About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled individual to join our business in the London area. The successful candidate will have a strong background in failure analysis, with experience in both laboratory and field environments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to conduct hands‑on failure analysis, laboratory testing, field inspections and analysis on real‑world applications, as well as manage existing and developing laboratory facilities.
Responsibilities
- (60% of time) Hands‑on support for failure analysis investigations:
- Receipt and photo‑documentation of incoming evidence
- Attend and support inspections of samples / evidence, occasionally with multiple parties and stakeholders
- Data collection and preliminary analysis
- Support with collecting and transporting sensitive materials and information
- (20% of time) Coordination and supervision of existing and developing laboratory and office facilities in the UK, including but not limited to:
- Demonstrate and foster an environment of good laboratory practices, including helping to maintain a tidy, safe and organized laboratory environment
- Providing local support to Exponent’s EH&S, quality, and facilities teams on topics such as support during periodic risk assessments, coordinating lab waste management, and helping to ensure local ISO 9001 compliance
- Handling, organization and disposal of evidence items (including sensitive materials such as prototypes)
- (20% of time) Oversight, maintenance and supervision of scientific equipment:
- Tracking of equipment usage, supporting generation of SOPs, helping to triage issues and working with suppliers to coordinate preventative maintenance and other servicing
- The role includes the ability to work with senior management to justify and purchase additional equipment / capabilities
Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to work in‑person.
- Full UK driving license. Up to 10% travel time within the UK to support project work.
- Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute.
- Ability to respond to facility emergencies outside of normal working hours.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Can‑do attitude, flexible and adaptable personality, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced dynamic job environment.
- Specialized knowledge of sample preparation and/or handling (e.g., epoxy mounting/polishing, operating a glovebox, securing samples for mechanical testing), and materials characterization techniques (e.g., optical microscopy, SEM, EDS, FTIR, X‑ray, computed tomography).
- Experience with dangerous goods shipping and / or a DGSA qualification would be advantageous.
Job Location
UK – London
Benefits
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well‑being, as well as competitive compensation and recognition programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR‑Accommodations@exponent.com.
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