Analytical Chemist

Exponent • Menlo Park, CA

1d • $140,000 - $162,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Exponent is seeking an Analytical Chemist for its Polymers & Chemistry Practice in Menlo Park, California. Consulting work will focus on product development, failure analysis, additive and stabilizer formulations, quality control, and compositional analysis across consumer, industrial, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. The position requires some travel and collaboration with scientists and engineers in other Exponent offices.

The successful candidate will contribute technical expertise to client projects and may develop new business by securing projects and bringing new clients to the firm. There is also an opportunity to train and supervise additional analytical staff. The role involves in-person work in Exponent’s offices except when traveling for client work or other business activities. Consultants have autonomy to balance work and personal schedules while meeting client and business needs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of analytical characterization techniques and practical, hands-on experience applying them to material science.
• 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, and EP laboratory quality regulations and procedures.
• Industrial experience in a GMP/GLP or ISO laboratory.
• 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; immigration sponsorship or processing is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Method development and validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend inspections and perform analytical testing and other scientific analyses to address chemistry-related issues involving the use, storage, and stability of materials.
• Perform root cause analyses of failures arising during product development, manufacturing, or use across industries including consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture.
• Gather information from and communicate technical conclusions to people in engineering, business, law, and industry.
• Explain testing rationale in contexts such as product development, biocompatibility, product defect claims, and intellectual property disputes.
• Oversee chromatography instrumentation, related projects, and support personnel.
• Oversee the ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 Quality System as it applies to laboratory instrumentation.
• Participate in or lead laboratory safety programs.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers from other Exponent offices and travel as needed for client work.
• Develop business by obtaining new projects and bringing new clients to the firm.
• Train and supervise additional analytical staff as opportunities arise.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation and recognition programs.
• At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, an annual bonus, and a 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
• Programs and resources to support health and well-being.
• Mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree