Food Regulatory Scientist

United Kingdom - Hybrid

Are you excited about understanding and ensuring the safety of food and food ingredients? Are you motivated by creating a sustainable future through innovative health sciences and regulatory practices? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and empowering environment?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Health Sciences practice as our new Food Regulatory Scientist  and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role As our new Food Regulatory Scientist, you will be part of our global Health Sciences practice. You will join an established team of Product Safety and Stewardship specialists who are committed to ensuring the safety and quality of food and food ingredients globally, delivering key knowledge to a range of Ramboll projects. Our successful global track record includes evaluations and stewardship for food, food ingredients, food packaging, toys, cosmetics, chemicals, aerospace manufacturing, pesticides/biocides, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical devices and electronic device manufacturing, and building materials. Our UK offices are easily accessible by car or public transport. We also will consider remote/hybrid working. Ramboll operates a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conduct toxicological risk assessments on contaminants, food additives, and other chemical hazards.
• Provide expert advice and support on toxicological matters to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Take responsibility within your project team for, and oversee the input of, technical data summaries and data interpretation into regulatory systems such as the EFSA Portal and its submission to regulatory agencies or clients;
• Work with other specialists as part of multi-disciplined global project teams to deliver technical work including preparation of risk assessments, study summaries, waivers, regulatory compliance assessments, new product registrations/notifications, and other regulatory documentation as required.
• Assist with the completeness/quality review of scientific data according to current European Regulations, Directives and Guidelines and provision of general regulatory and scientific consultancy to clients as required.
• Support members of your project team and colleagues with any project issues they may encounter and in providing advice to clients.
• Participate in and contribute to food safety audits, development and assessment of good manufacturing practices (GMP), and inspections.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the current and future regulatory landscape, attending conferences to keeping up to date with developments in the appropriate laws, guidance and scientific advancements.
• Support business development activities and maintain awareness of current issues and developments in the field by providing industry expertise when needed during visits to clients, through discussion and responses to new project briefs and administration.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and represent the organisation in scientific and professional forums.

About you 

• Scientific background with a specialisation or degree in toxicology, chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related discipline (a PhD or Master’s degree is desirable)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in toxicology/food safety and risk assessment
• Strong knowledge of European (EU and UK) food safety regulations and guidelines
• Numerically competent - ability to complete accurate technical research and data gathering tasks under supervision and assists in technical analysis and data review
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to use software packages, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook. Use of statistical software an advantage
• High level knowledge of various food testing methods and assessment techniques
• Strong skills in project management with responsibility for technical quality, resources, budget and timelines.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other European languages is an advantage

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us? Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Do you have any questions? Contact Meera Cush at [email protected]

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.