About Exponent

Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. 

We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:

• 1100 Team members
• 900 Consultants
• 550 Ph.D.’s
• 30 Offices globally 

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Chemist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Harrogate (UK). You will operate within our Environmental team to work on a range of projects to deliver, data summaries, dossier sections and strategic advice to support registrations of crop protection chemicals and biocides in Europe

You will be responsible for

• Generating summaries of individual chemical identity, physical and chemical properties and analytical method validation study reports
• Using existing knowledge and experience to interpret data from relevant studies, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions
• Monitoring studies relating to chemical identity, physical and chemical properties and analytical method validation
• Providing strategic advice on matters relating to chemical identity, physical and chemical properties and analytical method validation
• Participating actively in project teams to ensure Exponent’s high standards for external communication are met
• Adhering to budget and deadline constraints on projects
• Managing small projects and managing individual tasks of larger projects

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Minimum B.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant chemistry discipline
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment, particularly relating to the areas of identity, physical and chemical properties or analytical method validation

We value and encourage diversity and inclusivity across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. 

Life @ Exponent

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.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 44 (0) 1423 853220 or email hr@exponent.com.

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