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Exponent · 1 week ago

Statistical Scientist (Ph.D.)

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique challenges for clients. The Statistical Scientist will work within the Data Sciences Practice, tackling complex technical problems and supporting projects in various industries, including pharmaceuticals and biotech.

Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Ph.D. in StatisticsStatistical data analysisStatistical software packagesExperimental designQuality control/improvementMultidisciplinary teamworkProgramming skillsCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

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

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