CR
$65,000 – $70,000
Listed on Consumer Report’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Consumer Reports seeks a chemist to analyze chemical contaminants in consumer products, assess health risks, and communicate findings to reporters and policymakers. This suits experienced analytical chemists or toxicologists who want to apply their expertise to consumer safety and product testing.
Our summary, not Consumer Report’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in analytical chemistry, toxicology, risk assessment, or consumer product safety
- Familiarity with ICP-MS, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS instrumentation
- Working knowledge of PFAS, heavy metals, phthalates, and VOC toxicology
- Knowledge of FDA, EPA, CPSC, EU REACH, and Health Canada regulations
- Ability to translate complex chemical findings for non-technical audiences
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D)
- Background in consumer product safety, nonprofit testing, or risk assessment frameworks