Regulatory Scientist (TSCA & EPA Compliance)

Exponent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent in Washington, DC is seeking a Regulatory Scientist in its Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice. The role focuses on regulatory support, project management, and interactions with EPA/state regulators. Strong TSCA knowledge and excellent communication are required.

You will manage projects, prepare regulatory documents, and contribute to product stewardship efforts while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of science and engineering professionals.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree is required. M.S. or Ph.D. in a Science related field is preferred.
• Experience with TSCA and other environmental regulations.
• Experience in a scientific, research, or consulting environment is a plus.
• 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.
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
• 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

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Project management

Budget tracking

Invoicing

AI tools usage

Education

B.S. degree

M.S./Ph.D. in a science-related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Exponent in Washington, DC is seeking a Regulatory Scientist in its Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice. The role focuses on regulatory support, project management, and interactions with EPA/state regulators. Strong TSCA knowledge and excellent communication are required.

You will manage projects, prepare regulatory documents, and contribute to product stewardship efforts while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of science and engineering professionals.