Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Regulatory Scientist for our Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice in the Washington, DC office. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide a high level of project management, FIFRA regulatory and technical assistance, and program support to the consultants in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety practice.
You will be responsible for
- Managing and tracking client projects, project deliverables and budgets
- Collaborating with internal project teams to discuss client projects, tasks, deliverables and budgets
- Interacting with clients as well as EPA and State regulators
- Gaining a strong understanding of chemical regulatory policy including TSCA
- Knowledge of product stewardship principles and the ability to apply that knowledge across a range of industries and product types.
- Preparing and submitting regulatory approval documents
- Providing regulatory and technical review and quality control support for TSCA and product stewardship projects
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- B.S. degree is required. M.S. or Ph.D. in a Science related field is preferred
- Experience with TSCA and other environmental regulations
- Experience in a scientific, research, or consulting environment is a plus
- Must be detail oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively
- Excellent communication, writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Strong ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, with an understanding of their capabilities, limitations, and appropriate applications.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat required
- Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
- Experience with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing a plus
- Strong commitment to professional development
- Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Work Environment
At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.
We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite
Compensation
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Salary RangeUSD $105,000.00 - USD $129,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
Job LocationsUS-Washington, DC