Senior Inspector Grade I – Regulatory Toxicologist (Human Health)

We have an opening for a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist (Inspector Grade I level) in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for Chemicals in particular our competent authority activities under the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations. Vacancies will be offered to candidates placed on the relevant panel based on the Order of Merit from interview. Any panel formed as part of this campaign, which is not exhausted through appointment of candidates to current or future vacancies will expire 12 months from the establishment of the panel.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team evaluating and developing scientific and technical opinions on chemical substances. The successful candidate will undertake Competent Authority regulatory functions of the Authority at national and EU level.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks for the role.

• Contributing to Competent Authority functions for REACH and CLP processed at national and EU level.
• Leading the Authority’s chemical hazard assessment programmes under REACH and CLP.
• Providing senior human health toxicology expertise (including for endocrine disruption properties), guidance and support on the Irish assessment of chemicals under the REACH and CLP processes of substance evaluation, SVHC identification and harmonised classification.
• Acting as the Irish representative on ECHA Member State Committee and other European expert groups and committees as relevant.
• Providing scientific support to Authority member of ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee.
• Leading the Irish review of other Member State proposals under REACH and CLP.
• Supporting the training and competence development of authority staff in evaluating chemicals for human health endpoints including endocrine disruption.
• Responding to stakeholder technical queries and maintain good communication with stakeholders.
• Other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements

Essential

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate they meet the competencies as set out in the Appendix and also meet the following essential requirements:

• Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Science, with further specialisation in human health toxicology.
• European Registered Toxicologist (ERT).
• Minimum of five years relevant work experience, with significant experience as a human health toxicologist in a regulatory or industry setting.
• An in-depth knowledge of human health toxicology including endocrine disrupting concerns.
• Extensive knowledge of the European testing guidelines.
• Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).

Desirable

The following requirements are desirable:

• Experience in the evaluation of chemicals for endocrine disrupting concerns.
• Experience in the management of projects and multi-disciplinary teams.

Inspector Grade II – Regulatory Toxicologist (Human Health)

We have an opening for a Senior Regulatory Toxicologist (Inspector Grade II level) in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for Chemicals in particular our competent authority activities under the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.

Vacancies will be offered to candidates placed on the relevant panel based on the Order of Merit from interview. Any panel formed as part of this campaign, which is not exhausted through appointment of candidates to current or future vacancies will expire 12 months from the establishment of the panel.

The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team evaluating and developing scientific and technical opinions on chemical substances. The successful candidate will undertake Competent Authority regulatory functions of the Authority at national and EU level.

The following non-exhaustive list of tasks are those that the person appointed to this role could be assigned. Please note that the final set of tasks will be assigned on take up of the role.

• Contributes to Competent Authority functions for REACH and CLP at national and EU level.
• Undertake and co-ordinate the evaluation of chemical substance data for human health concerns under REACH (examination of standard regulatory toxicology studies (in vivo and in vitro), literature data and alternative methodologies (e.g. read-across, grouping, QSARs or the weight of evidence approaches).
• Contribute to the preparation of Irish regulatory dossiers e.g. classification and labelling proposals under CLP, proposals to identify a substance as an Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under REACH, restriction proposals and supporting dossier agreement through ECHA’s Committees.
• Support the Irish members of various ECHA committees including the Member State Committee and the Risk Assessment Committee.
• Act as the Irish representative on European expert groups and committees.
• Review proposals from other Member States or ECHA e.g. for the identification of SVHCs with a human health hazard focus. Preparing comments for submission to public consultations.
• Maintain good communications with stakeholders e.g. by attending meetings, giving presentations, answering Chemical Helpdesk queries etc.
• Other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements

Essential

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate they meet the competencies as set out in the Appendix and also meet the following essential requirements:

• Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Science, with further specialisation in human health toxicology.
• Minimum of three years relevant work experience, with significant experience as a human health toxicologist in a regulatory or industry setting.
• An in-depth knowledge of human health toxicology.
• Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).

Desirable

The following requirements are desirable:

• Knowledge of the European testing guidelines.
• Experience in the management of projects and staff.

Inspector Grade III – Chemical Safety/Process Safety (COMAH)

We have an opening for a Chemical Safety/Process Safety Inspector (Inspector Grade III level) in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for Chemicals in particular our competent authority activities under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH).

Vacancies will be offered to candidates placed on the relevant panel based on the Order of Merit from interview. Any panel formed as part of this campaign, which is not exhausted through appointment of candidates to current or future vacancies will expire 12 months from the establishment of the panel.

The successful candidate will work in the multidisciplinary COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage team. The successful candidate will undertake Competent Authority functions of the Authority at national and EU level. The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks for the role.

• Carrying out a programme of inspections on relevant COMAH establishments & sub COMAH sites in accordance with the annual Programme of Work.
• Investigating and following up of accidents and incidents at COMAH establishments & sub COMAH sites, preparation of reports of investigation including for legal proceedings.
• Assessing and preparing technical reports on submissions such as safety reports and planning advice requests.
• Liaising with local authorities, fire authorities, the Gardaí and HSE on land use planning and external emergency planning under the 2015 COMAH Regulations.
• Maintaining and further developing expertise in process safety and other major accident hazard issues.
• Engaging with relevant stakeholders and representing the Authority in public forums, in court, at inquests, EU meetings and other related activities.
• Researching technical queries and providing advice to support the activities of the Authority’s Chemicals Helpdesk/Contact centre.
• Supporting awareness raising activities and maintenance of good communications with all stakeholders.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.

Requirements:

Essential:

In addition to demonstrating they possess the required competencies as set out in appendix 1, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other appropriate discipline.
• Minimum of two years relevant work experience in a regulatory or industry setting.
• Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).

Desirable:

In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have:

• A recognised qualification at diploma level or higher in the areas of Occupational Safety and Health or process safety.
• Experience in preparing technical reports.

Inspector Grade III – Chemical Regulatory Scientist and Stakeholder Support

We have an opening for a Regulatory Scientist and stakeholder support (Inspector Grade III level) in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for Chemicals, in particular in relation to our activities under the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation and the Classification, Packaging and Labelling (CLP) Regulations.

Any panel formed as part of this campaign, which is not exhausted through appointment of candidate to current or future vacancies, will expire 12 months from the establishment of the panel.

The successful candidate will work across multidisciplinary teams providing support to Irish Government, Industry and NGO stakeholders. The successful candidate will also undertake national Competent Authority functions of the Authority at national and EU level, as relevant.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks for the role.

• Managing the Authority’s Chemicals Helpdesk.
• Researching and answering technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Chemicals Helpdesk.
• Developing and maintaining expertise in REACH and CLP and other relevant EU Regulations.
• Engaging with relevant stakeholders and representing the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required.
• Participating in the work of ECHA’s HelpNet of Member States Helpdesk.
• Liaising with other Government agencies and Departments on areas and issues of common interest
• Supporting awareness raising activities (including delivering presentations) and maintaining good communications with all stakeholders.
• Preparing guidance and advice on aspects of REACH and CLP and maintaining the Chemical pages of the Authority’s website.
• Supporting the Irish members of various ECHA and EU Commission committees and expert groups, as relevant.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.

Requirements:

Essential:

In addition to demonstrating they possess the required competencies as set out in appendix 1, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Environmental science or other appropriate discipline.
• Minimum of two years relevant work experience in a regulatory or industry setting.
• Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).

Desirable:

In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have:

• Experience and knowledge of REACH and CLP.
• Awareness raising activities.

Inspector Grade III – Regulatory Exposure Scientist

We have an opening for a Regulatory Exposure Scientist (Inspector Grade III level) in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for Chemicals in particular our member state activities under the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Vacancy will be offered to candidate placed on the relevant panel based on the Order of Merit from interview. Any panel formed as part of this campaign, which is not exhausted through appointment of candidates to current or future vacancies will expire 12 months from the establishment of the panel.

The successful candidate will work in multidisciplinary teams undertaking Competent Authority functions of the Authority at national and EU level.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks for the role.

• Evaluates the potential for worker and consumer exposure to chemicals.
• Assesses measured and modelled exposure data, and the efficiency and effectiveness of any specified operational conditions and risk management measures.
• Contributes to the preparation of Irish regulatory dossiers e.g. proposals to identify a substance as an Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and restriction proposals under REACH, and supports their agreement through ECHA’s Committees.
• Support the Irish members of various ECHA committees and expert groups, including the Member State Committee and the Risk Assessment Committee.
• Evaluates regulatory proposals prepared by ECHA and/or other Member States and prepares comments for submission to the relevant EU consultations.
• Develops and maintains expertise in exposure science and shares knowledge with others to promote best practice within the organisation and externally.
• Engages with relevant stakeholders and represents the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required.
• Researches technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Chemicals Helpdesk.
• Supports awareness raising activities and maintenance of good communications with all stakeholders.
• Undertakes such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.

Requirements:

Essential:

In addition to demonstrating they possess the required competencies as set out in appendix 1, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, exposure science, industrial hygiene or other appropriate discipline.
• Minimum of two years relevant work experience in exposure assessment in a regulatory or industry setting.
• Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).

Desirable:

In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have:

• Experience in using modelling tools for worker and consumer exposure assessment.
• Familiarity with risk assessment principles under REACH.
• Experience in preparing regulatory dossiers.