Senior Environmental Toxicologist (Ph.D.)

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.  

 

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower 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: 

• 950+ Consultants 
• 640+ Ph.D.s 
• 90+ Disciplines 
• 30+ Offices globally 

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Toxicologist for a position in our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice to sit in our Natick, MA 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 Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice. Areas of focus may involve environmental assessments, data analysis, environmental toxicology studies, risk assessment, or resource damage assessment.

You will be responsible for

• Document review, critical analysis of literature and reports, data management, statistical data analysis, and written communications preparation
• 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 collaboratively 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 Ecotoxicology, Freshwater Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Applied Ecology, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences, or related field AND at least 2 years of relevant applied experience outside of the Ph.D. program (i.e. postdoctoral research, environmental consulting, or relevant governmental work)
• Strong technical background in biology, ecology, toxicology and environmental chemistry
• Experience with data analysis and statistics, and graphical presentation of data
• Experience with data management and analysis using Excel, Access, and a programming language (e.g., R or Python)
• 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

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].

Life @ Exponent

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

 

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team 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, dynami