What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Biomechanics position at Exponent Inc.?
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:
- 1,100 Team members
- 950 Consultants
- 640 Ph.D.s
- 90 Disciplines
- 30 Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Research Assistant for our Biomechanics Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct and plan data collection efforts that support clients in consumer product development roles.
You will be responsible for
- Coordinating studies that include the use of human-subjects and exemplars
- Requesting, screening, and scheduling human-subjects (surrogates) and exemplars for studies
- Managing and compiling human-subjects database
- Moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations around the U.S., including Phoenix, AZ, and internationally
- Communicating progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm
- Troubleshooting study execution issues in the field and proposing corrective actions
- Developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals
- Operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems
- Managing laboratory equipment and space including logging, maintenance, and scheduling
- Working in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, Physiology, or other related disciplines
- Experience in conducting empirical or human‑subjects studies is preferred
- Experience with budgeting or project management is preferred
- Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting is preferred
- Ability to work in teams with a strong desire to contribute
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking and real-time problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
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 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.
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.
Job Locations
US-MI-Farmington Hills
