Statistical Scientist (Ph.D.)

• Participating in diverse projects involving exploratory data analysis, statistical inference, and predictive modeling
• Applying risk analysis methodologies to problems in engineering, manufacturing, health, finance, and the environment
• Providing support to internal and external clients when planning data collection, including framing the problem, experimental design, sample size calculations, and identifying appropriate populations and sampling strategies
• Measuring and providing guidance on the quality and reliability of products, systems, and organizations
• Assisting pharmaceutical and biotech customers with product optimization, assay development, stability analyses, and manufacturing improvements
• Developing reports and visualizations to address clients’ scientific and engineering problems and to support litigation

This role helps clients solve challenging technical problems to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world through scientific and engineering consulting.

• Ph.D. in Statistics or Quality Engineering
• Significant research in theoretical or applied statistical methods
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate statistical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience or capabilities in such subject areas as statistical data analysis, analysis of reliability and life data, sample plan development, experimental design, and/or quality control/improvement
• Minimum of two years' experience with one or more statistical software packages (SAS, R, Python, and JMP or Minitab are a plus)
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Programming skills (e.g., JSL, SQL, Visual Basic, R, Python), software or dashboard development experience are strongly preferred
• Required proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of, or ability to obtain, a U.S. public trust security clearance or higher, for our contracts with the United States Government

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent. The firm offers competitive benefits, compensation, recognition programs, health and well-being programs, mentoring, sponsorship, a culture of learning, flexible work schedules, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm that solves clients' most unique and urgent challenges to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world through multidisciplinary teams of experts.