Scientist/Associate (Ph.D.) at Exponent in Bowie, MD

Summary: Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm that engages multidisciplinary teams to solve unique challenges. They are seeking a Scientist/Associate to contribute to projects across various industries, focusing on the analysis and testing of polymeric materials. Responsibilities: - Inspections, scientific analysis and testing to address the specification and reliability of polymeric materials in a variety of applications from a wide range of industries - Root cause analysis of a wide variety of failures related to issues arising in development, manufacturing, or end-use of products manufactured for the construction, medical device, consumer electronics, and pharmaceutical industries - Assignments will require the ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, law, and industry Required Qualifications: - Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field - A strong theoretical and practical knowledge of macromolecules and associated chemical characterization techniques - Experience with sampling techniques and statistical data analysis for FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, fractography, and microscopy (optical and electron-based techniques) - Experience with the design, validation, and execution of novel or non-standard testing - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal, and related industries - Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute; have potential for technical and project managerial leadership - Strong educational and publication credentials - Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required Preferred Qualifications: - Some related industrial experience considered a plus Required Skills: Macromolecules knowledge, Chemical characterization techniques, Rheology, Mechanical testing, Microscopy, Fractography, HPLC, GC, FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, Sampling techniques, Statistical data analysis, Test design, validation, Project management Benefits: Annual bonus, 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary, Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts