Managing Scientist; Ph.D

Position: Managing Scientist (Ph.D.)
About Exponent

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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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.s90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Managing Scientist for our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice to be based in our Philadelphia, PA or Burlington, MA office. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on existing projects and business development efforts in the Biological and Ecological Sciences Practice.

You will be responsible for

Strategic business development and client networking with the aim to grow a broad range of science and engineering technical services related to global fate and transport of chemicals, their associated potential risks, and impacts to regulatory initiatives

Understanding and interpreting water resources and land-use activities, focusing on emerging chemicals and associated products (e.g., plastics and microplastics), including government regulations, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes

Directing and supporting the conduct of analyses and preparing regulatory documents and expert reports

Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations

Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participating in technical conferences and activities of professional societies

Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Water Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, or another related field

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with at least 4 years of direct consulting experience

Expert-level knowledge of emerging chemicals and plastics/microplastics in the environment

Strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and state-of-science on a broad range of terrestrial, wildlife, soil, and water quality issues

Proven experience with data analysis, modeling, and statistics

Proven experience in the assessment of risk Proven experience managing tasks of moderate scope and complexity

Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and communicate within multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrated ability in written and oral communications

Strong commitment to personal development and the development of staff

Not required but any of the following experiences would be a plus:

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