Senior Scientist (Regulatory)
About the role
We are currently seeking a Senior 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.
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
- Build upon your understanding of chemical regulatory policies, including TSCA, and apply regulatory insights to complex client challenges
- Demonstrated experience supporting product stewardship initiatives and applying product stewardship concepts to real-world industry challenges
- Preparing and submitting regulatory approval documents
- Providing regulatory and technical review and quality control support for TSCA and product stewardship projects
Requirements
- B.S. degree is required. M.S. or Ph.D. in a Science related field is preferred.
- Experience with TSCA and other environmental regulations
- Three (3) years of consulting or government regulatory experience
Skills
- 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
Pay
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range USD $113,000.00 - USD $138,000.00 /Yr. Total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Schedule
Work Environment: In-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development. Consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. 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.