ScientistAssociate (Ph.D.)

Exponentis the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients most profoundly unique unprecedented and urgent challenges.

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science engineering and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer healthier more sustainable world. For over five decades weve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrows solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes ensure the safety and health of their users and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent youll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas talents backgrounds and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus we help you grow your career through mentoring sponsorship and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 950 Consultants
• 640 Ph.D.s
• 90 Disciplines
• 30 Offices globally

ExponentsPolymersand ChemistryPractice is currently hiring aScientist/Associateto join our consulting staff in ourSeattleWAoffice. Candidates should have an advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) with some related industrial experience considered a plus. The successful candidate willpossessextensive practical knowledge of the physical chemicaland mechanical behavior of macromolecules and will be highlydetail-oriented andskilled in a range of analytical and experimental techniques includingMicroscopy FractographyMechanical TestingRamanFTIR DSC TGA and DMA. Experience in polymer and composite processing (e.g.extrusion resin transfer molding injection molding) process troubleshooting and polymer failure analysis is a plus.This position requires strong technical communication and interpersonal skills as well as the desire to learn concepts that may be adjacent to the candidates core expertise. This positionalsorequires some travel and will involve collaboration with scientists and engineers from other Exponent offices and practices.A successful candidate mustdemonstratethe ability to lead technical teams and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. A long-term goal for a successful candidate will be to develop businessby obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm.

• Inspections scientific analysisand testing tounderstand the performance of material systems and the processes by which they are made

• Following established test protocols or in their absence developing new test protocols to characterizematerials

• Performing root cause investigations on failing or underperforming materials/components by scientifically examining the development manufacturing and end-use environment of products

• Assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering business lawand industry

• Ph.D. in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related field

• A strong theoretical and practical knowledge of macromolecules and associated characterization techniques

• Experience with sampling techniques and statistical data analysis for FTIR DSC TGA DMA Fractography Chromatography and Microscopy (optical andelectron basedtechniques)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Strong educational and publication credentials

• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) not restricted to 1 page.

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inspiring developing and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of our offices you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative dynamic multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients visit inspection sites attend conferences and make time for priorities outside of work too. It is this flexible agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponents total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level total compensation includes base salary bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.