You will be responsible for
Attending inspections, performing analytical testing and other scientific analyses to address chemistry-related issues related to the use, storage, and stability of materials
Performing root cause analysis on a wide variety of failures related to issues arising in development, manufacturing, or use of products in a variety of industries including consumer products, medical device, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, and other markets
Gathering information from and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, law, and industry, as well as communicating testing rationale in the context of product development, biocompatibility, product defect claims, and intellectual property disputes
Overseeing management of chromatography instrumentation, related projects, and support personnel Overseeing ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 Quality System as it applies to laboratory instrumentation
Participating or leading laboratory safety programs
You will have the following skills and qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field
A strong theoretical knowledge of analytical characterization techniques as well as practical, hands-on experience, as applied to material science, is required
Experience with sampling techniques and statistical data analysis for LC-MS , GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GPC, electrospray ionization, FTIR Spectroscopy, NMR Spectroscopy, and other techniques
Familiarity with FDA, ICH, USP, EP lab quality regulations and procedures Industrial experience in GMP/GLP or ISO laboratory; method development/validation experience is desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior problem-solving abilities
Strong educational and publication credentials
Strong teamwork and leadership skills
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required
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: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. 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 $140,000.00 - USD $162,000.00 /Yr.
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-CA-Menlo Park
