Toxicologist for a newly formed Department at RISE - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Are you a toxicologist, biologist or equivalent? Do you have experience from drug discovery and development, or risk assessment of chemicals? If so, you could be the person we are looking for!

RISE Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Safety is looking for a toxicologist to join our team.

The department is comprised of many competencies, including performing preclinical safety studies and safety assessments in drug discovery and chemical development, biocompatibility, and toxicological assessments in MedTech, pharmaco/toxicokinetic assessments, bioanalysis, computational modelling and protein analysis. The department also is GLP certified for its animal and bioanalytical studies and the organisation currently comprises 30 co-workers.

About the role
As a toxicologist, you will be responsible for customer contact and the design, performance and interpretation of toxicological studies, and the delivery of appropriate risk assessments for commissioned projects, which may come from a variety of sectors (pharmaceuticals, chemicals, MedTech). The planning, advice given, and assessments made are based on scientific support and regulatory requirements but are tailored to each individual project’s needs. The role also encompasses strategic discussions with different experts both within the department and with other groups at RISE.

The role also includes maintaining all aspect of customer contact, sub-contracting to and monitoring studies at external contract laboratories and also discussions with regulatory authorities when required.

The employment is permanent and located in Södertälje, Sweden.

Who are you?
You have at least a degree in toxicology, biology, pharmacy, or equivalent scientific disciplines. You are not afraid to take on a wide variation of tasks and are motivated by challenges. You place high demands on yourself with respect to work ethic and documentation and can work flexibly and responsibly, whilst not being afraid to take your own initiatives. It is desirable that you have experience either of pharmaceutical discovery/development or of the development of chemical products. You can communicate well both with other colleagues and with customers.

Are we right for each other?
We at RISE are convinced that diversity strongly drives an innovative environment where we together challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and competencies for the future. Within RISE we gather impassioned problem solvers who are dealing with some of the most important and challenging problems the world faces. We do not promise you a simple job, but we can ensure that you will work with highly engaged colleagues working with exciting and challenging societal problems. You will work in a dynamic environment which will provide you with both professional and personal development opportunities. At RISE you have the opportunity to really make a difference. Welcome to Sweden’s national research institute and innovations partner.

Welcome with your application!
You are welcome to contact Ian Cotgreave, Department Head, +46 73 712 1365. The application closure date is March 31st.  Interviews will be carried out continually during the application period.

Our union representatives are Lazaros Tsantaridis, Sveriges Ingenjörer (SACO), 010-228 41 22 and Daniel Gäwerth, Unionen, 010-516 68 15.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sales persons are kindly declined as we rule under the Public Procurement Act.

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Greetings from your future colleagues!
“The department has a positive feeling about it, with a helpful, humble, and friendly atmosphere providing plenty of room for discussions. There are many disciplines represented in the department and there is plenty of scope for personal development and realisation of professional ambitions. I use my competence and experience to the full every day and I feel that I contribute to the work and development of the department”. - Marie Eriksson.

“I feel that we have a relaxed working environment in the department, and my work is appreciated and acknowledged. I find strong co-operation and support from my supervisors and colleagues”. - Swapnil Chavan.

“Amongst my colleagues I find a fascinating mixture of experience, extreme competence, and novel thinking. Take this as proof that my workplace generates a fantastic will to work”. - Matilda Bäckberg.

“I have strong opportunities within the department for personal development and taking my own responsibility with varied and exciting projects. But above all I have fantastic colleagues who are extremely competent and supportive to me”. - Evelina Lindmark.