Regulatory Scientist (M.S. or Ph.D.)
About The Position
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We are currently seeking a Regulatory Scientist for our Chemical Regulation & Food Safety Practice to be based in the Washington, DC office. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide a high level of project management, technical assistance, and FIFRA regulatory and registration with the consultants in the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a science-related field
- This is an on-site position. Candidates must be currently based or willing to relocate to or near the Washington, DC area
- 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
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat required, experience with MS Project a plus
- Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
- Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with state and/or federal pesticide regulations a plus
- Experience in a scientific and/or research environment a plus
- Experience with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing a plus
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and tracking client projects, project deliverables, and budgets with project team
- Interacting with internal project staff to discuss client projects, tasks, and deliverables
- Interacting and communicating with clients on updates and progress of work
- Supporting interactions with EPA and state regulators as needed
- Gaining a strong understanding of FIFRA regulatory policy
- Preparing and submitting Federal and State registration applications
- Providing regulatory and technical review and quality control support for FIFRA and related projects
Benefits
- Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being.
- We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
