Aquaculture & Marine Managing Scientist

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 Aquaculture & Marine Managing Scientist for our Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice in our Maynard, MA office.  Position locations in Bellevue, WA or Pasadena, CA office will be considered. 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 & Biological Sciences Practice.

You will be responsible for:

• Understanding and interpreting complex aquaculture business dynamics including government regulations, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes
• Analyzing and preparing regulatory documents and reports
• Strategic business development and client networking in a team environment with the aim to grow a broad range of science and engineering technical services globally in the aquaculture and seafood sector
• 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
• Managing projects and working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Aquaculture, Marine Sciences, Applied Ecology, or another related field
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years of direct consulting experience
• Knowledge of coastal and marine ecosystems and hydrodynamics
• Working knowledge of commercial fishing and seafood production practices
• Strong understanding of scientific sampling methodologies and the state-of-science on a broad range of aquatic ecosystem, fisheries, wildlife, and water quality issues
• Experience with data analysis and statistics
• Experience managing tasks and projects 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
• Not required but any of the following experience would be a plus:
  • Basic understanding of fisheries and seafood traceability, seafood sustainability ratings and certifications, and market-based conservation initiatives
  • Basic understanding of HACCP plans and food safety programs, including food safety and quality control systems
  • Understanding of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to fish, wildlife, water quality and related environmental sciences including ESA, NEPA, and Clean Water Act in the U.S. and similar laws and regulations in other countries

A cover letter detailing your qualifications and fit for this position is required.

Please visit the following link to learn how Exponent and our staff are making an impact:  https://info.exponent.com/our-impact

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.

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.