Principal Scientist

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: 

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

We are currently seeking a thought leader in toxicology for a Principal Scientist position in our Health Sciences Practice in Austin, TX. In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide a high level of leadership and collaboration on projects related to toxicological evaluations, risk assessment. and risk communication involving a wide range of products and chemicals, including for example, evaluation of mechanism of action, dose response, health hazard indices, detection and control points in a total product lifecycle, review of toxicology literature, comparative risk research, analyses using data science tools, and/or assistance with regulatory documents and analyses. You will lead projects, identify new clients, build on relationships with existing clients, and develop new business in related Health Sciences areas, particularly in the area of product lifecycle and emerging chemicals of concern.

• Using expertise in toxicology to solve diverse and often complex human health problems affecting a range of clients 
• Attracting and developing new projects and clients
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
• Building and leading diverse teams
• Mentoring and developing technical staff
• Providing project management and project budget oversight
• Providing strategic consulting
• Promoting Exponent’s multidisciplinary consulting expertise and your professional reputation through activities such as publishing papers, presenting at conferences, conducting seminars, or serving on expert advisory committees

• Doctoral degree in Toxicology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Biostatistics, or related scientific field
• Certification in toxicology
• 10+ years of consulting experience with a proven track record of attracting new and repeat clients or funding
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding reputation among clients and the scientific community for integrity, responsiveness, and technical expertise
• Adept management abilities and demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
• Strong commitment to professional development 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV 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

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.

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. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

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.