Research Associate - Biomechanics

Exponent, Inc. • New York, NY

49d • Onsite

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 a Research Associate for our Biomechanics Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct and plan data collection efforts that support clients in consumer product development roles.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, Physiology, or other related disciplines
• Ability to work in teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and real-time problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in conducting empirical or human‑subjects studies is preferred
• Experience with budgeting or project management is preferred
• Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinating studies that include the use of human-subjects and exemplars
• Requesting, screening, and scheduling human-subjects (surrogates) and exemplars for studies
• Managing and compiling human-subjects database
• Moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations around the U.S., including Phoenix, AZ, and internationally
• Communicating progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm
• Troubleshooting study execution issues in the field and proposing corrective actions
• Developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals
• Operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems
• Managing laboratory equipment and space including logging, maintenance, and scheduling
• Working in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees