Chemist/Polymer Scientist (Ph.D.)

About Exponent Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific reputed company 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 reputed company clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with reputed company's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically reputed company products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join reputed company 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 reputed company, 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 reputed company! Key statistics:

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

Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Chemist / Polymer Scientist for our Polymer Science & Materials 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 pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products, construction, infrastructure and automotive. 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 reputed company business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm. You will be responsible for

• Inspecting, testing and analyzing various polymeric materials to assess their specifications and/or reliability in a variety of applications from a wide range of industries
• Performing root cause investigations on failing or underperforming materials/components by scientifically examining the development, manufacturing or end-use environment of products specified for use in the construction, medical device, consumer electronics, and pharmaceutical industries
• Analyzing information and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, law, and industry, as well as communicating testing rationale in the context of product development, product defect claims, and intellectual property disputes

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a reputed company field
• Well-developed understanding of small molecule, polymer and materials characterization
• Knowledge of polymer bulk physical properties, mechanics, and/or polymer processing preferred
• Strong background and hands-on experience in polymer/chemical characterization techniques, such as FTIR, GC-MS, LC-MS, GPC, NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, DSC, TGA, and DMA.
• Experience with the design, assembly, and execution of novel or non-standard testing
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be able to convey reputed company technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and reputed company industries
• Ability to work reputed company 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 reputed company 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]. Life @ Exponent 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 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 reputed company 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 reputed company that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have reputed company 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 reputed company have a sense of belonging. In 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 reputed company 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 reputed company time for priorities reputed company 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

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 Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes reputed company salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of reputed company salary. The reputed company salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Range USD $116,000.00 - USD $162,000.00 /Yr.Benefits you will enjoy Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national reputed company, 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 [email protected]. Job Locations US-MA-Natick Apply tot his job Apply To this Job