Rethink your impact Are you passionate about toxicology and product safety? Then you might be our new Toxicologist (Scientist).Work for a cause, not just a company Novozymes is the world’s leading provider of industrial enzymes and microorganisms. Together with our customers, partners, and the global community, we use our innovative thinking and passion for science to boost industries and make everyday products more sustainable for the good of the planet. Our biological solutions enable higher agricultural yields, healthy food consumption, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel, and many other biological solutions that the world can benefit from – both today and in years to come. We need people who are eager to try new things, motivated by challenge, and not afraid to fail but driven to try again. And again. We know that original thinking happens when we’re given the flexibility to focus and the freedom to fully unfold our individual strengths. This is key to our innovation power. We call it Rethink Tomorrow.Join us as our new Toxicologist (Scientist)Welcome to Product Safety Product Safety, a total of three departments (~40 people) share the global responsibility for the safety of all of Novozymes’ products across industries. We have stakeholders among internal colleagues and customers around the globe and we have a stake in all parts of Novozymes’ broad product portfolio. The Toxicology & Immunology department consists of 16 highly skilled lab technicians and scientists ensuring that Novozymes’ enzyme products are safe in use.In this role you will make an impact by: Provide toxicological support and coordination of investigations on products and product candidates within the product range of Novozymes e.g., enzymes and microbes for the food and feed industry, proteins, microorganisms, raw materials and products under development within the bio-agricultural and dietary supplements industries and other emerging business areas. Contribute to safety evaluations and risk assessments, in terms of toxicological potential, on new/modified compounds, raw materials or products, in relation to registration, internal safety as well as customer requirements. Act as a sponsor monitor being responsible for monitoring toxicological in vivo and in vitro investigations performed by contract research organizations (CROs) . Participate in project groups and exchange information with cross-functional stakeholders from the global Novozymes organization. Provide product safety advice regarding enzyme and microbe applications. Compile and review relevant safety documentation for authority and customer communication. Active member of the Novozymes Toxicology team providing day-to-day advice on toxicological issues globally Potentially relevant experience: Relevant scientific background (MSc, PhD, DVM) and experience within toxicology and safety evaluations preferably with emphasis on biomolecules and/or microorganisms. Experience with safety evaluation and risk assessments, in terms of toxicological/immunotox exposure potential, proteins, microbes, raw materials or products. Experience in relation to product registrations and interaction with authorities on this subject is desirable. Knowledge of OECD/FDA GLP and experience in scientific report writing. Experience with registration of chemicals and ecotoxicology/environmental risk assessment is a plus. Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a complex inter-disciplinary global organization. Strong communication (oral and written), analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills are required Location: This job will be located in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.Are you passionate about making a sustainable impact, and do you see yourself in this position? Then unlock your passion and apply today!Application deadline: June 11th, 2023.Contact details: Lars Pilebo via phone + 45 3077 6236 or lpil@novozymes.com.At Novozymes we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. 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