Aquaculture, Freshwater, or Marine Scientist (Ph.D.)

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Aquaculture, Freshwater, or Marine Scientist for our Practice in our Natick, MA office. Position locations in Bellevue, WA, Menlo Park, CA, Pasadena, CA or Philadelphia, PA offices will also be considered. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide technical support on existing projects and business development efforts in the Ecological & Biological Sciences Practice.

You will be responsible for

• Understanding and interpreting complex aquaculture business dynamics including government regulations, operational performance, environmental monitoring, site infrastructure, and production processes
• Analyzing and preparing regulatory documents and reports
• Strategic business development and client networking in a team environment with the aim to grow a broad range of science and engineering technical services globally in the aquaculture and seafood sector
• Synthesizing technical information and applying creative and critical thinking to prepare and review reports and technical presentations
• Developing and maintaining professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, and participation in technical conferences and activities of professional societies
• Managing projects and working cooperatively on projects with other members of the Practice and interdisciplinary groups from other Exponent practices as appropriate

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Basic understanding of fisheries and seafood traceability, seafood sustainability ratings and certifications, and market- based conservation initiativesBasic understanding of HACCP plans and food safety programs, including food safety and quality control systemsUnderstanding of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to fish, wildlife, water quality and related environmental sciences including ESA, NEPA, and Clean Water Act in the . and similar laws and regulations in other countries