What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Health Risk Assessor position at FMC Corporation?
Position Overview
- This role reports to the FMC Corporation’s Global Regulatory Sciences group and is part of the Global R&D organization.
- As a competency expert in human health risk assessment, your role will be focused on developing the scientific data needed for new and existing molecules to help farmers maintain a safe and secure food supply, while protecting the public health and the environment for future generations.
- The position is office-based and located in Newark, Delaware, at our Global R&D Center and just one hour south of our corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While the position is based in the USA, responsibilities include regulatory work that supports our global business, with opportunities to interface with people around the world.
- The Global Regulatory Sciences group offers a unique balance of individual responsibilities and a team-focused project approach, providing our scientists with opportunities to engage in proprietary molecule development, learn regulations around the world, and invest in their professional development.
- Serves on Product Registration Team (PRT) as lead for asset
- Sets scientific strategy for projects relevant to asset, interfaces across disciplines
- Communicates science in submission packages, positions data within the context of regional/country registrations, responds to regulatory authority questions
- Technical program designer for projects
- You will work across an interdisciplinary sciences team as the competency lead in human health risk assessment.
- You will have responsibility for setting strategy for the technical program and collaborating with competency scientists and other team members to deliver the demands of the technical program.
- You will be responsible for developing data in support of our assets to meet the regulatory requirements of countries.
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Risk Assessment Modeling or closely related discipline, such as metabolism or residue chemistry. 5 years of relevant work experience in a commercial setting.
- Complete understanding of occupational exposure studies including mixer/loader/applicator and worker re-entry, dermal penetration studies, and non-dietary exposure studies.
- Ideal candidate applies deep and broader scientific/technical expertise on principles and practices of human health risk assessment across various geographic regions.
- Possesses an in-depth understanding of a broad array of R&D materials, tools, techniques, equipment, instrumentation and/or computer applications.
- Communicates research directions within the R&D community.
- Effectively communicates how individual research efforts are integrated into those of the overall team.
- Seeks increased personal responsibility and takes responsibility for others to drive organizational or research goals.
- Adjusts communication and interpersonal approach depending upon the audience, constructive critical debate and decision making. Reviews and reports group efforts.
- Can communicate effectively in both technical and non-technical situations and across all levels. Actively initiates effective information exchanges.
- Promotes and uses anticipatory problem-solving techniques to address issues before they become problems.
- Effectively manage numerous tasks/projects simultaneously to meet internal/external deadlines while maintaining organizational integration within a global scientific support team.
- Ability to design and manage appropriate field and analytical studies under FIFRA, OCSPP and OECD guidelines.
- At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive – regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC also supports employee participation in company employee resource groups that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our workforce by providing communities for employees to connect with each other and raise awareness throughout FMC.
- FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@fmc.com.
