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 Agrigenomics Scientist for our Ecological & Biological Sciences Practice to join one of our offices located in Pasadena (CA), Bellevue (WA), Maynard (MA), Oakland (CA), or Menlo Park (CA). In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on existing projects and business development efforts at Exponent.

You will be responsible for:

• Applying knowledge of genetics and/or genetic engineering to aid in the evaluation of potential risk(s) or impacts to the environment
• Evaluating the appropriateness, validity, and interpretation of results produced from studies involving genetic methods or genetically engineered organisms, including data produced by others
• Analyzing a broad range of data types, including genetic data
• Support the presentation of genomic/data analyses
• Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
• Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participation in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
• Working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant field (Plant Biology, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Applied Ecology, Entomology, etc.)
• Proficient in code-based analyses in at least one programing language (e.g., Python, R)
• Experience working with genomics data OR gene editing technologies OR regulations related to genetic engineering
• Diverse interests and willingness to work on broad range of topics, including those outside of agriculture and genomics
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing project needs
• Experience working with large and complex datasets
• Not required but any of the following experience would be a plus:
  o Knowledge of regulations related to genetic engineering
  o Experience with developing genetically engineered organisms
  o Knowledge or experience with pesticides/biopesticides
  o Experience with bioinformatics
  
  

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

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

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.

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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.