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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 

We are currently seeking an Biomedical Associate for our Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role you will work as part of a team to solve difficult problems for clients across the medical device and life sciences industries, with a focus on both regulatory consulting and litigation support. Candidates should have an advanced degree (Ph.D.) with training in mechanical engineering and cell and molecular biology, and hands-on experience developing laboratory test systems for evaluating medical device or physiological system performance

• Designing, developing, and executing laboratory test systems and experimental protocols to evaluate the performance and safety of medical devices, with particular emphasis on cardiovascular and pulmonary applications
• Performing technical evaluations, scientific analysis, and testing on behalf of medical device companies in support of FDA regulatory submissions and compliance activities
• Supporting product liability litigation and intellectual property matters through technical analysis, root cause investigation, and expert report preparation
• Gathering and synthesizing scientific and engineering information to convey technical conclusions to audiences in engineering, business, law, and industry
• Writing technical reports for regulatory agencies, industry clients, and litigation matters
• Publishing at conferences and in peer-reviewed literature
• Assisting in marketing the group's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community
• Developing additional expertise and industry exposure through Exponent's unique technical consulting model

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Academic training in cell and molecular biology, with practical laboratory experience in cell-based or biological assays
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating test systems or experimental rigs for evaluating product or physiological performance in a laboratory setting
• Working knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and the mechanical and biological behavior of cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory frameworks for medical devices (e.g., 21 CFR, design controls, biocompatibility standards) is a plus
• Experience applicable to medical device development, regulatory testing, or failure analysis is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail
• Strong educational and publication credentials
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills

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].

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.

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