Scientist (Regulatory)

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

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Regulatory Scientist for its Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice in the Washington, DC office. The role combines project management, FIFRA regulatory support, and collaboration with regulators and clients to ensure compliance and safe product stewardship across industries.

Ideal candidates hold a science degree (advanced degrees preferred) and have TSCA experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel/Office tools.

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.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat required
• 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

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Time management

Independent work

Project coordination

AI tools (Copilot)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

MS or PhD in Science

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants


• 640+ Ph.D.s


• 90+ Disciplines


• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Regulatory Scientist for our Chemical Regulation & Food Safety practice in the Washington, DC office. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide a high level of project management, FIFRA regulatory and technical assistance, and program support to the consultants in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety practice.

You will be responsible for

• 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

You Will Have The Following Skills And 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.


• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat required


• 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

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

Salary Range

USD $105,000.00 - USD $129,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits You Will Enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-Washington, DC