Computational (Eco)Toxicologist and/or Exposure Modeller (Brussels based)

In this position, you will utilize your computational toxicology and/or exposure modelling skills in context of our safety and regulatory compliance projects with clients from the various industries we support. You will work collaboratively with our team of experienced human health and environmental specialists and contribute to the growth of our service offer in the field of new approach or next generation risk assessment methodologies. We are seeking a flexible, self-motivated, and team-oriented individual. Candidates should be able to drive the work independently, understand the nature of a service-oriented consulting firm and be interested in contributing to business development.

Your Profile

• You have a university degree (preferably a PhD) in fields such as Computational Toxicology, Computational or Medicinal Chemistry, Exposure or Environmental Health Science, Toxicology or Pharmacology, with a strong computational and chemistry background
• You have at least 3-5 years relevant professional experience in computational modelling (e.g., (Q)SAR, PBPK, analogue identification) and/or demonstrated skills relevant to quantitative human and environmental exposure estimation gained in the chemical and/or consumer products industry or in scientific consulting to these industry sectors
• You have experience and/or interest to learn regulatory risk assessment processes and related disciplines critical to providing assurance of safety for chemical, consumer and pharmaceutical products
• Evidence of a creative, problem-solving, ‘can-do’ mindset
• You have excellent oral and written English communication skills
• You have a working permit for the European Union

If you have one or multiple of the following skills, let us know. It’s an added plus but not essential:

• Familiarity with exposure models required by the EU REACH, Biocides and/or Cosmetics Product Regulations

• Understanding of European Union REACH and REACH-like programs/regulations

We are also interested in hearing from you even if your profile does not completely match the above. If you are keen on learning and filling any gaps, you could still be the right candidate for us.

What you can expect

• Responsibilities for work in a variety of stimulating and technically challenging assignments in different industry sectors – you’ll never get bored!
• Prospect to work in external expert groups, consortia and task forces
• A competitive salary and performance-oriented bonus scheme
• The right balance between work and private life – flexible working hours and home office (hybrid model if desired)
• Personal training and development opportunities
• A great team of colleagues in a business-minded but friendly and open ‘help each other’ culture
• Additional benefits such as extra-legal vacation, meal vouchers, company pension plan, hospitalisation insurance and a mobility budget
• Fun team building activities

Who we are

ToxMinds BVBA is an international product safety consultancy with headquarters in Brussels (Belgium) and an office in Bangalore (India). We are passionate about providing scientific, regulatory, and strategic support to the chemicals, consumer products and pharmaceutical industries. We enjoy the scientific nature of our work, promote the use of animal alternatives in chemical safety assessments and appreciate the opportunity to use good science in regulatory processes.

To apply, please send your CV and a letter of motivation here.