Exponent · 4 days ago
Research Associate - Biomechanics
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$34.94/hr - $38.62/hrExponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to solving unique challenges for clients. The Research Associate will support the Biomechanics Practice by coordinating studies, managing databases, and collaborating with consultants to achieve project goals.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Coordinating studies that include the use of human-subjects and exemplars
Requesting, screening, and scheduling human-subjects (surrogates) and exemplars for studies
Managing and compiling human-subjects database
Moderating user studies with a wide variety of participants at various locations around the U.S., including Phoenix, AZ, and internationally
Communicating progress updates and revisions of study protocol to clients, project managers, and executives within the firm
Troubleshooting study execution issues in the field and proposing corrective actions
Developing project management and execution strategy with consultant team to accomplish project goals
Operating and troubleshooting prototype hardware systems
Managing laboratory equipment and space including logging, maintenance, and scheduling
Working in teams with senior consultants to develop full project proposals and budgets based on statements of work from clients
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, Physiology, or other related disciplines
Ability to work in teams with a strong desire to contribute
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical thinking and real-time problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Preferred
Experience in conducting empirical or human‑subjects studies
Experience with budgeting or project management
Experience with hardware and software development or troubleshooting
Benefits
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Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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