Food, Agriculture, & Land Use Full-time

Managing Scientist - Food

Exponent

Posted

May 22, 2026

Location

Remote (EU)

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Produce food safety assessments, food allergenicity assessments, and define acceptance standards to advise consumer risk protection mitigation measures including risk communication.
  • Produce high quality, successful regulatory submissions relating to food, feed, food contact materials and food additives, including allergenicity assessments.
  • Provide high level, strategic risk management, regulatory and scientific advice to clients on international food regulations and food risk prevention best practices.
  • Manage complex, multifaceted projects and win work by building and developing successful client relationships.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role helps ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, protecting consumers from risks and supporting a safer, healthier, more sustainable food system.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Minimum of a BSc in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, microbiology, nutrition or a closely related field, with a strong preference for a higher degree.
  • Extensive experience (ideally 10+ years) of working in food or feed safety management and/or regulatory environments.
  • Proven track record working within the scientific and regulatory framework applicable to food and feed safety in the UK and European Union.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Exponent offers competitive benefits and compensation programs, a supportive culture, collaborative work environment, work/life balance, and flexible schedules. Specific salary details are not mentioned.

About

Inside Exponent

Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm that solves clients' most unique and urgent challenges, engaging multidisciplinary teams to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.