Senior Specialist, Safety Chemist

What you’ll do

The Senior Specialist, Safety Chemist serves as Scout Motors' technical authority for chemical hazard and risk assessment. This role assures informed decisions regarding the approval, restriction, substitution, and lifecycle management of chemicals within Scout Motors’ operations. 

Reporting to the Director, Sustainability & Stewardship, this role evaluates chemical hazards, constituent risks, toxicological data, exposure scenarios, and regulatory considerations associated with chemicals used in product development, manufacturing, testing, service operations, maintenance activities, and facilities. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Legal, and external suppliers, the Senior Specialist, Safety Chemist provides technical recommendations to support the safe and responsible introduction and use of chemicals with Scout Motors operations.  

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Chemical Evaluation, Approval, & Risk Management 

• Lead technical evaluations of chemicals proposed for use in manufacturing, testing, maintenance, service, facilities, and other operations. 
• Review chemical composition, Safety Data Sheets, hazard classifications, toxicological data, exposure scenarios, environmental impacts, and applicable requirements. 
• Conduct constituent-level assessments of PFAS, carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, endocrine disruptors, and other substances of concern. 
• Assess intended use, exposure pathways, and potential workplace, environmental, product, and regulatory risks throughout the chemical lifecycle. 
• Recommend approval, conditional approval, restriction, substitution, or rejection based on chemical hazards, intended use, exposure potential, and applicable requirements. 
• Partner with relevant business functions and suppliers to establish appropriate controls before chemical introduction. 
• Support investigations involving chemical exposures, spills, releases, process changes, and chemical-related nonconformances. 

Product Stewardship & Regulatory Risk 

• Evaluate restricted substances and emerging chemical health, environmental, and regulatory risks. 
• Partner with Material & Chemical Compliance to assess the implications of TSCA, PFAS restrictions, California Proposition 65, and other chemical regulations. 
• Provide scientific and technical input into regulatory impact assessments and substance risk-reduction initiatives 

SDS & Hazard Communication 

• Review, develop, maintain, and where required author Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.  
• Support development and maintenance of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant labeling and hazard communication documentation.  
• Maintain expertise in OSHA Hazard Communication requirements, GHS classification principles, and chemical documentation requirements.  
• Communicate chemical hazard information and provide related guidance or training to employees, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. 

Data Governance & Continuous Improvement 

• Maintain high-quality chemical safety records, risk assessments, technical evaluations, approvals, and supporting documentation.  
• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of chemical management systems and digital tools.  
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports related to chemical evaluations, approvals, hazard assessments, and chemical safety performance.  
• Develop and maintain procedures, standards, guidance documents, and training materials related to chemical safety management.  
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, consistency, and data quality across chemical safety processes. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Travel: Frequent business travel (domestic) to other Scout locations will be required. Valid driver's license required.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Product Stewardship, Occupational Health, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degree and/or professional certifications preferred 
• 8+ years of experience in chemical safety, product stewardship, toxicology, regulatory chemistry, chemical compliance, or a related technical field 
• Demonstrated experience conducting chemical hazard assessments and chemical risk evaluations; experience supporting automotive, battery, manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or product development environments preferred 
• Strong understanding of chemical hazard classification, GHS principles, hazard communication requirements, and toxicological evaluation 
• Experience reviewing, developing, maintaining, or authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS)  
• Experience evaluating chemical constituents and substances of concern 
• Working knowledge of TSCA, PFAS regulations, California Proposition 65, OSHA Hazard Communication, REACH, and related chemical regulatory frameworks 
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex scientific and regulatory information 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences 
• Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, supplier quality, legal, and EHS organizations 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8