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. Our vision is to engage 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. We support your growth through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Managing Scientist - Ecotoxicologist for our Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Practice in Harrogate (UK), Derby (UK), London (UK), Dublin (IE), Mannheim (DE) or Basel (SW) offices; homeworking will also be considered.

You will be responsible

• Conducting environmental risk assessments for plant protection products as required by EU legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009).
• Summarising and interpreting data, including study reports and published literature in the area of ecotoxicology, drawing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.
• Providing advice to clients on plant protection product ecotoxicology/environmental risk assessment issues.
• Data gap analysis, developing testing strategies and monitoring ecotoxicology studies.
• Providing verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contributing to high-quality outputs and strategic advice to clients.

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Sc. or M.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., biology, environmental science). A Higher Degree (MSc, PhD) is an advantage.
• Significant experience of completing environmental risk assessments under EU plant protection product legislation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Sound judgement and decision-making ability.
• Good numeracy skills.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (including those in review or pending). The CV is not restricted to 1 page.

Life at Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit:

• https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
• https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We are committed to attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our diverse team provides better value to clients and a richer work environment. We offer programs and resources to support health and well-being and provide competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs.

Work Environment

Exponent emphasizes in-person collaboration as part of a supportive, collaborative, multi-disciplinary culture. Consultants engage in-person in the office unless traveling for client work. We value work/life balance and provide flexibility to meet client needs while supporting personal priorities.

Benefits You Will Enjoy

Exponent is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

Job Locations

• UK-North Yorkshire-Harrogate
• CH-Basel
• DE-Mannheim
• UK-Nottingham
• Dublin
• UK-London