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Environmental Chemistry and Chemical Forensics Consulting Scientist (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc.

Burlington, MA

$81K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

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:

  • 950+ Consultants
  • 640+ Ph.D.s
  • 90+ Disciplines
  • 30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking Environmental Chemistry and Chemical Forensics Scientists for ourEnvironmental and Earth SciencesPractice inBurlington, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide technical analysis on existing projects and business development efforts.

You will be responsible for
  • Providing support to clients and to your team in Exponent's Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice, with a focus on environmental chemistry data analysis and chemical fingerprinting to identify sources of chemicals in soil, sediment, groundwater, and air
  • Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on exciting and challenging projects that construct history of industrial operations and contaminant releases to identify liabilities among responsible parties
  • Investing in your professional development by:
    • Attending conference presentations and participating in journal publications
    • Expanding your professional visibility
    • Developing client relationships
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, or Geologic Engineering, Environmental/Earth Science, Environmental Chemistry, or a related discipline
  • Three to five (3-5) years of environmental litigation support experience with a consulting company in the United States is required
  • Familiarity with environmental chemistry, contaminant fate and transport, PFAS, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, among other organic and inorganic compounds; apportionment and allocation of response costs is a plus
  • Strong interest in career and professional development within a dynamic consulting environment
  • Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
  • Detail-oriented, able to work independently, and manage time effectively
  • Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
  • Presently legally authorized to work in the United States.  No immigration sponsorship or processing required. 

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].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://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 Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, 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 RangeUSD $122,000.00 - USD $149,000.00 /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 LocationsUS-MA-BurlingtonEmployment Type: FULL_TIME