Food Safety Scientist, Senior Managing Scientist (Ph.D. or M.S.)

Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Food Safety Scientist for a Senior Managing Scientist position in our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Washington, DC (other locations will be considered). In this role you will work as part of a team focused on ensuring food safety across the entire food production, processing, distribution, and retail/food service continuum. You will use your training, experience and skills to assist our clients with (1) pre‑ and post‑market analysis of chemical, biological, and physical hazards and food safety preventive controls for supply chains, food ingredients, processing procedures, and the production environment, (2) regulatory compliance and industry best practices for food, beverages, and nutritional products, (3) root‑cause analyses of product specification excursions, contamination or failures, and (4) outbreak investigations, including epidemiology, traceability, traceback, and laboratory analysis. Our client base spans industry, trade associations, regulatory and litigation attorneys, and insurance companies, which request our assistance on a broad spectrum of issues. You 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 Producing technical reports and presentations Preparing proposals and managing budgets, timelines, deliverables, client expectations, and receivables Mentoring junior staff You will have the following skills and qualifications Ph.D. or M.S. degree with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Engineering, or related sciences 10 or more 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 Proven ability or potential to build an existing personal consulting practice comprised of a substantial client base Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple assignments under rigid time constraints Ability to manage client projects independently Ability to participate effectively in team projects Compensation Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and a 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 Range USD $174,000.00 – USD $213,000.00 per year. Benefits you will enjoy Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page: Equal Opportunity Employer 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. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Job Locations US-Washington, DC #J-18808-Ljbffr Exponent