Scientist​/Associate; Ph.D

Overview

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
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Scientist/Associate for our Polymers and Chemistry Practice in Shanghai, China. In this role you will work as part of a team to brainstorm and innovate solving real world industrial problems. The role involves extensive collaboration with scientists and engineers across Exponent’s global network of offices. We expect the position to be a great opportunity for candidates to apply their expertise built through advanced studies.

A long-term goal for successful candidates is to build their own expertise in an industrial field, as well as to generate and develop unique business opportunities for the firm.

• Analyzing scientific information, testing, and inspections to address polymer and material science matters related to the use of materials in applications in areas such as consumer products, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices
• Developing investigation plans using a variety of analytical equipment
• Analyzing the root cause of a wide variety of polymeric material failures related to issues arising in development, manufacturing, or use of products, and providing failure prevention strategies
• Writing technical reports and written analysis for litigation matters
• Gathering and researching information from and conveying technical conclusions to professionals in engineering, business, law, and industry

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese
• In-depth knowledge of Materials science and Engineering
• Excellent hands-on engineering skills with an emphasis on polymer/chemical characterizations
• Ability to clearly communicate findings through written reports and presentations
• Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute; have potential for technical and project managerial leadership
• Must be able to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong educational and publication credentials
• This is a Shanghai, China-based position. The successful applicant must live in or be willing to relocate to Shanghai, China

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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.

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