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Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Human Factors Scientist - Ph.D

ConsultingPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$105k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. in Sensory Science, Food Science, or a related psychology discipline is required.
  • The candidate must be currently based in or willing to relocate to the New York City area.
  • The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have experience with U.S. food-regulatory frameworks, including FDA and USDA compliance requirements, and familiarity with CFR Title 21 as it relates to food and cosmetic products, labeling, safety, and sensory evaluation standards.
  • The candidate must have a strong record of designing behavioral studies using human subjects and database research methods, including survey, experimental, quasi-experimental, and case study methods.
  • The candidate must have experience leading multiple scientific studies from design through communicating results.
  • The candidate must be proficient in qualitative research methods and analyses, including study design, participant interviewing or observation, coding, and thematic analysis.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel for research sessions, client meetings, conferences, or on-site evaluations.
  • The candidate must be able to work accurately and with attention to detail under pressure and deadlines.
  • The candidate must be proficient in analytical, statistical, and computer programming methods, specifically Excel, SPSS, MATLAB, Python, or R.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States, with no immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Responsibilities

  • Support human factors and user experience consulting activities, including litigation support, usability testing, sensory study design, survey development, and evaluation of how users interact with consumer products.
  • Assess human perceptual, cognitive, olfactory, and motor capabilities and their implications for safety and use-related risk.
  • Support safety-focused litigation and investigations by analyzing human factors contributors to incidents, evaluating the design and effectiveness of warnings and safety information, and assessing product instructions, labeling, and patterns of use and misuse.
  • Work on multidisciplinary teams to provide case management, data processing, structured analysis, and cross-functional project support across engineering, user experience, regulatory, and scientific domains.
  • Communicate complex analyses clearly and succinctly to non-technical audiences, including clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide project management for multiple projects at a given time, including managing budgets and deadlines, managing project teams, and performing support tasks for team members.
  • Participate in the design and evaluation of warnings and safety information.
  • Contribute to business development by building and maintaining client relationships.

About the Company

Exponent

Multidisciplinary science and engineering consulting

Exponent is a consulting firm that applies scientific and engineering expertise to help businesses, communities, and individuals solve complex problems and navigate change. Its team of over 950 consultants works across many industries and regions, offering multidisciplinary analysis and testing methods to develop actionable solutions. Revenue comes from fees for consulting services, tied to the ability to attract and retain clients and deliver effective results. Exponent differentiates itself through broad, cross-disciplinary capabilities, state-of-the-art testing, and a focus on technically solid, practically applicable outcomes. The company’s goal is to help clients address difficult challenges with rigorous, evidence-based guidance and to support them as they adapt to changing circumstances.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fishers, IN
Founded
1967

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