Ecotoxicologist

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 an Ecotoxicologist for our Practice in Bellevue, WA office. In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on existing projects and business development efforts in the biological and ecological sciences. Areas of focus may involve environmental assessments, fisheries science, population biology, ecotoxicological studies, risk assessment, or resource damage assessment.

You will be responsible for:

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, 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. plus at least one year of relevant experience in the area of Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Marine Biology or a related field

Experience working in terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine / marine systems

Experience evaluating the effects of physical, chemical, and/or biological stressors on populations, communities, and/or ecosystems

Experience managing tasks of moderate scope and complexity

Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines, and communicate within multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrated ability in written and oral communications

Strong commitment to personal development

A cover letter detailing your qualifications and fit for this position is required. Please enter your cover letter in the designated text box in the application.

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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.

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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.