Principal Scientist

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.  

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.s 
• 90 Disciplines 
• 30 Offices globally 

Our Opportunity

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.

You will be responsible for

• 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 skills 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 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-exponenthttps://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 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 Manager level and above 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 $200,000 - $290,000 dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.

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. 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.

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Salary : $200,000 - $290,000