Polymer Scientist - Materials Innovation & Client Solutions

Exponent Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent Inc. seeks a PhD-level Polymer Scientist for our Polymers & Chemistry Practice in Menlo Park, CA.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team on diverse projects across pharma, medical devices, consumer products, construction, and automotive. You will inspect and test polymeric materials, perform root-cause investigations, and translate technical findings to engineers, business, legal, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong polymer/materials characterization expertise.
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and analyze polymeric materials to assess specifications and reliability across industries.
• Perform root cause investigations on failing materials/components in development, manufacturing, and end-use environments.
• Analyze information and convey technical conclusions to engineering, business, legal, and industry audiences; explain testing rationale.

Skills

Polymer characterization

Communication skills

Project leadership potential

Education

PhD in Materials Science / Polymer Science / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Tools

FTIR

DSC

TGA

DMA

GPC

SEM

Job description

Exponent Inc. seeks a PhD-level Polymer Scientist for our Polymers & Chemistry Practice in Menlo Park, CA.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team on diverse projects across pharma, medical devices, consumer products, construction, and automotive. You will inspect and test polymeric materials, perform root-cause investigations, and translate technical findings to engineers, business, legal, and other stakeholders.