Junior Toxicologist

JUNIOR TOXICOLOGIST

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Are you a recent graduate or early-career scientist looking to turn your toxicology education into hands-on experience? This is a great opportunity to learn on the job, build practical regulatory skills, and work with ingredients used in everyday consumer and food-related products.

You don’t need years of experience, just curiosity, organization, and a willingness to learn. This role is ideal if you’re self-motivated, enjoy working with data and documentation, and want to grow into a career in toxicology, regulatory affairs, or product safety.

This opportunity is 100% office based in St Louis, MO.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct and support safety assessments of raw materials and ingredients, including actives, impurities, carryovers, and formulations.
• Assist with toxicological evaluations such as hazard identification, exposure assessment, risk characterization, and derivation of safety/risk values.
• Perform literature searches and data reviews to evaluate toxicological information in line with regulatory guidance.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of regulatory and safety documentation, including dossiers, safety summaries, and responses to regulatory or customer inquiries.
• Maintain toxicology databases and documentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and stay up to date on global chemical and food regulatory requirements.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in toxicology, regulatory affairs, product stewardship, or related areas (including academic projects or internships).
• Foundational knowledge of toxicology and toxicokinetics (ADME) and exposure-based risk assessment across key endpoints (e.g., acute and repeated dose toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity).
• Basic understanding of food ingredient and chemical regulations, such as EU REACH, CLP, Cosmetics Regulation, Food Contact Materials, or similar global frameworks.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage data, work with regulatory databases, and communicate effectively across teams.

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 

• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 

• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

• Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. 

• SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

• RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at (location) and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 

• THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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