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Exponent 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. 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. Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a
Food Safety Scientist
for a 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 that is focused on assisting clients to ensure 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 and traceback, and laboratory analysis. 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. with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Engineering, or related sciences; Master’s degree will be considered 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 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 manage and participate effectively in team projects Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications. Life @ Exponent To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent and https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact. Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. 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. Compensation Our 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. The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range USD $127,000.00 - USD $156,000.00 /Yr. Benefits You Will Enjoy Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent. 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 HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
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Food Safety Scientist (M.S. or Ph.D.)
role at
Exponent 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. 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. Key statistics: 950+ Consultants 640+ Ph.D.s 90+ Disciplines 30+ Offices globally Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a
Food Safety Scientist
for a 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 that is focused on assisting clients to ensure 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 and traceback, and laboratory analysis. 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. with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Engineering, or related sciences; Master’s degree will be considered 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 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 manage and participate effectively in team projects Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications. Life @ Exponent To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent and https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact. Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. 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. Compensation Our 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. The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range USD $127,000.00 - USD $156,000.00 /Yr. Benefits You Will Enjoy Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent. 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 HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
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