SciPinion is recruiting experts in ecotoxicology, endocrine effects observed in fish and amphibians, and input on the registerability of a compound with observed effects and given the class of pesticide that it belongs. Details for this opportunity are provided below.
- Compensation: $3,500 - 6,000 USD per reviewer (scope of review package is still in development)
- Expertise Needs
- Endocrine effects in fish and amphibians
- Mode of action determination
- Registration of pesticides with emphasis on the assessment of endocrine disrupting properties
- Familiarity with EU/OECD/OSCPP Ecotox test methods
- Number of reviewers: 5
- Recruitment Period: Present - 12/22/24
- Review Format: Modified Delphi, Three rounds
- Work Description: Each reviewer will:
- Critically review background material (~20-50 pages)
- Consult underlying study reports and supplemental material as needed
- Answer ~15-20 charge questions for assessing study quality, results interpretation, application in regulatory context
- Participate in anonymous online comment & debate session(s)
- Blinding: Double blinded during the review. Sponsor is blinded to reviewers; reviewers are blinded to the Sponsor and to each other. Reviewer identities will be revealed in the report prepared post-review.
- Level of Effort: ~20-48 hours (completed at your discretion during the review period) - Level of effort will be dictated by the extent of review package (in development)
- Review Period: ~1/15/22 - 2/15/22
- Travel: None (all interaction conducted online)
- Input from this review may be submitted to a regulatory agency