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Job description
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 an Analytical Environmental Senior Scientist for our Environmental & Earth Sciences Practice to be based in our Natick, MA ; Burlington, MA ; Bellevue, WA ; Pasadena, CA ; or Oakland, CA office. Other locations may be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical analysis of analytical laboratory data packages and support data management for existing projects and business development efforts.
You will be responsible for
Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex, challenging problems related to environmental and regulatory compliance and/or environmental assessment, remediation, and environmental forensics
Synthesizing technical information and applying critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate
Developing client relationships and working in a team to build business in the Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice
Investing in your professional development Attending conference presentations and participating in journal publications
Expanding your professional visibility
Developing client relationships
You will have the following skills and qualifications
M.S. (with at least three (3) years of relevant experience), or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Toxicology, or a related field
At least three (3) years of experience in a compliance laboratory with QA/QC and data validation of analytical laboratory data packages from LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and similar analytical instrumentation
Significant hands‑on experience with LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and similar analytical instruments is a plus
Strong interest in career and professional development within a dynamic consulting environment
Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
Detail-oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.No immigration sponsorship or processingrequired.
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:
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.
Work Environment
At Exponent, we have found 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 all 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 outside 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 make time for priorities outside 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 base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high‑intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Salary Range
USD $112,000.00 - USD $137,000.00 /Yr.
Benefits you will enjoy
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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.
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Job Locations
US-WA-Bellevue US-MA-Burlington US-MA-Natick US-CA-Pasadena US-CA-Oakland
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Worksite address
oakland, CA, 94616, US
Who can apply
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