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Health Scientist (6091)

Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. 

We offer opportunities for you to expand your engineering or scientific knowledge amidst experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities. At Exponent, you will apply your experience, technical skills, and prior academic research to a fulfilling career in consulting. You will have the opportunity to develop continuously through formal and informal development programs, coaching and mentoring, and involvement in a wide array of projects. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:
  • 1100+ Team members
  • 900+ Consultants
  • 550+ Ph.D.s
  • 30+ Offices globally 

Exponent’s Vehicle Engineering Practice provides a wide range of vehicle evaluation and testing services. We have worked with automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, bicycles, trailers, motorcycles, trains, forklifts, tractors, cranes, mining and construction equipment, ATVs, golf carts, and more. We assist clients in addressing multi-faceted issues related to accident causation, failure analysis, vehicle design, and electrical subsystems and provides complex component and full-scale product testing.  A considerable asset of the Vehicle Engineering Practice is the Test and Engineering Center (TEC) in Phoenix, Arizona, a highly capable test facility that conducts a wide range of tests supporting these evaluations. Some of the tests conducted at the Phoenix facility include full-scale vehicle testing, mechanical and electronic component testing, and battery testing.

We are currently seeking a Health Scientist for our Health Sciences Practice in Oakland, CA or Menlo Park, CA. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Occupational, and/or Environmental Health. In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide scientific support to senior consultants on diverse projects related to human health risks from environmental, occupational, and other exposures. You will be mentored by consultants in the Health Sciences Practice and will have opportunities to collaborate with consultants in other science and engineering practices at Exponent.

You will be responsible for: 
  • Reviewing, summarizing, and interpreting scientific literature, regulatory standards, guidance documents, and legal case materials 
  • Contributing to the development and writing of complex technical reports 
  • Managing and conducting statistical analysis of large data sets 
  • Managing and organizing project-related materials 
  • Interacting with clients remotely and in-person 
  • Developing own professional experience, qualifications, and leadership

You will have the following skills and qualifications: 
  • Masters or Doctorate degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Occupational and/or Environmental Health
  • 1 or more years of professional experience in a research and/or scientific project management environment 
  • Excellent communication, organization, writing, editing, and proofreading skills 
  • Commitment to professional development through publication and presentation of scientific research and active involvement in professional societies 
  • Initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, effective time management, multi-tasking capability, discretion, tact, and collegiality

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We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives 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.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.