Scientist (Regulatory)
About Exponent
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve 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 have connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow’s solutions, advising clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure safety and health of users, and address sustainability challenges. We employ consultants with degrees from over 500 universities and experience across 90+ disciplines.
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 practice.
Responsibilities
- Manage and track client projects, project deliverables, and budgets.
- Collaborate with internal project teams to discuss client projects, tasks, deliverables, and budgets.
- Interact with clients as well as EPA and state regulators.
- Gain a strong understanding of chemical regulatory policy, including TSCA.
- Apply product stewardship principles across a range of industries and product types.
- Prepare and submit regulatory approval documents.
- Provide regulatory and technical review and quality‑control support for TSCA and product stewardship projects.
Skills and Qualifications
- B.S. degree (required); M.S. or Ph.D. in a science‑related field (preferred).
- Experience with TSCA and other environmental regulations.
- Experience in a scientific, research, or consulting environment (a plus).
- Detail‑oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively.
- Excellent communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- 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, and Adobe Acrobat (required).
- Experience with project management, budget tracking, and invoicing (a plus).
- Exposure to sensitive information requiring tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
- Strong commitment to professional development.
- Entrepreneurial spirit (a plus).
Life @ Exponent
Learn more about life at Exponent and our impact:
- Life@Exponent
- Our Impact
Our culture attracts, inspires, develops, and rewards exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise. We offer a variety of programs and resources to support health, well‑being, competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition.
Work Environment
In‑person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Consultants work primarily in the office unless traveling for client work or other business activities. We value work‑life balance; consultants have autonomy to balance work and personal schedules, enabling them to meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and attend to personal priorities.
Compensation
Base salary range: USD $105,000.00 – USD $129,000.00 per year. Total compensation includes base salary, bi‑weekly bonuses for high‑intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Benefits
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
Locations
- Washington, DC
- Alexandria, VA
- Bowie, MD
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Natick, MA