Chemist; Ph.D

Position: Chemist (Ph.D.)
About Exponent

Exponent is 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, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's 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, you'll 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

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Chemist for our Polymers & Chemistry Practice in Natick, MA. In this role you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team contributing to a diverse set of projects from industries such as oil & gas, transportation, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products, building and construction, and infrastructure. This position requires some travel and will involve collaborating with scientists and engineers from other Exponent offices and practices.

A long-term goal for a successful candidate will be to develop business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm.

You will be responsible for

* Inspecting, testing, and analyzing various products and chemical compositions to assess their characteristics and properties, including as part of fitness-for-use evaluations related to specific applications

* Characterizing and evaluating formulated products in the context of industry specifications, regulatory limits, and the functional requirements of specific applications

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

* Analyzing information and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in science, engineering, business, law, and industry, as well as communicating testing rationale in the context of product development, product defect claims, and intellectual property disputes, including through the preparation of thorough and detailed written reports

You will have the following skills and qualifications

* Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or related field

* Well-developed understanding of chemical structure-function and structure-property relationships, physicochemical properties, and the potential interactions of chemicals and materials

* Knowledge and experience related to the composition and function of petroleum products (e.g., lubricant and fuel products), as well as familiarity with standardized testing methods used to characterize petroleum products (e.g., ASTM, ISO, DIN methods)

* Strong background and hands-on experience in chemical characterization techniques, such as FTIR, GC-MS, LC-MS, NMR, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES

* Experience with the design, assembly, and execution of novel or non-standard testing methods

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills

* Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in science/engineering, business, legal, and related industries

* Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute; have potential for technical and project managerial leadership

* Strong educational and publication credentials

* Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or visa processing required

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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Attracting, 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.

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