Consultant, Product Safety and Stewardship

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Assist in client initiatives pertaining to chemical safety, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, and assessments of environmental and human health risks.

• Operate under the guidance and supervision of senior scientists.

• Conduct independent research and thorough reviews of chemical, biochemical, and general toxicology/safety data and literature.

• Execute database searches related to product and chemical regulations.

• Gather, compile, analyze, and present technical information.

• Create client reports, memoranda, presentations, and notifications for submissions to government agencies.

• Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to assess physical and chemical properties and to perform exposure and risk assessments.

• Engage in internal team discussions and project meetings with clients and government regulators.

• Serve clients across various sectors, including chemical, basic materials, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, pesticides, consumer products, and specialty product industries.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related STEM discipline.

• Proficiency in applying fundamental chemistry principles to resolve problems.

• Strong analytical, statistical, computational, and quantitative analysis skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Skills in technical writing, business writing, and delivering presentations.

• Capacity to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to critically assess and synthesize data from various sources of differing quality.

• Competence in identifying studies and outcomes that are most pertinent to chemical safety and the evaluation of human and environmental health risks.

• Aptitude for working independently as well as collaboratively in a project team within a multi-tasking environment.

• Capability to adapt to and manage shifting priorities and workloads.

• Willingness to travel for internal or client meetings as necessary.

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• This position does not offer sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging, high-impact work.

• Flexible and hybrid work options.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

• The long-term perspective of a foundation-owned organization.

• Comprehensive benefits supporting well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

• Potential for bonuses, overtime, or additional forms of compensation.