Environmental Chemistry and Chemical Forensics Consulting Scientist (Ph.D.)
About The Position
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! We are currently seeking Environmental Chemistry and Chemical Forensics Scientists for our Environmental and Earth Sciences Practice in Burlington, MA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide technical analysis on existing projects and business development efforts.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Attending conference presentations and participating in journal publications
- Expanding your professional visibility
- Developing client relationships
Benefits
- 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 the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
