Toxicologist

Henkel group•Trumbull, CT

8d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Toxicologist is responsible for the safety and toxicological review of Henkel consumer products, with a focus on cosmetics. The role partners with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Consumer Technical Insights throughout the product lifecycle—from early ingredient selection through launch and post-market stewardship—to uphold Henkel’s product safety standards. It also serves as a regulatory affairs liaison to external parties, including regulatory organizations, stakeholders, and consultants. The position applies and develops Next Generation Risk Assessment principles and tools for cosmetic product risk assessment at Henkel North America. It represents Henkel in external toxicological societies and relevant industry groups, incorporates emerging scientific approaches to chemical risk assessment and exposure evaluation, and ensures formulations and new product applications are assessed using science-based methods that support consumer protection and product innovation. The role also contributes to process improvements and the development of internal toxicological principles.

Requirements

PhD or Master’s degree in Toxicology.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex toxicological concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with professionals from different backgrounds and geographies.
Critical thinking and ability to apply relevant scientific methodologies and processes.
Eagerness to learn and lead.

Nice To Haves

Regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety and toxicological reviews of Henkel consumer products, focusing on cosmetics.
Work with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Consumer Technical Insights from ingredient selection through product launch and post-market stewardship.
Serve as a liaison for Regulatory Affairs with regulatory organizations, stakeholders, and external consultants.
Study, understand, and apply Next Generation Risk Assessment principles and tools to develop cosmetic product risk assessment practices at Henkel North America.
Represent Henkel in external toxicological societies and relevant industry groups and associations.
Integrate new scientific principles and tools in chemical risk assessment and exposure evaluation.
Evaluate formulations and new product applications using science-based approaches that support consumer protection and product innovation.
Contribute to process improvements and develop toxicological principles for internal use.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing insurance plans starting on day one.
Paid time off, including sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time.
Flexible and hybrid work policies, depending on the role.
Vacation buy/sell program.
401(k) matching.
Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
Annual performance bonus.
Service awards.
Student loan reimbursement.
12-week gender-neutral parental leave, with up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
Fertility support.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Discounted child and elderly care.
Scholarships.
National and international career growth opportunities.
Access to skills development courses.
Tuition reimbursement.