies, including single and multiple species studies on standard and non-standard test organisms
  • Taxonomic identification and enumeration of aquatic organisms (phytoplankton, zooplankton and macroinvertebrates) using basic microscopy techniques and relevant identification keys
  • Assisting laboratory management in the day-to-day laboratory/mesocosm maintenance; including culturing of standard and non-standard organisms for testing
  • Sampling of water systems using various techniques and traps
  • Generate accurate statistical ECx and MDD reports

Person Specification

  • Ideally hold a graduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
  • Experience working in field based and/or scientific laboratory environment
  • Have working knowledge of basic statistical analysis
  • Have knowledge of aquatic testing with a good grasp of general ecotoxicology and risk assessment strategies
  • Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Knowledge of statistical analysis programmes would be an advantage
  • Willingness to work flexibly
  • Have good verbal and written communication skills, good organisational and planning skills, and good interpersonal and team working skills

Salary and Benefits

  • £25,200 per annum
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life assurance
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies

Cambridge Environmental Assessments (CEA), part of ADAS (an RSK company), provides novel solutions for an increasingly demanding regulatory world. We have been providing specialist regulatory support and consultancy to clients for more than two decades. Our team specialises in higher-tier approaches to chemical risk assessments, including designing and conducting higher-tier studies tailored to address specific regulatory concerns. This encompasses agrochemicals, biocides, veterinary and human pharmaceuticals, food additives, novel foods and general chemicals.

We have several physical footprints in Ireland and the UK. Teams comprise specialists in environmental fate and behaviour, field-fate studies and stewardship, exposure and spatial modelling, aquatic ecotoxicity testing (laboratory and mesocosm studies), ecotoxicology and risk assessments, toxicology and human health and regulatory affairs. We provide chemical regulatory support using non-standard approaches to toxicology or ecotoxicity testing, alternative testing approaches, non-standard exposure modelling and risk assessments.

CEA is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.  

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.   

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.  

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.  

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.   

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. 

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes? 

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