Biomechanist Expert (Ph.D. Level)

ARCCA, LLC, an ATS Family of Companies, is a growing national forensic, scientific, and engineering firm with six offices nationwide located in Penns Park, PA (suburban Philadelphia); Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Hollywood, FL; Oakland, CA; and Seattle, WA. Since 1987, ARCCA has assisted thousands of clients in addressing technical and scientific challenges while supporting litigation needs. The company’s experienced and credentialed professionals provide services in Forensic Engineering, Expert Witness Testimony, Sports Biomechanics and Human Performance, and Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation. The quality of this work has established ARCCA as a trusted partner for insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and corporate safety, claims, and risk management departments.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Together, ARCCA and ATS advance a shared mission to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services.

Job Title: Biomechanist Expert

Department: Forensic Engineering

Location: Penns Park, PA
 

The Biomechanist/Biomechanical Engineer Expert plays a key role within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists dedicated to reconstructing injury-producing incidents and other events to evaluate and determine mechanisms of injury. This position is suited for an accomplished expert with an advanced degree (Ph.D.) who is seeking continued career growth in the field of forensic analysis. The ideal candidate values collaboration, enjoys client engagement, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work that fosters long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations to gather and analyze vehicle crash, slip/trip and fall, or mechanical failure data and the related impact on the human body. Review supporting medical and hospital records.
• Calculate principal directions of force, and changes in velocity during a crash event as well as making determinations as to the amount of force required to cause and prevent certain types of injuries.
• Conduct or assist with conducting various types of static and dynamic tests.
• Prepare clear, well-documented reports of scientific findings and conclusions that can be understood by non-technical audiences and supported through testimony during depositions and trials.
• Prepare and deliver technical and educational presentations to existing and prospective clients, as well as at technical conferences.
• Continuously enhance professional and technical expertise through continuing education programs, reviewing technical publications, and contributing to the preparation of technical papers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Biomedical or Biomechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong foundation in analyzing occupant motion, human anatomy, impact effects, and inertial forces related to occupant injury preferred.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D computer analysis programs for object motion, with a willingness to learn additional tools for vehicle and occupant kinematic analysis.
• Ability to participate in depositions and provide expert testimony as needed.
• Interest in working within a litigation environment, including evaluating cases.
• Prior testimony experience preferred; strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities, are essential.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

U.S. Persons Only
A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

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