Toxicological and Environmental Risk Assessment

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

**Role Overview**

**We are looking for**:
**We count on you for**:

- Support GBU product stewardship activities through collaboration and guidance on
- Testing strategies for hazard assessment, and monitoring and coordination of (eco-)toxicological studies and phys-chem studies
- Preparation of Registration dossiers (both for EU and other countries), author expert positions, technical responses and Weight of Evidence assessments for regulatory use;
- Performance of Exposure and risk assessment using dedicated modeling approaches for the industrial, professional and consumer uses of Solvay products
- GBU R&I initiatives and business development (client questions)
- Support colleagues within and outside the toxicology team by acting as a reference person on specific field(s) of expertise
- Technical representation of Solvay and its GBUs in consortia and sector groups

**You can count on us for**:

- Collaborative environment
- Opportunities of growth and development within the group

**You will bring**:

- Master degree in life sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology) or medical sciences. You have a strong (eco)toxicology and risk assessment background, demonstrated by at least 5 years of professional experience gained in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry or in a consulting environment.
- Good communication in English and good knowledge of French
- Expertise: In depth knowledge in specific area(s) of the below mentioned fields
- Experience in writing and submitting safety documentation as required under EU environmental and human health regulations such as REACH;
- You have experience in the management, monitoring and interpretation of (eco)toxicological studies
- You are familiar with exposure and computational modeling tools (e.g., QSAR) and other new approach methodologies;
- Experience in regulated markets like cosmetics, detergents, biocides, medical devices would be an added value
- Customer & Service Orientation being a true partner in the achievement of the GBU’s and Solvay’s objectives
- Impact & Influence: being an efficient influencer and a clear communicator. High ability to work in a global network within and outside the company
- Collaboration: High ability to work within a team and with other teams, to contribute to the success of the team, to promote its work and oriented towards results
- Open-Mindedness & Initiative: being flexible and challenging the status-quo
- Achievement drive: A proactive and results-oriented attitude
- Self-Confidence: being an expert and behaving like one, i.e. being able to take a difficult position, accepting it to be challenged and having the confidence to maintain or adapt it based on the facts. (“no fear of losing face”)

**You will get**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

**Additional information**:

- This function will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid mode (home office/office).

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**About us**

After 50 years, we are going back to the Moon... Solvay Materials are making it possible once again for Humans to return to the Moon. Check here our Artemis missions with NASA: we will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.

Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.