Managing Scientist - Regulatory (Chemicals & Food Safety)

Exponent Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Sponsorship

Culture of learning

Job summary

Exponent Inc. seeks a Managing Scientist for its Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. The role is flexible in location and involves leading projects, building client relationships, and delivering regulatory and technical expertise to ensure safe, compliant products across industries.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with senior subject-matter experts to grow the consulting practice in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. is required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Extensive EPA TSCA regulatory knowledge and experience.
• Experience in consulting or government regulatory settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical docs.
• Ability to manage multiple client projects with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory compliance and risk assessment for product stewardship and sustainability.
• Develop clients through business development and marketing efforts.
• Manage client projects, deliverables, invoices, and budgets.
• Provide regulatory and technical review and quality control.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with senior experts.

Skills

EPA TSCA experience

Regulatory risk assessment

Client relationship management

Project management

Regulatory writing

Education

Bachelor's in science

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

Exponent Inc. seeks a Managing Scientist for its Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice. The role is flexible in location and involves leading projects, building client relationships, and delivering regulatory and technical expertise to ensure safe, compliant products across industries.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with senior subject-matter experts to grow the consulting practice in a fast-paced environment.