Job at a glance
Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation.
Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
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 Propositio