Chemist/Polymer Scientist (Ph.D.)
ExponentCalifornia, United States
Posted November 25, 2025
124800 - 161200 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Exponent is seeking a Chemist/Polymer Scientist for our Polymers and Chemistry Practice in Menlo Park, CA. The successful applicant will work as part of an interdisciplinary team contributing to a diverse set of projects from industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products, construction, infrastructure, and automotive. The role requires some travel and will involve collaborating with scientists and engineers from other Exponent offices and practices.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field
- Well-developed understanding of small molecule, polymer and materials characterization
- Knowledge of polymer bulk physical properties, and/or polymer processing preferred
- Strong background and hands-on experience in polymer/chemical characterization techniques, such as FTIR, GC-MS, LC-MS, GPC, NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, DSC, TGA, and DMA
- Knowledge of medical device testing and manufacturing standards, such as ISO 10993, ISO 13485, ISO 14971
- Experience with the design, assembly, and execution of novel or non-standard testing
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to convey complex technical information to individuals in engineering, business, legal and related industries
- Ability to work within project teams with strong desire to contribute; have potential for technical and project managerial leadership
- Strong educational and publication credentials
Benefits
- 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
- Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
- Annual bonus