Human Factors ScientistExponent 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.We are currently seeking a Human Factors Scientist for our Human Factors Practice in Bellevue, WA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to address human factors, safety management, risk communication, and risk perception issues in a variety of contexts that span occupational, consumer, and community settings, such as those involving consumer products, electronics, motor vehicles, pedestrians, manufacturing, oil and gas production, healthcare, aviation, and more. Activities in these contexts will focus on a combination of analyzing accidents and injuries that have occurred in the past, and managing safety risks to help prevent such incidents in the future.You will be responsible for:Managing a range of consulting activities that involve human factors issues in accidents and accident prevention, such as human perceptual, cognitive, and response capabilities and limitationsDeveloping client contactsWorking on multi-disciplinary projects and providing case management, information processing, and other project supportConducting research to obtain and review technical data, scientific literature, regulations, and standardsAssisting with the design and evaluation of safety management practices and safety informationCommunicating complex analyses clearly and succinctly to non-technical audiencesYou will have the following skills and qualifications:Ph.D. in Human Factors, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering (emphasis on Human Factors), or a related fieldCurrently based in or are willing to relocate to the Bellevue, WA areaExcellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skillsProficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPointAssertive self-starter who is able to accurately and flexibly work under deadlinesDemonstrated mathematical aptitudeDesire to expand present knowledge, especially as related to various industries and applied contextsAbility to use basic scientific research to understand and solve applied problemsPresently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing requiredApplicants 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).To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: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 are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent.
At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.USD $105,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.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 Locations: US-WA-Bellevue