Chemist / Polymer Scientist (Ph.D.)

7w1 month ago

Exponent

Menlo Park, US · Full-time · $140,000 – $162,000

About this role

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. The firm engages multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.

We are currently seeking a Chemist/Polymer Scientist for the Polymers & Chemistry Practice in Menlo Park, CA. 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.

You will inspect, test and analyze various polymeric materials to assess their specifications and reliability. Additional work includes performing root cause investigations on failing materials and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, law, and industry.

A long-term goal is to develop business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field
Well-developed understanding of small molecule, polymer and materials characterization
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
Knowledge of polymer bulk physical properties and/or polymer processing preferred
Knowledge of medical device testing and manufacturing standards such as ISO 10993, ISO 13485, ISO 14971
Experience with the design, assembly, and execution of novel or non-standard testing
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to convey complex technical information
Strong educational and publication credentials

Responsibilities

Inspect, test and analyze various polymeric materials to assess their specifications and reliability in applications from a wide range of industries
Perform root cause investigations on failing or underperforming materials by examining development, manufacturing or end-use environments
Analyze information and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, law, and industry
Communicate testing rationale in the context of product development, product defect claims, and intellectual property disputes
Collaborate with scientists and engineers from other Exponent offices and practices on interdisciplinary projects
Develop business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm