Regulatory Scientist, Chemical Safety & Policy

Exponent; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Regulatory Scientist to join our Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice in the Washington, DC area. You will contribute to high-level project management, regulatory and technical support for consultants in this practice.

The role requires a BS in a science-related field with MS/PhD preferred; experience with TSCA and environmental regulations; strong communication, writing and proofreading skills; and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. in a science-related field with strong regulatory exposure.
• MS or PhD preferred for advanced regulatory work.
• Experience with TSCA and environmental regulations is desirable.
• Detail oriented, able to work independently and manage time.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track client projects, deliverables, and budgets.
• Collaborate with internal teams on projects, tasks, and timelines.
• Interact with EPA and State regulators as needed.
• Gain understanding of chemical regulatory policy including TSCA.
• Apply product stewardship knowledge across diverse industries.
• Prepare and submit regulatory approval documents.
• Provide regulatory review and quality control for TSCA projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Regulatory writing

Office suite proficiency

AI tools (Copilot)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

MS or PhD in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Regulatory Scientist to join our Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice in the Washington, DC area. You will contribute to high-level project management, regulatory and technical support for consultants in this practice.

The role requires a BS in a science-related field with MS/PhD preferred; experience with TSCA and environmental regulations; strong communication, writing and proofreading skills; and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.