Scientist (Regulatory)

About This Role

Supporting the Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice, the Regulatory Scientist provides project management, FIFRA regulatory and technical assistance, and program support. This role suits a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills who can manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track client projects, project deliverables, and budgets
• Collaborate with internal project teams to discuss client projects, tasks, deliverables, and budgets
• Interact with clients as well as EPA and State regulators
• Gain a strong understanding of chemical regulatory policy, including TSCA
• Apply knowledge of product stewardship principles across a range of industries and product types
• Prepare and submit regulatory approval documents
• Provide regulatory and technical review and quality control support 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
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
• Strong commitment to professional development

Nice to have:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a science-related field
• Experience in a scientific, research, or consulting environment
• Experience with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Benefits

• Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
• Variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being

Important Details

• Locations: Washington, DC; Alexandria, VA; Bowie, MD; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Natick, MA

About the Company

Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm that solves clients’ unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. The company engages multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Exponent has over 950 consultants, including more than 640 Ph.D.s, across over 90 disciplines and 30+ global offices.