Senior Ecotoxicologist - Aquatics

Als Senior Ecotoxicologist - Aquatics, you create chemistry by...

• Managing global ecotoxicology oversight and maintenance of crop protection active ingredients
• Participating as the ecotoxicology representative on global active ingredient teams, providing the team with guidance on data needs, safe uses and stewardship recommendations.
• Monitoring of ecotoxicology studies with aquatic organisms conducted in North America and Europe.
• Participating in and leading industry association committees, work groups and task forces on topics relevant to ecotoxicology.
• Attending seminars, training courses and professional association meetings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of international regulatory ecotoxicology requirements and risk assessment paradigms, especially related to aquatic organism ecotoxicology

If you have...

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Sciences, or other relevant field of study with at least 5-10 years of relevant post-doctoral and/or industry and/or regulatory authority experience with testing and risk assessment of crop protection products
• Previous experience leading the development of ecotoxicology data packages to support the registration of crop protection active ingredients both inside North America and in other regions (e.g. Europe)
• Previous experience with pesticides, preferred.
• Experience in designing, monitoring, and interpreting ecotoxicology studies with aquatic organisms, including higher-tier studies and innovative new design
• In-depth knowledge of ecological risk assessment paradigms for aquatic species, with a strong focus on regulatory frameworks in North America and Europe. Experience developing exposure mitigation strategies for threatened and endangered species and overseeing the preparation of European ecotoxicology dossiers, particularly for aquatic organisms, is strongly preferred.
• Excellent ability to present scientific data and negotiate study requirements, especially with regulatory authorities across multiple regions
• Experience with mentoring junior ecotoxicology scientists and leading (i.e., Chairmanship) association committees, work groups and task forces
• Ability to travel up to 10%, domestically and internationally

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!