<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong> 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.  </p><p> </p><p>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.  </p><p> </p><p>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!   </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key statistics: </strong></p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants </li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s </li> <li>90+ Disciplines </li> <li>30+ Offices globally </li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking a Chemist for our <strong>Polymers &amp; Chemistry </strong>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 oil &amp; gas, transportation, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products, building and construction, and infrastructure. 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 develop business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm.    </p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Inspecting, testing, and analyzing various products and chemical compositions to assess their characteristics and properties, including as part of fitness-for-use evaluations related to specific applications </li></ul><ul> <li>Characterizing and evaluating formulated products in the context of industry specifications, regulatory limits, and the functional requirements of specific applications </li></ul><ul> <li>Performing root cause investigations on failing or underperforming products/materials/components by scientifically examining the development, manufacturing or end-use environment of products  </li></ul><ul> <li>Analyzing information and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in science, engineering, business, law, and industry, as well as communicating testing rationale in the context of product development, product defect claims, and intellectual property disputes, including through the preparation of thorough and detailed written reports </li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or related field  </li></ul><ul> <li>Well-developed understanding of chemical structure-function and structure-property relationships, physicochemical properties, and the potential interactions of chemicals and materials </li></ul><ul> <li>Knowledge and experience related to the composition and function of petroleum products (e.g., lubricant and fuel products), as well as familiarity with standardized testing methods used to characterize petroleum products (e.g., ASTM, ISO, DIN methods) </li></ul><ul> <li>Strong background and hands-on experience in chemical characterization techniques, such as FTIR, GC-MS, LC-MS, NMR, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES </li></ul><ul> <li>Experience with the design, assembly, and execution of novel or non-standard testing methods </li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills </li></ul><ul> <li>Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in science/engineering, business, legal, and related industries </li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute; have potential for technical and project managerial leadership </li></ul><ul> <li>Strong educational and publication credentials </li></ul><ul> <li>Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or visa processing required </li></ul><p> </p><p><em>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].</em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>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</p><p> </p><p>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.  </p><p> </p><p>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. </p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>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. </p><p> </p><p>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</p><h2>Compensation</h2><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.</p><h2>Salary Range</h2>USD $140,000.00 - USD $162,000.00 /Yr.<h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: </p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent </p><p> </p><p>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. </p><p> </p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com. </p><p> </p><p></p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-MA-Natick

<p>In an era of accelerating change, Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients&rsquo; most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.</p>
<p>Exponent brings together 90+ technical disciplines and 950+ consultants to help our clients navigate the increasing complexity of more than a dozen industries, connecting decades of pioneering work in failure analysis to develop solutions for a safer, healthier, sustainable world.</p>
<p>Our consultants deliver the highest value by leveraging multidisciplinary expertise and resources from across Exponent's offices in North America, Asia, and Europe. Exponent's consultants, laboratories, databases, and computing resources work seamlessly together around the globe, enabling us to produce the breakthrough insights needed to help multinational companies, startups, law firms, insurance companies, government, and society respond to incidents and push their products and processes forward</p>

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