Regulatory Toxicologist (7174)

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Opportunity Overview

For a client based in the Neuchâtel area, we are seeking a professional to join on a 12-month contract, with possibilities of extension afterwards. In this role, you will combine hands-on laboratory expertise with strong analytical thinking and scientific communication skills. You will lead complex experimental activities, transform data into meaningful scientific insights, and present recommendations to diverse stakeholders in both French and English.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead in vitro toxicology studies and scientific assessments.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate complex experimental data to support project and business decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, scientific summaries, and assessment documents.
• Present scientific results and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences in French and English.
• Lead or support method development, optimization, validation, and implementation activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned assays, technologies, or platforms.
• Contribute to laboratory innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior scientists, technicians, contractors, and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with ISO17025, Quality Management System (QMS), and EHS requirements.
• Support audits, document management, CAPAs, deviations, and change-control activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Toxicology, Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in laboratory-based scientific assessment and data interpretation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience presenting scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
• Ideally, experience in Regulatory toxicology or a related scientific field, as well as experience with in-vitro toxicology assays, method validation, and laboratory troubleshooting.
• Experience with ISO17025, GLP, or other regulated laboratory environments would be a plus.