Associate 2 Toxicology - Mississauga, Canada - Intertek

Intertek

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are and what we do:

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of global regulatory strategies for the premanufacture/preimport notification of industrial, commercial and consumer chemicals.
Gather, understand, process, critically evaluate and maintain all data and documentation related to said implementation.
Support Chemicals Group toxicology program working under guidance of Manager Toxicology and Regulatory.
Review toxicology/ecotoxicology information from searches and/or provided by project managers (includes identifying and reviewing company reports/published articles and speaking with other scientists/project managers); required to use own initiative to make sure that selected materials are complete.
Select and review applicable papers (this can be conducted on own initiative or with assistance of the project manager).
Write brief summaries (abstracts) of large bodies of information so that all key elements and conclusions are presented. Provide analysis, recommendations, and associations between inter

- and intra-related issues.

Organize pertinent information according to project requirements.
Report information and ensure that the report identifies all required issues, which may include forming an opinion, and making conclusions based upon the scientific information that has been reviewed.
Research regulatory information: contact various jurisdictions to obtain their regulations; directly contact officials at regulatory agencies; review client material to be analyzed; compare regulations with client information and make recommendations based on the comparison results; prepare draft report/summaries of data to be reviewed by senior regulatory staff member.
Contribute to regulatory horizon scanning: monitor new information (from websites, journals, TOCs, listservs, etc.) related to global substance management; write monthly report.
Assist senior scientific staff with special requests.

Qualifications

EXTERNAL EDUCATION

Sc Degree in Science:
toxicology (2-5 years experience)

Aptitude and interest in regulatory scientific issues

Core Competencies

Good customer service skills
Strong communication skills in both verbal and written format
Strong organization and time management skills
Effective business writing and composition skills with a good command of the English language
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a fastpaced, multitasking environment
Ability to pay attention to detail
Microsoft Office software expertise

Value Added Competencies

Ability to critically evaluate scientific papers
Ability to work on a number of different aspects of one project and evaluate and integrate work from a number of sources into the project
Ability to retain clear picture of project goals, plus understanding how projects are structured
Excellent written skills as a professional scientist

Our Value Proposition

We offer a salary and benefits package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, RRSP with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Why Work at Intertek?

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products used safely by millions of people every day.

Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world's leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.

Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide.

Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.

Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose