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Intertek
Jr. Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Associate
Jr. Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Associate
Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification) Services, is looking for a Jr. Scientific & Regulatory Associate to join our Health, Environmental and Regulatory Services team located in Mississauga, Ontario.
Intertek Health, Environmental and Regulatory Services (HERS) delivers expert advice and practical solutions through its global network of subject-matter experts focused on delivering expert scientific, toxicological, and regulatory services.
Summary:
- The opportunity has arisen for an entry level Scientific & Regulatory Associate I to join this global organization which respects diverse perspectives, experiences and traditions as essential, and values each employee's contribution towards achieving our business objectives.
Requirements:
- 1+ years' experience
- Critically evaluate scientific papers
- Strong writing skills and communications skills (discuss project versatility)
- Ability to handle many different tasks simultaneously
- Team player
- Familiarity with software packages
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Ability to process information, follow directions
- Create/edit reports with guidance
- Review Scientific literature
Area of focus is nutritional sciences and health claims substantiation
- Review information from literature and/or provided by project managers; required to use own initiative to make sure that selected materials are relevant and complete
- Select papers to be reviewed (this can be conducted on own initiative or with assistance of the project manager)
- Extract and summarize or tabulate information from scientific publications
- Review data for completeness, relevance, etc.
- Present accurate summaries of literature/data to project manager for review
- Address concerns and questions of the project manager in relation to the research conducted on the project
- Organize documents, compile all sections into a final report
Compiling of Regulatory Submissions for Client
- Review with project manager and determine registration requirements based on the health claim, jurisdiction and other criteria as applicable
- Work with project manager to gather required information
- Review studies to ensure compliance
- Compile and summarize data
- Fill out forms (e.g., complete the necessary standard forms for substance/product registration)
- Submit to project manager for QA/QC
- Address comments and make revisions, as require Assist senior scientific staff with special requests: e.g., editing of documents, reviewing nutritional and efficacy studies as required
Education
- Science, B.Sc. (e.g. Nutritional Sciences or related field)
Intertek Canada offers a salary and benefit package competitively placed with the local market. We promote a culture where motivated customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment and reach their highest potential. Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance plans; RRSP plan with company match; paid time off (vacation; sick holiday); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
Accommodations:
Please contact hr.canada@intertek.com if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.