Managing Scientist (Ph.D. or M.S.)
ID: 2024-1714
Location: US-DC-Washington
Practice: Chemical Regulation and Food Safety
Position Type: Full-time
Posted Salary Range: USD $125,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.
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.
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.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries.
Key statistics:
- 950+ Consultants
- 640+ Ph.D.s
- 90+ Disciplines
- 30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Managing Scientist in our Chemical Regulation & Food Safety Practice in Washington, DC. In this role, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of toxicologists, exposure scientists, health risk assessors, food scientists, nutrition scientists, and regulatory consultants providing safety reviews, conducting health risk assessments, and project management to support clients in the food and ingredient industries.
You will be responsible for
- Managing and organizing pre-market approval projects, such as GRAS, FAP/CAP, NDIN, and FCNs.
- Providing strategic regulatory consulting related to food additives/ingredients, novel foods, botanical ingredients, and dietary supplements.
- Interacting with clients and FDA regulators.
- Preparing complex technical reports.
- Providing project management and project budget oversight.
- Mentoring and developing Scientist and Senior Scientist career goals and working collaboratively across the various Exponent practices.
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Doctorate or Master's degree in biochemistry, biological sciences, nutrition, toxicology or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in food regulatory consulting.
- Strong background in Human Health Risk Assessment.
- Sound scientific principles, flexibility, and willingness to learn and be creative.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, effective with time management, and capable of working independently and cooperatively in diverse teams.
- Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Exposure to sensitive information will necessitate considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) (not restricted to 1 page).
Life @ Exponent
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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.
Salary Range
USD $125,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy
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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.
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Job Locations
US-DC-Washington
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