Senior Associate (Ph.D.)

Exponent Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

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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! Key statistics: 950+ Consultants, 640+ Ph.D.s, 90+ Disciplines, 30+ Offices globally.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated capabilities in the areas of analytical, computational, and experimental mechanics.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing of implants, biomaterials, and animal/human tissue desirable.
• Research experience applicable to medical devices highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing specific biomechanics, biomaterials, implant testing, and computer simulation projects related to orthopedic, spinal, cardiovascular, and diagnostic medical devices.
• Actively participating in Exponent's medical device practice, including analyzing bone implant systems, testing implant materials, and developing finite element simulations of medical devices.
• Performing technical evaluations, analysis, and testing on the behalf of multinational medical device companies for the FDA and consulting in intellectual property and product liability litigation.
• Publishing at conferences and in peer-reviewed literature.
• Assisting in marketing the group’s technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community.
• Overseeing to assisting with laboratory operations, maintenance of the lab quality systems, and procedural improvements.

Benefits

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page.
• Competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees