Trainee - Chemistry Unit (K3)

The Chemistry Unit is responsible for the assessment of the substance identification information. It provides advice on chemistry for all the Agency’s work processes under the REACH, CLP, Biocides, POP and PIC regulations. The Chemistry Unit manages the following processes under REACH: inquiry, PPORD, alternative name request and chemical identifier adaptation.

Assignment

In this scientific traineeship, you will use your chemical knowledge to scrutinise the data generated by industry and reported in regulatory dossiers. You will have the unique opportunity to acquire expertise on the REACH and CLP regulations by taking on some of the responsibilities of ECHA’s Substance Identification team, such as:

• Assessing the scientific information provided for substance identification in different types of dossiers

• Contributing to the chemistry work on complex substances (UVCBs), or on specific groups of substances, for regulatory purposes

• Participating in the activities of the Unit’s Scientific Expert Groups, concerning organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry

• Contributing to the Unit’s scientific knowledge development and management, to support the substance identification work

• Contributing to the drafting and to the quality check of documents related to substance identification

The work may include some other tasks, likely to be related to the assignment.

Please note that ECHA does not perform chemical analyses and experimental research. Therefore, the traineeship does not include work in laboratories.

Profile

• Completed university studies at least to bachelor’s degree level (chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering)

• Ability to interpret results from the main analytical methods used in the identification and quantification of chemical substances

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Aptitude for teamwork

• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required, as English is the Agency's working language.

Experience with the interpretation of results from advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical methods and/or with complex substances will be considered as an asset.

Starting Date: 1 March 2027

Duration: 6 months

Deadline for applications: 2 November 2026 at noon 12:00 Helsinki time (11:00 a.m. CET)