Limited Duration)

Consumer Reports•Yonkers, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumer Reports is seeking a part-time Chemist/Toxicologist Senior Project Leader for their Product Safety team in Yonkers, NY. This role focuses on analyzing and interpreting chemical contaminant data in consumer products to identify hazards and assess human health risks. The position involves translating complex scientific findings into clear guidance for consumer safety. This is a limited duration role ending May 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension. The role is part-time (20 hours per week) and requires on-site presence one day per week at the Yonkers facility.

Requirements

B.S. or higher in Chemistry, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years in analytical chemistry, toxicology, risk assessment, or consumer product safety.
Familiarity with ICP-MS, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS.
Working knowledge of PFAS, heavy metals, phthalates, and VOC toxicology.
Regulatory knowledge, including FDA, EPA, CPSC, EU REACH, and Health Canada.
Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex findings for non-technical editorial.

Nice To Haves

MS or Ph.D preferred.
Background in consumer product safety, nonprofit testing, or risk assessment frameworks (HQ, HI, MoS).

Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous evaluations of consumer products, including personal care products and household products, to identify chemical hazards and assess human health risks beyond baseline regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with external lab partners to establish testing protocols and detection limits for key contaminants such as heavy metals, PFAS, phthalates, VOCs, and bisphenols.
Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders regarding chemical and allergen risks associated with both emerging and established product categories.
Synthesize and interpret laboratory findings to evaluate product compliance with safety benchmarks and identify potential consumer health hazards.