Toxicologist

Job overview

The Toxicologist role is onsite in Trumbull, CT, with an annual salary range of $85,000–$100,000. The position is part of Henkel's Consumer Brands Research and Development business, which develops Laundry and Home Care and Hair products. The toxicologist evaluates consumer product safety, with a focus on cosmetics, from ingredient selection through launch and post-market stewardship. The role applies scientific risk assessment to protect consumers while supporting product development and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

• Conduct safety and toxicological reviews of consumer products
• work with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Consumer Technical Insights
• apply Next Generation Risk Assessment principles and tools
• liaise with regulatory organizations, stakeholders, and consultants
• represent Henkel in toxicological societies and industry groups
• integrate scientific methods in chemical risk assessment and exposure evaluation
• contribute to internal process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

toxicologist

consumer product safety

cosmetics

toxicological review

risk assessment

regulatory science

product development

trumbull ct

henkel

annual $85,000-$100,000

consumer brands

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans
• paid time off
• flexible and hybrid work policies depending on role
• 401(k) matching
• employee share plan
• parental leave
• fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a PhD or master's degree in toxicology; regulatory knowledge is a plus.

About the employer

Henkel is hiring for this role. Industry: Surface Active Agent Manufacturing. Sector: 32.