What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Toxicologist, Product Safety position at New Chapter?
Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Vermont for the fourth year in a row, New Chapter is a certified B-Corp, and an Organic, Non-GMO and certified Gluten Free manufacturer of dietary supplements that places our employees and our consumers first. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble. We invite you to discover a new chapter in your career, and in your life, by considering this opportunity to join our team! We strongly encourage applications from diverse communities across race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other marginalized communities.
ROLE OVERVIEW: The main purpose of the Associate Toxicologist, Product Safety is to support the innovation and launch of New Chapter products by preparing and conducting product safety assessments.
MAJOR ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Work extensively with product raw material information to conduct safety assessments.
- Work in collaboration with regulatory scientists to assure safe, compliant products for market.
- Develop innovative solutions to streamline and simplify routine tasks.
- Respond with agility to support products in-market, integrating safety assessments with quality and compliance.
- Provide strategic insights to the business and represent safety within multi-disciplinary internal teams.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Proven ability forming positive relationships with diverse customers and functions.
- Ability to proactively identify skill/capability gaps and develop a learning plan to expand knowledge
- Clear evidence of learning behavior and a pragmatic and adaptable work style.
- Well-developed collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate agility in responding to needs of the business and the organization.
- Ability to review and interpret data.
- Desire to learn and develop a deep knowledge of toxicological risk assessment.
- Clarity and strength of communication (oral and written).
- Operate independently requiring limited supervision and exercise proper judgment.
- Demonstrable interest in stakeholder education to share knowledge and seek innovation.
- Familiarity with product specifications and incoming inspection procedures.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS:
- BS and/or MS in pharmacology/toxicology preferred; an equivalent bioscience degree will be considered.
- Working knowledge of the physiologic and toxicologic effects of drugs, chemicals and natural substances on biological pathways.
- Experience in nutrition is desired.
- Working knowledge of GMPs.
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
JOB LOCATION: Within travel distance to Brattleboro, Vermont, in a hybrid work environment with at least 2 days per week in office.
JOB TYPE: Full time
New Chapter is an equal opportunity employer.
