Senior Food Safety Scientist & Regulatory Risk Leader

Exponent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 174,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent is seeking a Senior Food Safety Scientist for a Senior Managing Scientist position in our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Washington, DC. You will work as part of a team focused on helping clients ensure food safety across the entire food production, processing, distribution, and retail/food service continuum.

You will apply your training, 10+ years of experience, and deep knowledge of food hazards, regulatory compliance, and traceability to deliver risk assessments,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Engineering, or related sciences.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in industry, trade associations, academia, government, or consulting.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety hazards, preventive controls, and supply chain practices.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, recalls, outbreak investigations, and traceability.
• Proven ability to build a personal consulting practice with a client base.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on food manufacturing and risk assessment.
• Identify new clients through business development and marketing.
• Produce technical reports and presentations.
• Prepare proposals and manage budgets, timelines, deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team mentoring

Entrepreneurial spirit

Client development

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Engineering, or related sciences

Job description

Exponent is seeking a Senior Food Safety Scientist for a Senior Managing Scientist position in our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Washington, DC. You will work as part of a team focused on helping clients ensure food safety across the entire food production, processing, distribution, and retail/food service continuum.

You will apply your training, 10+ years of experience, and deep knowledge of food hazards, regulatory compliance, and traceability to deliver risk assessments,