Scientist (Regulatory)

Exponent Inc.•Washington, DC

14h•$105,000 - $129,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking a Regulatory Scientist for their Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice in the Washington, DC office. This role involves providing project management, FIFRA regulatory and technical assistance, and program support to consultants. The scientist will manage client projects, deliverables, and budgets, collaborate with internal teams, interact with clients and regulators (EPA and State), and gain a strong understanding of chemical regulatory policy, including TSCA. Responsibilities also include knowledge of product stewardship principles, preparing and submitting regulatory approval documents, and providing regulatory and technical review for TSCA and product stewardship projects.

Requirements

B.S. degree is required.
Experience with TSCA and other environmental regulations
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

Nice To Haves

M.S. or Ph.D. in a Science related field is preferred
Experience in a scientific, research, or consulting environment is a plus
Experience with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing a plus
Strong commitment to professional development
Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus

Responsibilities

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