Materials/Assay Development Scientist - Biomedical Engineering and Sciences
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 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 a Materials/Assay Development Scientist for our Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Practice in Natick, MA. In this role you will work as part of a team in support of our growing portfolio of services to the life sciences industry. Candidates should have an advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) with some experience related to biotech, medtech, pharmaceuticals, biologics or associated characterization technologies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing scientific information to address biological, materials science, and polymer matters related to the use of materials in applications focused on in vitro diagnostics, but also including a wide range of topics from medical devices and pharmaceuticals to consumer products and electronics
- Performing testing and analysis of biological and polymeric materials, including antimicrobial coatings, bioanalytical investigations, and bio-fouling
- Analyzing root causes on a wide variety of failures at the interface of materials and biology related to issues arising in development, manufacturing or use of products
- Writing technical reports for industry and for litigation
- Gathering information and conveying technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, law and industry
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, Immunology, or related discipline
- A strong theoretical and practical knowledge of various biological assays (such as nucleic acid amplification tests, ELISA, lateral flow immunoassays, and/or cell-based assays) and how material interactions can impact those assays
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated written communication skills in addition to research publications are a plus
- Superior problem-solving abilities
- Strong educational and publication credentials
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills
- Practical testing and applications understanding in a manufacturing or R&D environment is a plus
- Microfluidics, point-of-care diagnostics, clinical diagnostics, biological sample preparation, medical wearables, and/or molecular biology experience is a plus
- Understanding of biomaterials, biocompatibility, and biomedical applications of materials is a plus
To learn more about life at Exponent, check out our Graduate Students page at www.exponent.com/careers/grad-students!
We value and encourage diversity and inclusivity 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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