We are currently recruiting for a Senior Toxicologist. This position can be located anywhere in North America.
Sasol offers a comprehensive total rewards package with market-related compensation and benefits that are consistent across our sites in the USA. The total rewards package is competitive within our industry and is designed to attract and retain our most valuable assets – our employees. Come be a part of our Growing Team.
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company spanning 30 countries. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. Sustainability has become a major driver in our business where we advance chemical and energy solutions that contribute to a thriving planet, society and enterprise. In support, we have prioritized four relevant Sustainable Development Goals to ensure our business is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
We are a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States. We strive to deliver sustainable and superior value to all our stakeholders. Learn more about Sasol at www.sasol.com or www.sasolnorthamerica.com
Purpose of Job
Securing the long-term marketability of products marketed by Sasol Chemicals in compliance with all applicable Global regulations and with adherence to Product Stewardship and Corporate principles, with the aim of preserving and increasing Sasol’s competitiveness. Conducting hazard & risk assesments to ensure that the products of Sasol Chemicals can be produced utilized and marketed without posing any risk to humans and the environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Assess the risk to humans and the environment over the entire life cycle of Sasol’s products & develop strategies to mitigate risk, if potential risks are identified
- Initiate & monitor company-sponsored toxicity studies on Sasol Chemicals products
- Monitor health effects information and related regulatory developments, trends, and evaluate their impact on Sasol Chemicals products
- Represent Sasol’s interests in national and international industrial associations as well as science, government and industry committees to achieve divisional as well as overall company objectives
- Monitor, communicate, coordinate responses and provide technical assistance to internal and external Sasol Chemicals customers on Product Safety and Occupational Health Coordinate the preparation and submittal of global notifications and registrations for Sasol Chemicals products
- Coordinate the utilization of outside consulting services for Global Product Safety projects Represent Sasol Chemicals in registration and testing consortia (e.g. REACH), ensuring that Sasol’s interests are considered Prepare and exchange information with (eco)-toxicology experts from academia, government agencies, customers and industry in order to assess the inherent properties of substances with the overall aim of securing Sasol’s market position in accordance with Responsible Care
Formal Education
Doctoral Degree in Toxicology or a university degree in the field of natural sciences (chemistry, pharmacology, biology) and a post-graduate degree in toxicology
Working Experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in chemical or related industry
Required Personal and Professional Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Training/presentation skills and experience desirable
- Ability to work independently, ability to work in and lead a team
- Ability to work well under pressure and frequent travel
