About This Role
Managing and advancing environmental science work in the regulatory, safety, and health space is the core of this role within a leading trade association. Reporting to the Director, Environmental Health and Safety, this position focuses on the environmental fate, transport, and exposure of cleaning product ingredients, with an emphasis on aquatic systems and water flow modeling. This technical, research-oriented role leads environmental modeling and data-driven initiatives that support regulatory strategy, member guidance, and long-term environmental priorities, strengthening the organization’s science-based credibility.
Responsibilities
- Manage environmental science initiatives related to the safety and regulatory profile of cleaning product ingredients
- Lead environmental modeling efforts, including water flow and exposure modeling in aquatic systems using tools such as iSTREEM
- Develop, refine, and apply environmental models and datasets to evaluate environmental exposure and risk
- Track emerging environmental science and regulatory developments, including EPA activity
- Analyze and synthesize scientific literature and environmental data to inform regulatory strategy and member guidance
- Manage consultants, contractors, and research partners, including timelines, deliverables, and budgets
- Support member-facing committees, task forces, and work groups on environmental science topics
- Represent environmental science initiatives at scientific and technical meetings and conferences
- Partner with Sustainability, Government Affairs, and Communications teams to align science with policy and messaging
- Maintain and enhance scientific tools, platforms, and databases
- Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required; master’s degree preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in environmental science, exposure modeling, risk assessment, or related applied work
- Experience working with regulatory frameworks and agencies, including familiarity with EPA processes
- Understanding of environmental fate and transport, with experience in aquatic systems and water flow modeling preferred
- Experience with environmental modeling tools (e.g., iSTREEM), scientific databases, or complex datasets
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, or research partners
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using technical and scientific tools
Nice to have:
- Coding/modeling backend experience
Benefits
Important Details
- Schedule: 3 days per week in the office
- Travel: flexibility for occasional domestic and international travel
About the Company
A leading trade association that works in the regulatory, safety, and health space.
