Research Associate - Toxicology

Job Description

Evalueserve is a global professional services provider offering research, analytics, and data management services. Were powered by mind+machine - a unique combination of human expertise and best-in-class technologies that use smart algorithms tosimplify key tasks. This approach enables us to design and manage processes that can generate and harness insights on a large scale, significantly cutting costs and timescales and helping businesses that partner with us to overtake the competition. We workwith clients across a wide range of industries and business functions, helping them to make better decisions faster; reach new levels of efficiency and effectiveness; and see a tangible impact on their top and bottom line.Position at a glance:DepartmentIntellectual Property and Research DevelopmentDurationPermanentLocationUKResponsibilities:

• To provide evidence of efficacy and safety (preclinical and clinical) as per regulatory requirements
• To extract, analyze and collate toxicology data from various clinical/toxicology/efficacy related databases like TOXNET, HSDB, PubMed, Medline, ScienceDirectetc.
• To evaluate quality of different toxicity studies (such as systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, skin/eye irritation, sensitization, carcinogenicity, reprotoxicity and developmental, toxicokinetics studies) as per OECD/ ICH /FDA guidelines
• To identify, evaluate and summarize critical toxicology data for drafting hazard or safety assessment on a chemical (pharmaceuticals/ cosmetics/ nutraceuticals/ agrochemicals/ botanicals/ biomedical devices).
• To prepare research reports/ dossiers according to the international regulatory guidelines
• To draft environmental assessment for various chemicals with respect to persistence bioaccumulation and toxicity.

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of various toxicological studies and their principles
• Capability of interpretation of results and analysis of key toxicity data.
• Knowledge of OECD/FDA/EPA guidelines for preclinical toxicity studies
• Knowledge of various toxicology/ pharmacology/ clinical/ regulatory databases like TOXNET, ECOTOX, PubMed, e-Chemportal, clinicaltrails.gov, EFSAetc.
• Basic knowledge of clinical trials
• Basic knowledge of eco/environmental toxicity (e.g. biodegradation, toxicity to daphnia, fish (acute and chronic), toxicity to algae)
• Knowledge of dose calculation/conversion
• Good interpersonal skills and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Ability to ensure that tasks within areas of responsibility are completed accurately in a timely manner
• Ability to practice attentive and active listening skills
• Act as an efficient team player with good reasoning.
• Ability to identify pro-active ways to contribute to firms goals & mission
• Challenging current thinking by implementing new ways of working

Education and Experience:

• M. Pharm./M.S. (Pharm.) in Pharmacology/Toxicology/Regulatory Toxicology
• 2-6 years research experience in pharmaceutical industry/CROs (preferably in pre-clinical toxicity studies/toxicology projects)
• Competitive compensation
• Leading edge global work environment
• Complete benefits package
• Professional Development Assistance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Leading edge global work environment
• Complete benefits package

Professional Development AssistanceEvalueserve is committed to providing equal opportunities (EEO) globally, eliminating discrimination and promoting good relations among employees, regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity or origin, religion or belief, sex, gender assignment, genderidentity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status. Evalueserve is an inclusive employer and is proud of its diverse workforce.

Keyskills :
FDMOECDToxicologyEcotoxicologyICH guidelines