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PhD Chemical Engineer & Toxicology Specialist

Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Worldwide
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Newcastle University, United Kingdom, 2010
Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Worldwide
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Newcastle University, United Kingdom, 2010

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About me

Chemical engineer (PhD) with a postgraduate specialization in toxicology and over five years of international regulatory consulting experience. Skilled in scientific documentation review, regulatory compliance, data quality and stakeholder coordination.

Ingredient and chemical hazard evaluation, physicochemical properties assessment, toxicological and ecological information review, and identification of missing or conflicting supplier data.

Research Leadership & Scientific Supervision
Supervision of undergraduate and master students during academic research appointments, preparation of technical reports, presentations and evidence-based recommendations, as well as international stakeholder communication.

Environmental Risk Assessment
Assessment of environmental risk, exposure scenarios and supporting evidence for scientific and regulatory consistency, including work within EU research environments and highly regulated infrastructure programmes.

Experience

Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2017

Languages

BulgarianNative speakerEnglishFluentFrenchGoodRussianBasic knowledge

Project history

Senior Environmental & Regulatory Expert

Kozloduy NPP - New Build EAD, Bulgaria
Provided senior scientific, environmental and regulatory expertise within a highly regulated infrastructure programme, reviewing technical documentation for quality, completeness, consistency and traceability. Assessed chemical-safety and environmental information, identified scientific and compliance gaps and coordinated actions with engineering, environmental and regulatory specialists. Managed multiple technical priorities and translated complex requirements into clear recommendations for project stakeholders.

EHS / Environmental & Regulatory Specialist

Verisk 3E, Sofia, Bulgaria
Evaluated toxicological, physicochemical, exposure and environmental information for chemical ingredients and products, including materials used across industrial, cosmetic and personal-care applications. Authored, reviewed and maintained Safety Data Sheet content; assessed chemical hazards and classifications under REACH and CLP/GHS. Used SAP EHS to create and maintain regulatory/product data sets, assign classifications and update SDS information. Reviewed supplier and technical information, classifications, exposure scenarios and supporting evidence for scientific and regulatory consistency and communicated practical recommendations to multinational clients.

Scientific Project Officer

European Commission Joint Research Centre, Geel, Belgium
Conducted and managed scientific work in an EU research environment, including analytical-method development, complex data evaluation and preparation of technical reports. Applied laboratory and scientific quality principles and communicated evidence to multidisciplinary scientific and policy stakeholders.

Quality & Laboratory Compliance Specialist / Laboratory Supervisor

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, Bulgaria
Supervised laboratory operations in a manufacturing environment and supported quality control, controlled documentation, audit preparation and adherence to standard operating procedures. Used and interpreted analytical methods and technical data, collaborated with production and quality teams, and supported investigation and resolution of product/process quality issues. Maintained reliable, traceable laboratory records and ensured work was performed consistently against defined quality requirements.

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