Biomedical Engineering Associate

Company: Kinsley Power Systems
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Practice/Dept Biomedical Engineering & Sciences 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 with degrees 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 a Biomedical/Biomechanical Associate for our Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Practice in Philadelphia. In this role you will work as part of a team to create solutions to clients' most difficult problems in the biomedical engineering and life sciences space. You will be responsible for:
  • Managing and executing specific biomechanics, biomaterials, and implant testing projects related to orthopedic, spinal, cardiovascular, and other medical devices
  • Actively participating in Exponent's medical device consulting, including analyzing orthopedic implant systems, assessing retrieved devices for corrosion and other degradative damage modes, and testing implant materials and systems
  • Performing technical evaluations, analysis, and testing on the behalf of multinational medical device companies for FDA submissions and consulting in intellectual property and product liability litigation
  • Publishing at conferences and in peer-reviewed literature and presenting at conferences
  • Assisting in marketing the group's technical capabilities to clients and the scientific community
  • Ability to develop additional expertise and gain additional industry exposure through our unique technical consulting services You will have the following skills and qualifications:
    • Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Corrosion/Electrochemistry or a related engineering field
    • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
    • Highly motivated self-starter with entrepreneurial values
    • Experience with developing and executing complex mechanical tests of implants, biomaterials, and corrosion testing highly desirable
    • Demonstrated capabilities with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, EDS, TEM, FTIR, interferometry, metrology)
    • Research experience applicable to medical devices highly desirable. To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links. - 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.

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