Senior Ecotoxicologist — Huntsman Corporation
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
Senior Ecotoxicologist Role Overview
At Huntsman, we are currently looking for a Senior Ecotoxicologist to support our Global EHS Division.
In this role, you will provide expert advice across Huntsman businesses by applying your professional judgement in ecotoxicology, exposure science and regulatory compliance.
- Senior Ecotoxicologist Role Overview:
- At Huntsman, we are currently looking for a Senior Ecotoxicologist to support our Global EHS Division.
- Role Responsibilities: As a Senior Ecotoxicologist, you will:
- Support Huntsman divisions with environmental hazard and risk assessment expertise across all stages of product development, including R&D of new chemicals, products, markets and uses.
Main responsibilities
- Role Responsibilities: As a Senior Ecotoxicologist, you will:
- Support Huntsman divisions with environmental hazard and risk assessment expertise across all stages of product development, including R&D of new chemicals, products, markets and uses.
Application process
- today!
- knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including TSCA, REACH, Canada, Korea and China, and collaborate with regulatory specialists to ensure compliance.
- Monitor external ecotoxicology and environmental fate studies, ensuring the appropriate laboratory selection in line with internal and external guidelines.
- Use in silico tools such as QSAR and read-across for screening, prioritization and, where appropriate, regulatory endpoint data submission.
- Prepare and support dossier submissions in IUCLID and other relevant formats, including read-across approaches for environmental fate and ecotoxicity endpoint data requirements.
- Act as the technical lead for ecotoxicology-related issue management, substance defense and advocacy strategies with regulatory bodies.
- Maintain expertise in ecotoxicology, environmental fate and risk assessment, keeping up to date with relevant regulations, legislation and emerging environmental hazard issues.
- Represent Huntsman in industry consortia and trade associations, actively participating in meetings and sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders. Experience and Competencies: Minimum Qualifications
Company and context
- Advanced degree, Master or PhD, with 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an international company in the chemical or pharmaceutical sector, or at a contract research organization.
- Extensive applied experience in regulatory ecotoxicology, risk assessment and defense of self-classification and labelling under GHS and CLP.
- Knowledge of ecotoxicological and environmental fate methods and guidelines, as well as the use of in silico tools, QSARs and read-across.
- Extensive experience with EU REACH, TSCA and Canada chemical registration.
- Practical experience with relevant software tools such as OECD QSAR Toolbox, IUCLID, CHESAR and easyTRA.
- Experience with consortia and trade association work.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work with colleagues globally in a multicultural environment and in a hybrid setting is essential. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing teams of scientists.
- Professional certification as an ecotoxicologist or environmental scientist is a plus.
Additional details
- Senior Ecotoxicologist Role Responsibilities: As a Senior Ecotoxicologist, you will:
- Apply knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including TSCA, REACH, Canada, Korea and China, and collaborate with regulatory specialists to ensure compliance.
- Represent Huntsman in industry consortia and trade associations, actively participating in meetings and sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders. Experience and Competencies: Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to work with colleagues globally in a multicultural environment and in a hybrid setting is essential.
- We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
- In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first. Additional Locations:
Notes and original content
- Senior Ecotoxicologist
- Role Overview:
- Apply today!
- Role Responsibilities:
- As a Senior Ecotoxicologist, you will:
- Represent Huntsman in industry consortia and trade associations, actively participating in meetings and sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders.
- Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum Qualifications
- In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
- Additional Locations:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Huntsman Corporation offer for this role?
Huntsman Corporation lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Huntsman Corporation offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Huntsman Corporation during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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