Environmental Risk Assessor Iii Or Iv - (US-NC-Raleigh - 27699)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
Email this job to yourself or to a friend | Job Match Test | Resume Guide

Responsibilities : Role Purpose/Accountabilities• Primary role is to conduct environmental risk assessments, advise Syngenta colleagues and stakeholders on the safety of new genetically modified (GM) crops, and support registrations of these products worldwide. • Provide technical expertise and recommendations to Syngenta colleagues and stakeholders on strategies for data development and environmental risk assessment of genetically modified crops and implement agreed strategies • Plan, contract and monitor non-target organism ecotoxicology studies at contract laboratories; interpret data from the studies; organize internal reviews of reports for regulatory submissions • Ensure integrity of environmental safety work programs and application of environmental safety knowledge • Conduct environmental risk assessments including non-target organism exposure assessments, laboratory and/or field hazard assessments and weediness assessments and provide documentation to support global regulatory submissions for registrations of new genetically modified crops • Work closely with regulatory affairs, regulatory science and product safety teams to develop and optimize technical/scientific capabilities and ensure data development needs are defined and implemented on a timely basis to support regulatory submissions of dossiers • Interact with regulatory authorities worldwide as needed to discuss and resolve issues concerning the environmental safety of Syngenta’s GM products • Monitor and advise colleagues on regulatory trends and emerging issues in environmental risk assessment of GM crops and develop strategic plans to address these • Represent the company through participation in professional organizations/workshops, industry-wide task forces and scientific forums.

Requirements :Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceCritical knowledge • This is a mid-level position for an incumbent with several years of demonstrated proficiency in environmental risk assessment or research involving the ecotoxicology of insecticidal pesticides. Knowledge of risk assessment paradigms for genetically modified crops is preferred. Critical experience • Ph.D. in an environmental toxicology-related field (ecotoxicology, environmental safety, risk assessment or related field) and experience with risk assessment, interactions with regulatory authorities, and issue management are preferred Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities.

For more information of this job and to Apply Online, please visit us at http://www.employmentcrossing.com/lcjsjobdetail.php?akey=037cb7217c763479a63ab7796d568bba

For more information please visit us at http://www.employmentcrossing.com