Managing Regulatory Scientist; Ph.D. or M.S

Managing Regulatory Scientist (Ph.D. or M.S.)

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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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Managing Regulatory Scientist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice to be based in our Washington, DC or Sacramento, CA office. In this role you will work as part of a team providing a high level of project management, Federal and State regulatory and technical expertise, and project support to the consultants in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice.

• Providing Federal and State pesticide registration strategy and regulatory support
• Interacting directly with clients and regulators
• Managing and tracking client projects, project deliverables, invoices, and budgets
• Providing regulatory and technical review and quality control support for Federal and State pesticide related projects
• Synthesizing technical and regulatory information for clients and regulators
• Drafting, editing, and proofreading complex regulatory and technical reports
• Participating in developing business and marketing to clients

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in a science related field
• Five (5) or more years of EPA FIFRA/FFDCA pesticide regulatory experience. This position requires knowledge, solid understanding, and practical experience with U.S. EPA FIFRA/FFDCA regulations and State regulations for pesticides and chemicals
• Consulting experience preferred (but not required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to independently prepare, edit, and proofread technical and regulatory documents
• Must be detail oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Experience with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing a plus>
• Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
• Entrepreneurial spirit is a plus

United States – Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

USD $ - USD $ per year. Base salary range dependent on experience and capabilities. Total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

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