Human Health Toxicologist

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Description
Yordas Group is seeking a highly motivated Human Health Toxicologist to support our expanding services across regulatory frameworks including REACH, Biocides, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, and Food Contact Materials. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on human health exposure and risk to both clients and internal teams, working closely with partners and CROs to support regulatory compliance in a changing landscape.

Department: STAR Scientific

Location: Remote UK

This role involves extensive interaction with chemists, human health specialists, and fellow toxicologists, and will be instrumental in supporting the continued growth of Yordas' risk assessment services.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Perform human health safety assessments of substances and products under REACH, BPR, and Cosmetic Regulations using a range of exposure simulation models.
2. Conduct quantitative exposure and risk assessments using tools such as Stoffenmanager, Riskofderm, ART, and CHESAR.
3. Review and interpret toxicity data, endpoint studies, regulatory guidance documents, and legislation to support hazard identification and risk characterization.
4. Provide toxicological insight into human health hazard evaluation, with a focus on data interpretation and study quality.
5. Advocate for client positions in regulatory discussions and submissions.
6. Prepare comprehensive Chemical Safety Reports (CSR) and other risk assessment documentation under REACH, BPR, and related frameworks.
7. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
8. Stay current with regulatory toxicology and human health risk assessment by participating in seminars, training, and professional events.
9. Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, regulatory authorities, and internal teams.

Profile and Qualifications

Essential

1. MSc/PharmD or PhD in Toxicology, Biology, Health Sciences, or a related discipline—or equivalent professional experience as a toxicologist in human health risk assessment.
2. Demonstrated experience interpreting endpoint studies across toxicological areas such as acute, chronic, reproductive, and developmental toxicity.
3. Familiarity with risk assessment platforms (e.g. CHESAR) and models such as Stoffenmanager, Riskofderm, and ART.
4. Strong understanding of regulatory toxicology, including hazard classification (CLP/GHS), exposure assessment, and risk characterization.
5. At least 2–3 years of experience in regulatory consultancy or a similar field.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to work collaboratively within a global, interdisciplinary team.

Desirable

1. Experience using IUCLID for dossier preparation.
2. Knowledge of Endocrine Disruptor criteria, including assessments of substances like Bisphenol A.
3. Familiarity with EU Biocidal Product Regulation, Cosmetic Regulations, Medical Devices, and Food Contact Material Regulations.

Staff Benefits

Dependent on location, we offer an excellent range of staff benefits, including:

1. Pension Scheme and Medical Benefits
2. Generous holidays
3. Professional Development
4. Social Culture
5. Flexible working

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services