Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)

Company: Exponent Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

About ExponentExponent 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. 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 globallyOur OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Managing Scientist for our Chemical Regulation & Food Safety Practice in Washington, DC. In this role you will work as part of a team to develop high-quality, creative, and practical solutions to problems that affect our clients' ability to conduct business globally. Our experienced staff includes both technical and regulatory consultants who are experienced in foods, food ingredients, nutrition, and claims substantiation.The successful candidate will utilize their education, experience and skills in Nutrition Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field of study. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise conducting and evaluating clinical nutrition studies and will have practical experience with conducting reviews of relevant literature, summarizing the literature, and preparing critical reviews. The candidate will be able to work independently and as a team member for complex technical and regulatory projects related to food safety and nutrition. Additional responsibilities will include providing technical peer review, supporting interdisciplinary teams on a wide-range of nutrition and food safety-related topics, and establishing a network of contacts for purposes of business development. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth.#LI-DNIYou will be responsible for
  • Providing technical expertise to our clients related to food manufacturing as well as food safety risk assessment and risk management associated with regulatory compliance and industry best practices
  • Identifying new clients through business development and marketing efforts
  • Performing literature and internet research as related to project work
  • Tabulating key data from information identified in literature searches and drafting critical reviews
  • Reviewing and summarizing client data
  • Synthesizing technical and regulatory information
  • Supporting development of databases of information and large technical documents
  • Providing high quality oral and written client deliverables
  • Editing and proofreading complex regulatory and technical reports
  • Managing and tracking client projects, project deliverables, and budgets
  • Mentoring junior staffYou will have the following skills and qualifications
    • Ph.D. with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Engineering, or related sciences
    • 5-10 years of relevant experience in industry, trade associations, academia, government, or consulting
    • Extensive knowledge of food ingredients, processing, supply chain management, distribution, and retail/food service and related regulatory practices
    • Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous reviews of the scientific literature and present clear and concise summaries and critical evaluation
    • Ability to analyze and synthesize nutrition and food safety pre-clinical and clinical data
    • Experience analyzing or interpreting dietary and health outcomes data
    • Quantitative skills and experience with statistical and regression tools
    • Publication record based on research in a relevant discipline
    • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
    • Intellectual ability and comfort to work with and communicate effectively with non-scientists
    • Strong data management and computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and statistical software programs (e.g., STATA, SAS, R)
    • Proven ability or potential to build an existing personal consulting practice comprised of a substantial client baseApplicants 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 @ ExponentTo learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impactAttracting, 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 EnvironmentAt 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. #LI-OnsiteCompensationOur 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 Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, 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 RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $176,800.00 /Yr.Benefits you will enjoyAccess benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponentExponent 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 LocationsUS-DC-Washington
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