Regulatory Scientist (Ph.D. or M.S.)
ID: 2024-1775
| Location | US-DC-Washington |
| Practice | Chemical Regulation and Food Safety |
| Position Type | Full-time |
| Posted Salary Range | USD $95,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr. |
| Workplace Type | On-Site |
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 Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety.
You will be responsible for
- Managing and tracking client projects, project deliverables and budgets
- Interacting with internal project staff to discuss client projects, tasks, deliverables and budgets
- Interacting with clients as well as EPA and State regulators
- Gaining a strong understanding of FIFRA regulatory policy
- Preparing and submitting Federal and State registration applications
- Providing regulatory and technical review and quality control support for FIFRA and related projects
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a Science related field
- Experience with state and/or federal pesticide regulations
- Experience in a scientific and/or research environment 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 with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing a plus
- Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat required, experience with MS Project a plus
- Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
- Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Life @ Exponent
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Life at Exponent
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.
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Salary Range
USD $95,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy
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Benefits Information
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 HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations
US-DC-Washington
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