Research Associate - Biomechanics

Exponent•New York, NY

1d•$35 - $39•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 New York, NY . 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