Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking an experienced Managing Scientist for their Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves providing technical support for existing projects and business development efforts. The position focuses on strategic business development, client networking, and growing technical services related to the global fate and transport of chemicals, their potential risks, regulatory impacts, and sustainable strategies. Responsibilities include understanding and interpreting water resources and land-use activities, directing analyses, preparing regulatory documents and expert reports, synthesizing technical information, and developing professional status through publications and conference participation. Collaboration with internal teams and interdisciplinary groups is also a key aspect of the role.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Ecotoxicology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, or another related field
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with at least 4 years of direct consulting experience
Expert-level knowledge of emerging chemicals, legacy contaminants and the ability to assess fate and transport of pollutants
Working knowledge of sustainability and management of constituents in the environment
Strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and state-of-science on a broad range of terrestrial, wildlife, soil, and water quality issues
Proven experience with data analysis and statistics
Proven experience in the assessment of risk
Proven experience managing tasks of moderate scope and complexity
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and communicate within multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communications
Strong commitment to personal development and the development of staff
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Nice To Haves

Being a board-certified risk assessor
Understanding of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to water quality and related environmental sciences, including ESA, NEPA, TSCA, REACH, RCRA, CERCLA, and Clean Water Act in the U.S. and similar laws and regulations in other countries
Experience in addressing both proactive and litigation-related matters

Responsibilities

Strategic business development and client networking with the aim of growing a broad range of science and engineering technical services related to global fate and transport of chemicals, their associated potential risks, impacts to regulatory initiatives, and assessment of sustainable strategies for products and services
Understanding and interpreting water resources and land-use activities, focusing on emerging chemicals and associated products, including government regulations, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes
Directing and supporting the conduct of analyses and preparing regulatory documents and expert reports
Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications and participating in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate