Website Exponent Inc.
Exponent Inc.
Company : Exponent Inc.
About Exponent:
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:
- 1,100+ Team members
- 950+ Consultants
- 640+ Ph.D.s
- 90+ Disciplines
- 30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity:
We are currently seeking Research Assistants for our Biomedical Engineering & Sciences Practice in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to conduct and plan data collection efforts that support clients in consumer electronics and life sciences.
You will be responsible for:
- Operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems
- Moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations including troubleshooting study execution issues in the field and proposing corrective actions
- Leveraging available resources effectively and applying insights and learnings across diverse technical research efforts
- Traveling to support user studies locally and domestically with opportunities for international travel
- Developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals
- Assisting with layout and setup of study sites
- Communicating progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm
- Working in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- BS./B.A. or M.S./M.A. in Science, Engineering, or a related field such as Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Cognitive Science or Biomedical Engineering or related field
- Experience with human subjects testing (clinical or non-clinical settings), clinical studies, usability testing, or surveys is preferred
- Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting is preferred
- Ability to work in teams with a strong desire to contribute
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking and real-time problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset
- Strong organizational skillsWillingness to travel approximately 50% of the time to domestic and international study sites
Life @ Exponent:
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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.
Work Environment:
At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.
Compensation:
The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Benefits you will enjoy:
Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
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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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Job Locations:
US-PA-Philadelphia