Scientist/Associate (Ph.D.)

About the Role

Exponent's Polymers and Chemistry practice is hiring a Scientist/Associate to join its consulting staff in Bowie, MD. This role involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team on a diverse set of projects for industries such as consumer products, construction, medical device, energy, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, and transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspections, scientific analysis, and testing to address the specification and reliability of polymeric materials in various applications and industries.
• Root cause analysis of failures related to development, manufacturing, or end-use of products in construction, medical device, consumer electronics, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Gathering information and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, law, and industry.
• Developing business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of macromolecules and associated chemical characterization techniques.
• Experience with sampling techniques and statistical data analysis.
• Experience with FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, fractography, and microscopy (optical and electron-based techniques).
• Experience with the design, validation, and execution of novel or non-standard testing.
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute.
• Potential for technical and project managerial leadership.
• Strong educational and publication credentials.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent).
• Some related industrial experience is considered a plus.
• Extensive practical knowledge of the physical, chemical, and mechanical behavior of macromolecules.
• Highly skilled in a range of analytical and experimental techniques including rheology, mechanical testing, microscopy, fractography, HPLC, GC, FTIR, DSC, TGA, and DMA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal, and related industries.
• Ability to work within project teams; strong desire to contribute.
• Some travel is required.
• Collaboration with scientists and engineers from other Exponent offices and practices.

Additional Information

• Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (publications in review or pending are acceptable).
• Job Location: US-MD-Bowie
• Salary Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $162,000.00 /Yr.