8 days ago

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Junior Toxicologist Regulatory Affairs

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

Paris, FranceRemote Hybrid
Location: Voltaire, Paris.

We are looking for a candidate who can commute to Voltaire two times a week.

The role
We are a small and supportive team based in regulatory affairs. This role supports the work of the Toxicologist, enabling compliance and enabling Lush to stay at the forefront of safety testing. We value each individual for their contribution, passion, experience, and areas of expertise. You will manage your own workload and work closely with other teams across Lush and with external companies such as Xcellr8.

We continually strive to create, innovate, improve and test cosmetic products that are environmentally friendly, free from preservatives, beneficial to the consumer, and cruelty-free. 

We have always campaigned against animal testing and supported innovation in animal-free testing through The Lush Prize, which we hosted in partnership with Ethical Consumer. 

Please Note: All applications must be submitted in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered. 

We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Key Responsibilities

Organisation skills: Organising and handling information related to impurities and their regulatory requirements. As well as coordinating and managing testing activities.

Toxicology: Possessing a comprehensive knowledge of toxicology principles and various assessment methods. Participating and contributing to projects related to toxicology.

Data management: Maintaining and updating databases with the latest findings and information on raw materials. Including handling information related to impurities and their regulatory requirements.

Research skills: Researching and sourcing information from scientific literature, as well as being proactive in finding new sources of information.

Scientific writing: Support the writing of scientific papers and communicate scientific information effectively, including conducting bibliographic reviews

Training and development: Ability to train and develop knowledge and skills in others, such as assisting the Toxicology Assistant.

Independent work and solutions focused: Capability to work independently, initiate tasks, and solve problems effectively. Presenting well-researched, appropriate, and clear solutions in the work.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • *6 months’ full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver)
  • *Enhanced paternity leave
  • Bonus scheme
  • Day off for weekday birthdays
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted rail and bus season tickets 
  • Employee assistance programme
  • *Financial childcare support on return to work
  • We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
  • Support groups, film nights, yoga, meditation sessions and much more