Nell Townsend
About Nell Townsend
Nell Townsend is a Managing Scientist specializing in residues and consumer exposure at Exponent, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in chemistry with experience at various organizations, including the Health and Safety Executive and BP.
Current Role at Exponent
Nell Townsend currently serves as a Managing Scientist specializing in Residues and Consumer Exposure at Exponent. She has held this position since 2019 and is based in Harrogate, United Kingdom. In her role, she focuses on assessing chemical residues and their potential impact on consumer safety. Her expertise contributes to Exponent's mission of providing scientific solutions to complex problems.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Before her current role, Nell Townsend worked as a Senior Scientist at Exponent from 2017 to 2019. During her two years in this position, she engaged in research and analysis related to chemical exposure and safety assessments. This experience laid the groundwork for her advancement to Managing Scientist.
Experience at Health and Safety Executive
Nell Townsend worked at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as a Higher Scientific Officer, focusing on chemistry and residues from 2014 to 2017. Based in York, she contributed to regulatory assessments and safety evaluations, enhancing her expertise in chemical safety and public health.
Educational Background
Nell Townsend achieved her PhD in Main Group Chemistry from the Chemical Synthesis Doctoral Training Centre, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, she earned a Master of Chemistry (MChem) with First Class Honours from the University of Oxford from 2005 to 2009. She also has experience as a Postgraduate Chemist and Support X-ray Crystallographer at the University of Bristol.
Early Career Experience
Nell Townsend began her career with a Chemistry Summer Internship at BP in 2008, where she worked for two months in Saltend, Hull, United Kingdom. This early experience provided her with foundational knowledge in the chemical industry, which she built upon in her subsequent roles.