Expert Chemistry

Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent, international consultancy, engineering, and project management firm since 1881. Our approximately 6,500 professionals provide services in the fields of energy, buildings, industry, infrastructure, aviation, maritime, mining, urban and rural areas, transport, and water in more than 150 countries. In our team Chemical Safety (Business Line Industry & Buildings), we support clients in industry with challenges on product safety and regulatory affairs, sustainability (circularity and Safe & Sustainable by Design) and environmental health. Clients all over the world benefit from our expertise and successful solutions in realizing their ambitions.

**What you will do as Expert Chemistry & Regulatory affairs**:
As an expert in chemistry, you are involved in projects concerning the safe use of hazardous substances for the chemical industry, multinationals, industry associations and various authorities, both nationally and internationally. From a leading position in the field of REACH and CLP, you participate in current assignments and work on the services of tomorrow. You advise companies and governments carefully and honestly on how they can deal responsibly and safely with the risks of hazardous substances and products for people and the environment. This way you have an impact on our environment, health of workers and consumers and the development of sustainable (chemical) products. You work closely with experts and consultants in our team, such as toxicologists, eco-toxicologists and industrial hygienists. In addition, you work with other colleagues within the department who deliver other services on safety and sustainability. Through integral projects we work on the energy transition and material transition. You are in close contact with the client, and you respond to developments in the market by developing new expertise and propositions. You translate the results of your work into implications for the business of our clients.

**Where you will work**:
Royal HaskoningDHV has been around for over 140 years. We promote integrated sustainable development alongside our clients in areas where we’re experts and can make an impact. Our ambition is to contribute positively to future generations as a financially healthy company. We’re commercially savvy engineers, project managers, and consultants skilled in designing intelligent cities, airports, ports, buildings, and much more. We connect the world’s best and brightest minds at an ever-faster pace, supporting our clients in achieving their ambitions. We call it ‘Enhancing Society Together’

Our Environment & Safety advisory group comprises approximately 120 professionals specializing in safety, health, environment, and permits. Positioned within the Industry & Buildings Business Line, we operate globally. Our focus areas include the energy transition, circular economy, climate change, and a healthy living environment. We serve clients in the chemical and process industries, as well as the energy sector. While we work worldwide, our home base is in the Netherlands. Our clients range from medium-sized companies to multinationals and governments

**What you bring**:
You are a solid, trusted advisor. You are interested in environmental issues related to your specialism. You have experience in carrying out consultancy projects. It goes without saying that you can prioritise your work and that you take care of and monitor the progress of your projects. You are analytically strong, have a problem-solving mindset, coupled with excellent communication skills, can listen well, and keep asking questions. You have a flexible working attitude. You can work independently, but also together in multidisciplinary project teams.

Your profile:

- A completed university education in chemistry or biochemistry with proven analytical chemical knowledge and experience, possibly followed by a scientific promotion.
- Relevant work experience (5-10 years) with registration under the REACH legislation. Understanding environmental fate and or experience with other regulatory frameworks is a plus.
- Specialist knowledge in the field of substance identification (g. the ECHA guidance on substance identity) and experience in commissioning and conducting studies in accordance with OECD guidelines for physico-chemical studies is a plus.
- Experience with hazard and risk assessment of substances under CLP and REACH, such as preparing registration dossiers.
- Experience and / or being familiar with (Q) SAR model profiling for REACH PhysChem endpoints.
- The ambition to further develop in the regulatory field and to deepen your knowledge of innovative topics such as polymers, circularity and waste, SSbD, and New Assessment Methodologies (NAM),
- You have good communication skills, both in writing and speech. You have experience with reporting in Dutch and English language.
- Experience with working in a project organisation. Able to develop and work accor