What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Food Scientist position at EWG?
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to lead healthier lives in healthier environments. With a focus on leveraging innovative science to reach a broad audience, EWG operates through research, online databases, advocacy, and consumer guides. At the core of our mission is the belief that everyone deserves access to clean water, healthy food, and products free from harmful chemicals.
The Senior Food Scientist will work within the highly collaborative EWG science team to provide innovative research that directly impacts public health and the environment with a focus on food ingredient and additive safety. Experience and understanding of scientific research regarding ultra processed foods and/or New Approach Methodologies for assessing ingredient toxicity is highly desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct scientific assessment of the safety of ingredients in food in collaboration with EWG’s science team.
- Lead and contribute to scientific research studies and reports, including peer-reviewed research.
- Compile, analyze and manage data on toxicity and regulations of food product ingredients, additives and contaminants.
- Play a key role in providing technical guidance and updates to EWG Food Scores database.
- Lead toxicological hazard and risk evaluations of chemicals found in food.
- Work with the Science team to propose and develop stringent public health-based standards and regulatory recommendations.
- Anticipate emerging impacts and remain up-to-date on new toxicology and environmental health issues relevant to EWG’s work.
- Serve as a public spokesperson for EWG, engaging with national media and policymakers.
- Thrive in a fast-paced setting, adapt quickly to new projects and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or PHD degree in a relevant field such as Food Science, Nutrition, Public Health, Environmental Science.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in managing and completing projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders including the public, media, policy holders and internal teams.
- Proficiency in data management and analysis, with experience using relevant tools and software.
- Passion for environmental health and consumer advocacy, with a commitment to advancing EWG’s mission.
Location: Washington, D.C. office.
Compensation: Annual salary range of $100,000-$125,000, Salary is commensurate with experience. EWG offers fully paid, excellent health care, paid parental leave and a tax-deferred 403(b) plan, including matched contributions. It’s a casual, growing office with dozens of engaging co-workers.EWG’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:
EWG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to foster a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. EWG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, matriculation or political affiliation, or any other protected class recognized in any of the jurisdictions where EWG has offices or employees working. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, and compensation and promotion.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000
