Biocides, such as disinfectant hand gels, wood preservatives, and anti-fouling paints, cannot enter the market without approval from the College for the Approval of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (Ctgb) in Ede. As a content evaluator, you will provide the scientific basis for the human toxicological risks of biocides for the College's decisions on various approval applications.

De rol

With your evaluations, you contribute to the safe and responsible use of biocides. Based on provided data and study reports, you assess whether products meet national and/or European approval requirements regarding human toxicological risks. Given the wide variety of applications and active substances, no two files you handle will be the same. It is your responsibility to evaluate the provided data and research results in a transparent and consistent manner. You will work closely with and support colleagues from other areas of expertise (Efficacy, Environment, and Chemistry) to ensure that files are processed integrally and within the set deadlines.

As a College, we strive for good and timely decision-making. Therefore, you will also contribute to the further development of our approval processes. If there are changes in legislation, you will translate these into improvements in procedures, evaluation frameworks, and systems. Additionally, you will maintain contacts with national and European authorities and coordinate with evaluators from other member states, regularly providing substantive advice from your expertise.

Wat wij bieden

• A varied and challenging job in an ambitious environment with knowledgeable colleagues.
• A salary between €3,496.31 and €6,275.94 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek (depending on your knowledge and experience) according to scale 10 or 11 of the CAO Rijk.
• A contract of 32-36 hours per week.
• An individual choice budget (IKB) of 16.5%.
• 144 vacation hours and 64 IKB hours with a 36-hour contract.
• A hybrid working environment, allowing you to work alternately from home and our beautiful office in a wooded area near the station. You have the opportunity to flexibly arrange your working hours.
• An excellent pension scheme through ABP.
• Training opportunities and unlimited access to an online learning platform where you can acquire new skills and knowledge in an enjoyable and accessible manner, from personal growth to professional development.
• Fun activities organized by the staff association Poco Loco.

Dit ben jij

You are energized by collaborating towards a common goal: ensuring that only substances that are safe for humans, animals, and the environment enter the market. You are curious, eager to learn from others, and contribute to a pleasant and effective collaboration. You actively seek connections with fellow evaluators both within and outside your expertise. Furthermore, you appropriately consider the interests of the organization and other external parties. You easily make contact and can build and maintain a network. What you bring:

• You have an academic level of work and thinking due to education and experience in human toxicology.
• Experience in human toxicological risk assessments of biocides or other chemical substances is a plus.
• You possess good communication and social skills.
• You speak and write Dutch (at least B1 level) and English.
• A flexible attitude: you are eager to apply your knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm where needed within the organization.

Hier ga je werken

You will work for the Biocides department. Our content evaluators for biocides are divided among the teams Environment, Human Toxicology, Efficacy, and Chemistry. Additionally, there is a team of project managers who handle project management and the procedural aspects of the approval process. We support each other substantively where necessary. You will form the Human Toxicology Biocides team with six colleagues. We regularly discuss our work and brainstorm solutions together.

Over het College voor de toelating van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en biociden

The Ctgb is an independent administrative body that implements the Plant Protection Products and Biocides Act (Wgb). This law implements European regulations regarding the approval and use of plant protection products and biocides. Furthermore, the Ctgb operates within the frameworks of Dutch legislation, including the General Administrative Law Act.

We contribute to the responsible use of plant protection products and biocides within Europe, focusing on safety for humans, animals, and the environment. Our evaluations and advice are independent and transparent, established within legal frameworks and based on scientific insights.

Our staff possess a high level of specialized knowledge and are capable of looking beyond their own expertise. In our informal, flat organization, we value the well-being of our people. We encourage continuous personal development through substantive broadening, training, education, or participation in (European) conferences.

Solliciteer nu

Enthusiastic? Send your motivation (in Dutch) and CV before September 14, 2026, to vacatures@ctgb.nl, mentioning 'scientific evaluator Biocides Human Toxicology'. The first interviews are scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Maarten Klunder, team leader Expertise Biocides, at 0317 - 471810 or email maarten.klunder@ctgb.nl.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.