Expert in enviromental fate of plant protection products

EU market is believed to be one of Rainbow’s major markets in its strategic plan. Since November 2022, Rainbow announced the acquisition of 100% stake in Spanish Agrochemical Company Exclusivas Sarabia S.A. in cash. Since the acquisition of Exclusivas Sarabia, Rainbow is rapidly integrating its product system and marketing network, based on its clear strategic plan for the EU market.

We are looking for an experience expert in enviromental fate risk assessment for active substances and plant protection products. Apply if you want to join a dynamic international team as expert responsible for study verification and dossier preparation for registration of plant protection products in European Union.

We have office in Spain and will set up office in Poland, work at office or remote are both acceptable.

Job description and tasks: 

• Giving scientific and senior advice in enviromental fate risk assessment of active substances and plant protection products.

• Preparing draft registration reports for plant protection products (section B8 and b10) in terms of enviromental fate risk assessment based on the provisions of Regulation 1107/2009 and the guidelines of the European Commission, EFSA and national requirements.

• Responsible for data gap analysis and enviromental fate preliminary risk assessment, providing advice on strategy, setting up studies and generating data for active substances and plant protection products. 

• Coordination of the development of registration documentation for plant protection products and participation in the process of their registration. Evaluating authority requests and comments based on knowledge and available literature.

• Evaluation of laboratory and field studies on substance behaviour (e.g. kinetic evaluation of degradation studies to derive half-lives).

• Mentoring and supervision of junior experts.

• Project management.

Requirements: 

• Higher education: environmental engineering, biology or equivalent discipline. Scientific background is advantageous.

• At least 3-5 years of practical experience in enviromental fate risk assessment in the regulatory context of active substances and plant protection products.

• Solid experience within environmental fate or field monitoring studies.

• Very good level of written and spoken English, other language skills are advantageous

• Self-motivation.

• Have the potential of leading a small team and excellent communication and team player skills.

• Ability to manage complex issues and prioritize workload.

Please send your CV to below contacts:

Regina: regina_gnatek@rainbowagro.com

Bogusław: boguslaw_rzeznicki@rainbowagro.com

Elisa: elisa_du@rainbowagro.com