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  • Hardware Research Scientist, Modeling and Simulation
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 5 hours    

    **Summary:**

    At Meta Reality Labs, our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Research Scientist to join our team, whose mission is to create the future of soft, wearable technology. We are specifically looking for a candidate with experience in modeling and optimization of energy transport across human tissues and who can work with a team of researchers who are enabling new architectures for wearables. More broadly, the chosen candidate will work with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities.

    **Required Skills:**

    Hardware Research Scientist, Modeling and Simulation Responsibilities:

    1. Derive governing equations for multi-physics processes and solve the equations with analytical or numerical methods.

    2. Build computational frameworks for multi-physics systems across scales.

    3. Work with Research Engineers to design and build prototypes to verify models.

    4. Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and designers across disciplines to solve complex problems.

    5. Drive projects with internal and external partners.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    6. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.

    7. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Physics or equivalent Experience in deriving governing equations for mechanics problems that require multi-physics coupling.

    8. Experience with numerical methods, such as finite element and finite volume.

    9. Experience with a programming language, such as Python, Matlab, C or C++.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    Preferred Qualifications:

    10. Experience in using open-source finite element tools, such as Fenics and Deal.II.

    11. Direct experience in multi-physics modeling and optimization with applications in wearable actuation and sensing research

    12. Experience with reduced order models for interface mechanics

    13. Experience with wearable devices

    14. Basic understanding of skin mechanics, nonlinear elasticity and wave propagation through dispersive media

    **Public Compensation:**

    $117,000/year to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    **Equal Opportunity:**

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Scientist
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 1 day    

    **Summary:**

    Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

    **Required Skills:**

    Research Scientist Responsibilities:

    1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems.

    2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta’s platforms.

    3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure.

    4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments.

    5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure.

    6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms.

    7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps.

    8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint.

    9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

    10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

    11. Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. permitted.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    12. Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field. Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis in the following:

    13. 1. Algorithms, data structures, or systems software

    14. 2. Solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches

    15. 3. Gathering, manipulating, or analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources

    16. 4. Communicating complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner

    17. 5. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision

    18. 6. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines

    19. 7. Devising better data-driven models of human behavior

    20. 8. Developing highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, statistics, regression, rules-based models, or mathematical models and

    21. 9. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $188,438/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    **Equal Opportunity:**

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Scientist
    Humana    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 6 days    

    **Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**

    Humana's Clinical Strategy and Analytics (CS&A) Team is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote).

    Healthcare is rapidly changing, and our members are living longer, often with more chronic conditions. The Clinical Strategy & Analytics team identifies opportunities and build solutions to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for millions of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries through an evidence-based approach using data analytics, clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and rigorous study designs. In this multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Humana's enterprise clinical strategies and initiatives.

    The Research Scientist 2 applies mathematical, statistical, and epidemiologic principles to identify trends, assess variable associations or cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities using high volumes of complex data. The Research Scientist 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation of data/information and independent judgement.

    As a Research Scientist, you will:

    + Collaborate with analytic and business teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans

    + Leverage a wide range of analytics methods ranging from descriptive to prescriptive to transform high volumes of complex data into analytics solutions and actional insights

    + Collaborate with clinicians and clinical informaticists to define various clinical concepts and extract clinical information from medical, pharmacy, and lab claims for analytics and modeling purposes

    + Translates analytic results into key takeaways and communicate to business partners

    + Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas

    + Make decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations with general guidance

    **Use your skills to make an impact**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis and/or related fields

    + Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

    + Demonstrated strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on population health

    + Flexible, dynamic personality who can work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

    + 2+ years of experience in applying mathematics, statistics, epidemiologic or econometric principals to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights

    + Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex methodologies and analytical results to higher-level business insights and key takeaways

    + Proficient in manipulating and analyzing data with at least one of the programming languages such as Python, R

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Healthcare or managed care working experience

    + Experience working with medical, pharmacy, lab claims

    + Experience working with big data and using PySpark, Spark R or Spark Scala

    + Experience with causal inference and causal machine learning techniques, and/or advanced machine learning algorithms such as deep learning, NLP, recommender system, network analysis.

    + Familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states, such as oncology, falls, palliative care, behavioral health and other chronic conditions

    + Deep understanding of healthcare payer economics, and/or other specific healthcare areas such as EMR, Episode grouper, utilization management, value-based care, low value care etc.

    **Additional Information**

    **Scheduled Weekly Hours**

    40

    **Pay Range**

    The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$69,800 - $96,200 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

    **Description of Benefits**

    Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

    **About us**

    Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

    **Equal Opportunity Employer**

    It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

    Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Scientist
    Humana    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 6 days    

    **Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**

    Humana's Clinical Analytics Team is seeking a Research Scientist (Remote). Our team identifies opportunities and builds solutions to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for millions of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries through an evidence-based approach using data analytics, clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and rigorous study designs. In this multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Humana's enterprise clinical strategies and initiatives.

    As a Research Scientist on the team, you will apply epidemiologic, economic, statistical principles to identify trends, assess variable associations, evaluate cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities using high volumes of complex data.

    **Responsibilities**

    As a Research Scientist on the Clinical Analytics team, you will:

    + Do exploratory analysis on populations, trends, and clinical conditions to inform potential opportunities for trend savings and clinical outcomes improvement for our members.

    + Develop models and/or rules using clinical condition in claims data, membership data, or other data sources in order to target at-risk members who will benefit most from clinical interventions.

    + Design outcomes studies and perform program evaluation using randomized controlled trials, propensity matching, difference-in-difference models, or other experimental/quasi-experimental methods.

    + Discover key drivers of intervention enrollment and engagement and evaluate ways to improve.

    + Conduct literature reviews and intervention research to assess engagement rates and treatment effect sizes of interventions that are in the early stages of design and implementation.

    + Collaborate effectively with data teams, analytic teams, finance teams, product owners, clinicians, informaticists, leaders, and other business partners to align on objectives, approaches, and work plans.

    + Write code in SQL, SAS, and Python to assemble data, create analytic variables/features, design visuals and charts, and statistical models for research/science use-cases.

    + Present your analytical plans, study protocols, intervention theories of change, and analytical work to business partners in slide decks in a way that is easy to understand.

    + Create and maintain content for insights memos, lessons learned, training, and team assets.

    + Manage and prioritize work to delivery quality analysis in a timely manner and communicate clear expectations with business partners.

    **Use your skills to make an impact**

    **Primary Qualifications**

    + Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, Engineering, and/or related fields

    + 2+ years of experience that includes:

    + Skills to create datasets and analytical variables from large and complex data environments by writing code in SQL, SAS, and Python.

    + Applying research methods to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights.

    + Experience with experimental and quasi-experimental methods such as randomized controlled trials, propensity matching, and/or difference-in-difference models.

    + Strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on health outcomes.

    + Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver quality analytical products, and communicate results and insights clearly to business partners.

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Healthcare or managed care working experience

    + Experience working with medical, pharmacy, and lab claims

    + Familiarity with clinical concepts, conditions, and disease states such as oncology, behavioral health, and chronic conditions

    + Knowledge of study design and outcomes research methods

    + Experience using Pyspark, DataBricks, Microsoft Azure, PowerBI, and SAS

    **Scheduled Weekly Hours**

    40

    **Pay Range**

    The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$69,800 - $96,200 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

    **Description of Benefits**

    Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

    **About us**

    Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

    **Equal Opportunity Employer**

    It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

    Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Laboratory Technician - Scale House (Days)
    fairlife, LLC    Goodyear, AZ 85338
     Posted 8 days    

    fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

    With nearly $2B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: **fairlife® ultra-filtered milk** ; **Core Power®** High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; **fairlife® nutrition plan™** , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

    A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

    To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

    **job purpose** : The Quality Technician is responsible for receiving, sampling and testing milk from tanker trucks, in a safe and sanitary work environment. The Quality Technician is responsible for AZDA documentation and recording volumes into inventory. Responsible for ensuring that GMP's, HACCP, SQF and Safety procedures are properly followed.

    **responsibilities:**

    + Follow all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and workplace rules

    + Ability to work in a safe, efficient manner on equipment and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment to produce a quality product that meets all quality specifications.

    + Performs environmental testing and Pre-op swabbing and maintains all records.

    + Conducts pathogen monitoring on raw & finished products and maintains results.

    + Continuously monitor all regulatory records and all other required documentation, quality checks, process checks

    + Clean the equipment and surrounding areas to maintain an audit ready condition during production

    + Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy

    + Responsible for maintaining proper calibration standards

    + Responsible for daily finished product evaluation and Appendix N antibiotic testing.

    + Assists with state and federal lab inspections.

    + Performs sensory evaluation of raw material and finished product

    + Helps control plant losses.

    + Completes all duties in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of the company safety rules and good manufacturing practices.

    + Performs related duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor on duty.

    + Manage the laboratory operations, maintain lab equipment and supplies

    + Must be able to work with chemicals

    **skills/qualifications required:**

    + Must have High School diploma at a minimum. College credits in a science field or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

    + Must be accurate and precise in testing procedures and mix formulation calculations and have a keen sense of odors and flavors.

    + Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Must be able to read, write and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and mathematical calculations.

    + Must have the ability to read, comprehend and follow technical instructions, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

    + Must have the ability to hear and perceive information at normal spoken word levels.Must be able to speak and understand English fluently.

    + Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

    + Must have the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions and mathematical calculations.

    + Must have the ability to prioritize and organize.

    + Must have the ability to demonstrate superb decision-making ability to determine best course of action in assessing test results.

    + Must possess basic computer skills; knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs required. Knowledge of MS Office and SAP preferred.

    + Knowledgeable with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), safety programs and procedures.

    + Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

    **working conditions and physical requirements:**

    + Up to 12 hours standing/walking/climbing/Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping

    + Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

    + Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, etc.)

    + Must be able to work in and around loud noise levels, industrial machinery, air-conditioned environments suitable for carrying out controlled tests.

    + Must be able to operate motorized vehicles or equipment

    **food safety requirements:**

    + Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

    + Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

    + Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

    + Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.

    + Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.

    + Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

    + In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

    **shift:** Rotating shift schedule - 3,2,2 (work 3 days, off 2 days, work 2 days, then it rotates)

    **schedule:** Day shift is a 12-hour shift from 6am to 6pm and Night shift is a 12-hour shift from 6am to 6pm

    **position location: ** Goodyear, AZ

    **reports to** : Quality Supervisor

    _fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of_ _race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors._

    _In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email_ [email protected]_ .


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician
    National Institutes of Health    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 9 days    

    Summary National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is seeking a Biological Science Laboratory Technician for its Phoenix, AZ location who has experience performing a variety of tests, examinations, procedures and other technical work that assists research scientists who are engaged in biological or biomedical investigations. Responsibilities Perform a variety of technical work to assist researchers. Perform a variety of standard and non-standard tests, examinations and procedures in support of higher-level technicians and scientists. Perform delicate manipulative work using specially designed equipment. Record instrument readings. Collect, identify and prepare biological specimens. Prepare and maintain detailed and precise records of experiments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-07 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing a variety of standardized tests, examinations and procedures in a laboratory environment; collecting, identifying and preparing biological specimens; preparing, maintaining and analyzing cell cultures; ordering, operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment; and determining the validity of experimental data and observation results. OR 1 year of graduate level education that included courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. OR A combination of graduate level education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12357434 Education If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as a Tier III "non-emergency/non-teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/ non-teleworker" employee. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician
    National Institutes of Health    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 9 days    

    Summary National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is seeking a Biological Science Laboratory Technician for its Phoenix, AZ location who has experience performing a variety of tests, examinations, procedures and other technical work that assists research scientists who are engaged in biological or biomedical investigations. Responsibilities Perform a variety of technical work to assist researchers. Perform a variety of standard and non-standard tests, examinations and procedures in support of higher-level technicians and scientists. Perform delicate manipulative work using specially designed equipment. Record instrument readings. Collect, identify and prepare biological specimens. Prepare and maintain detailed and precise records of experiments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-07 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing a variety of standardized tests, examinations and procedures in a laboratory environment; collecting, identifying and preparing biological specimens; preparing, maintaining and analyzing cell cultures; ordering, operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment; and determining the validity of experimental data and observation results. OR 1 year of graduate level education that included courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. OR A combination of graduate level education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12356933 Education If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as a Tier III "non-emergency/non-teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/ non-teleworker" employee. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable). The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Director - Network Product Development & Management
    American Express    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 10 days    

    **Description**

    **You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.**

    With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

    At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

    **Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.**

    It begins with a Card Member using an American Express Card at one of our millions of Merchants around the world – the rest is up to us. The Network Acquirer Solutions team (NAS) is the heart of the American Express Enterprise, powering billions of transactions through the global payments processing network that we develop and manage.

    NAS is unique within the Enterprise. We work across almost every American Express business unit as well as external partners, providers, and key industry stakeholders. We are known to be intellectually curious problem solvers as we tackle the most imperative initiatives facing the payments industry today.

    The Network Delivery team within NAS delivers new technical solutions to meet the evolving demands of global payment networks and adapt to local needs while ensuring continued global interoperability. This enables the Enterprise to attract new customers, operate in new markets, react to changing regulatory demands, and process new types of payments. A role in the Network Delivery team will challenge you to broaden your skillset and industry acumen in a collaborative, diverse and inclusive team environment.

    We are looking for a talented Product Delivery Leader to join our team. This role will be responsible for leading end to end cross functional delivery of transactional capabilities for our new single message and debit network, ensuring capabilities are implemented true to their intent and in a manner that optimizes the future flexibility of the Network while driving regulatory compliance.

    The success of the role will depend upon the individual’s ability to lead a globally distributed team, to understand and drive quality features delivery, and to have a strong focus on detail.

    **Responsibilities include:**

    + Manage relationships across multiple business stakeholders as well as technology, finance, and compliance partnerships.

    + Deliver consistent and accurate project communications and expectations.

    + Grow and lead a strong Product Owner / Project Management team.

    + Ensure high quality capabilities, features and user stories in collaboration with engineering teams.

    + Drive quality delivery through SAFE agile practices.

    + Deliver value every Program Increment and achieve long term planning milestones.

    + Maintain clarity of the minimum viable product and iterate to drive market value.

    **Qualifications:**

    + 7 years of related experience required.

    + Project management and planning experience with extensive application of SAFE Agile discipline.

    + Proven track record of change management and delivery in complex and highly matrixed organizations.

    + Intellectually curious, creative, problem-solver.

    + Accomplished global team leader.

    + Strong technical acumen

    + Outstanding communicator with the ability to translate complicated business needs into technical requirements that can be delivered by scrum teams and influence and drive decisions within cross-functional teams.

    + Payments industry experience, preferably including understanding of Network and payment technology and processes for debit/credit processing and policy and operations.

    + Bachelor's Degree preferred.

    + High energy, an optimistic attitude, and a good sense of humor.

    **Qualifications**

    Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits

    The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

    Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

    We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

    + Competitive base salaries

    + Bonus incentives

    + 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

    + Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

    + Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

    + 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

    + Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

    + Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

    + Career development and training opportunities

    For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

    American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

    We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

    US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

    If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters.

    **Job:** Network

    **Primary Location:** US-Arizona-Phoenix

    **Schedule** Full-time

    **Req ID:** 24001718


    Employment Type

    Full Time

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    Sonora Quest    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 11 days    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Phoenix, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    **Work Shift:**

    Night

    **Job Category:**

    Lab

    **Come do great work on behalf of better health!**

    **Want to make a difference in people's live through better diagnostic care?**

    **Like problem solving, critical thinking, and having a direct impact on helping patient's receive a timely diagnosis?**

    **We have an amazing opportunity for a generalist on our busy night shift, helping to cover the AM run, processing up to 3000 samples of high complexity testing at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix. This position will work on a true variety of testing, affording you the opportunity to learn and grow in your career while helping those in your community.**

    **You belong here!**

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem solving skills. This position serves as a department resource, and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology, OR BS degree in chemical, physical or biological science and a certificate of completion of a Categorical equivalent of MLS program, OR Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical or biological science and certification (MLS or categorical).

    + U.S. Students may be hired at the job title equivalent in clinical laboratory science under the following conditions: Student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (CLS), student’s clinical rotation in the core area must be completed prior to working in that core area and student must complete program within one year of hire.

    + Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency.

    + For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, Clinical Mass Spectrometry, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a Bachelor’s Degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required. Individuals with specialty certification may only work in the discipline of their specialty.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).

    + Additional related education and/or experience.

    DATE APPROVED 06/12/2022

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.
    https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Medical Laboratory Technician I
    Sonora Quest    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 11 days    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Phoenix, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    General Lab-PM's-Ref Lab

    **Work Shift:**

    Night

    **Job Category:**

    Lab

    This position is for a generalist to work in our high production main laboratory.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position performs waived and non-waived tests as defined by CLIA ‘88 in an accurate and timely manner with supervision. Assists with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Personnel report to department supervisor.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Associate’s Degree in medical laboratory science, OR

    + Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical or biological science, OR

    + Have successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist. Military must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

    + Basic Computer skills.

    + Students may be hired at the job title equivalent to their future certification under the following conditions: Student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (MLT), student’s clinical rotation in the core area must be completed prior to working in that core area and student must complete the MLT program within one year of hire.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + MLT certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB)

    + Additional related education and/or experience

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.
    https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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