Environmental Scientist/Chemist (6124)
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
We are currently seeking an Environmental Scientist/Chemist for our Environmental & Earth Sciences Practice in Bellevue, WA. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on projects involving the evaluation of contaminants in the environment. The candidate will manage and interpret large chemistry databases and contribute their expertise in fate and transport processes to support environmental forensic analyses.
You will be responsible for:
- Evaluating the fate and transport of environmental contaminants in various matrices including sediment, soil, groundwater, surface water, and air
- Handling large databases to interpret patterns, fingerprints, and distribution of various classes of chemicals at contaminated sites
- Writing scientific reports to present findings to external clients
- Supporting multidisciplinary project teams on complex and challenging problems
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a related field
- Expertise in the principles of environmental fate and transport processes including organic contaminant partitioning and transformation reactions
- Experience with emerging contaminants such as PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, pharmaceuticals, etc.
- Demonstrated experience with managing and querying large environmental chemistry databases through use of scripting languages such as R or Python
- Past experience with hands-on laboratory analysis of environmental contaminants such as PAHs, PCBs, chlorinated solvents, and/or pesticides
- Knowledge of GIS principles is a plus
- Strong technical skills demonstrated by past project experience and/or publication record
- Project management experience including tracking of milestones and deliverables is a plus
- Strong interest in career and professional development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Excellent communication, organization, and writing skills
- Able to work independently and manage time effectively
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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.
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