Katherine Clark

Team Lead in Tox & Env Science at Arxada

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

I am leading a Toxicology and Environmental Science team that is responsible for environmental fate, ecotoxicology and toxicology for a diverse portfolio of chemicals ranging from personal care to industrial chemicals to biocides. I am motivated by interdisciplinary approaches to complex challenges, humane science, and risk-driven testing strategies.

Experience

  • Arxada (10 yrs)
    • Sr. Manager Toxicologist
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Manager, Toxicologist
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Toxicologist
      Jul 2016 - Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Regulatory Toxicologist at LKC Switzerland Ltd
    Dec 2011 - Jun 2016 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Risk assessments and product safety evaluations (chemicals, biocides, plant protection product). Monitor GLP safety and exposure studies

  • Researcher (post-doc) at Institut de Santé au Travail
    Feb 2010 - Nov 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos

    REACH exposure scenarios for nanomaterials, various research and instructional projects on nanomaterials and air pollution

  • Independent Consultant at -
    Oct 2007 - Jul 2008 · 10 mos

    Evaluated whether occupational health and safety programs were adequately conservative for workers handling highly hazardous radioactive waste.

  • Associate Health Scientist at ChemRisk
    Nov 2003 - Jun 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Human health risk assessment consulting for various occupational and environmental hazards (metals, asbestos, organics, etc.)