Principal Scientist

Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:

• 1100+ Team members
• 900+ Consultants
• 550+ Ph.D.s
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Principal Scientist in Exposure Assessment and/or Risk Assessment for our Health Sciences Practice. You will lead and collaborate with a team of scientists that participate in a variety of client-facing projects related to human health, including litigation support. You will lead projects, identify new clients, build on relationships with existing clients, and develop new businesses in related Health Science areas. Projects will be multidisciplinary (involving, for example, Toxicology, Epidemiology, Occupational Medicine, Industrial Hygiene, Biostatistics, and/or other fields). The location for this position is flexible.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Using expertise in risk assessment and exposure assessment to solve diverse and often complex human health problems affecting a range of clients
• Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent through existing contacts
• Attracting, developing, and enhancing new projects and clients
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
• Developing and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas
• Providing project management and project budget oversight
• Publishing and presenting study findings
• Providing strategic consulting and expert witness work

You will have the following background and qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a field related to Environmental or Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related scientific field
• Minimum of 15 years of related experience (must be post-graduate experience)
• Minimum of 5-10 years of consulting experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong quantitative risk assessment skills
• Outstanding reputation among clients for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
• Strong commitment to professional development
  
  

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].

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's 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 Manager level total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $275,000 depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.