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$97,350

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$46.80

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Entry Level

$39,530

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$19.01

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Mid Level

$78,530

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$37.76

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  • Decision Scientist, Product
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 17 hours    

    **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:**

    Decision Scientist, Product Responsibilities:

    1. Collect, organize, interpret, and summarize statistical data in order to contribute to the design and development of marketing campaigns for Meta products and brands.

    2. Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how our users interact with both our consumer and business products, as well as with our ads and social marketing pages.

    3. Partner with Marketing and Engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities.

    4. Inform, influence, support, and execute our product go-to-market decisions and product launches.

    5. May be assigned projects in various areas including, but not limited to, consumer marketing campaign support, product operations, exploratory analysis, product influence, and data infrastructure.

    6. Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

    7. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

    8. Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. permitted (remote work benefit).

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    9. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Applied Sciences, or a related field and two years of work experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation. Requires two years of experience in the following:

    10. 1. Performing quantitative analysis including data mining on highly complex data sets

    11. 2. Data querying language: SQL

    12. 3. Scripting language: Python

    13. 4. Statistical or mathematical software including one of the following: R, SAS, or Matlab

    14. 5. Applied statistics or experimentation, such as A/B testing, in an industry setting

    15. 6. Machine learning techniques

    16. 7. ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes

    17. 8. Relational databases

    18. 9. Large-scale data processing infrastructures using distributed systems

    19. 10. Quantitative analysis techniques, including one of the following: clustering, regression, pattern recognition, or descriptive and inferential statistics.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $221,897/year to $257,400/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

  • Data Scientist
    Microsoft Corporation    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 17 hours    

    Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission.

    Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the organization that powers Microsoft’s core cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 business on Azure, 180 million using Office 365, and millions using other services – all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization comes to life.

    The Datacenter Integration Services (DCIS) team is part of CO+I. The DCIS vision is to ensure Microsoft can deploy and operate cloud infrastructure for any offering, at any time, in any location, at any scale. DCIS is a core team that is integral to the planning, development, deployment, and intelligent operations of innovative technologies and offerings such as immersion cooling (https://news.microsoft.com/innovation-stories/datacenter-liquid-cooling/) , the fastest public cloud supercomputers (https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-announces-general-availability-of-scaleup-scaleout-nvidia-a100-gpu-instances-claims-title-of-fastest-public-cloud-super/) and for customers running their mission critical workloads or providing unique AI offerings such as Azure OpenAI service (https://blogs.microsoft.com/ai/new-azure-openai-service/) . The DCIS leadership team deeply believes in Microsoft’s core values of Respect, Integrity & Accountability and each team member lives by Microsoft’s leadership principles to Create Clarity, Generate Energy & Deliver Success. Each of us is expected to model-coach-care with and for each other. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

    The DCIS Strategy & Data team is looking for a Data Scientist to provide deep, data-driven insights into datacenter operations processes and systems that will inform strategy in key areas. Ideal candidates will have technical skill, business domain knowledge, and the ability to explain findings and concepts in plain language to a variety of business stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Exceptional candidates will be able to work in an applied manner from concept through execution and will be able to drive and affect impact with their work. Your work will shape and impact outcomes in a variety of domains within datacenter process, operations, systems, and strategy. In our evolving cloud business, constant growth in both scale and complexity makes this an exciting opportunity to transform how we grow Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.

    In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

    **Responsibilities**

    + Explore and analyze data to supply meaningful insights on a wide range of organizational processes.

    + Communicate with technical and non-technical audiences and contribute modeling expertise as a team player.

    + Partner with teams to identify and explore opportunities for the application of machine learning and predictive

    + Influence across disciplines and teams to ensure we are making data-driven decisions and solving critical problems for our customers.

    + Design, prototype, implement and test descriptive, predictive analytics, forecasting, and causal inference models.

    + Bring relevant data into a central system to create a single version of the truth.

    + Build and deploy visualizations that deliver insights to decision-makers at an array of levels, from executives to front-line staff.

    + Mentor others and stay current with advances in the industry.

    + Embody our culture and values .

    **Qualifications**

    **Required Qualifications:**

    + Doctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field.

    + OR Master's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results) or consulting experience

    + OR Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)

    + OR equivalent experience

    + 2+ years of experience using statistical computing languages (R, Python, Julia, SQL, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets

    + 2+ years of experience visualizing complex data in popular frameworks or platforms (such as ggplot, Matplotlib, Plotly, Bokeh, Altair, Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, etc.)

    **Other Requirements:**

    + Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

    + Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    + Domain knowledge of datacenter operations, server repair, IT, and/or shop floor processes, and experience mining these processes to produce insights is preferred.

    + Experience with advanced data visualization frameworks such as D3 or Observable Framework is a plus.

    + Familiarity with deep learning frameworks, e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc., is a plus.

    + Experience on large scale computing systems like COSMOS, Hadoop, MapReduce and/or similar systems preferred.

    + Experience with working in cloud-based data science, database, big data processing, and reporting tools – preferably on Azure such as Azure ML, Power BI, Azure Data Explorer/KQL, Synapse, Databricks, etc.

    + Experience working in an Agile/Scrum SDLC, preferably using Azure DevOps and GitHub.

    + Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills – the ability to communicate complex findings in a simple manner.

    Data Science IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $120,900 - $198,600 per year.

    Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

    Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

    \#COICareers

    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Assistant-Radiation Oncology- Remote
    Mayo Clinic    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 17 hours    

    **Why Mayo Clinic**

    Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

    **Responsibilities**

    Performs various support functions in research laboratory using proper procedures to avoid the risk of laboratory-acquired infection or sample-to-sample contamination. Maintains and cleans equipment and the facility; maintains and restocks supplies; and maintains computer database. Works under direct supervision. Attention to detail is essential while dealing with multiple tasks. Flexibility is important in adjusting to frequent changes in work volume.

    **Qualifications**

    Requires a high school diploma or GED. Coursework in mathematics and relevant sciences. Must have previous work experience that demonstrates organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Requires manual dexterity, accurate typing, and good communication skills. Must be able to prioritize and adjust to changes in work volume. Experience with Excel software is preferred.

    **Exemption Status**

    Nonexempt

    **Compensation Detail**

    $17.63 - $23.67 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended

    **Benefits Eligible**

    Yes

    **Schedule**

    Full Time

    **Hours/Pay Period**

    80

    **Schedule Details**

    Monday - Friday: normal business hours

    1 year Limited Tenure Position.

    **Weekend Schedule**

    N/A

    **International Assignment**

    No

    **Site Description**

    Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

    **Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer**

    As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

    **Recruiter**

    Matt Burdick

    **Equal opportunity**

    As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Scientist
    Humana    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 17 hours    

    **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 about 18 hours    

    **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

  • Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
    Indian Health Service    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 18 hours    

    Summary This position is located at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), in Phoenix, Arizona. This position is directly responsible as a lead for the off-shift hours of operations (night/evening) in the various sections of the laboratory which includes: Chemistry, Blood Bank (Immunohematology), Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, and Send Outs. Responsibilities Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examinations per requests by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy, and status and other authorized purposes. Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urine using a variety of analyzers. Performance of routine and specialized procedures in accordance with established methodology manuals, technical references, and precedents. Interprets Iris urinalysis and microscopic analysis of urine specimen. Performs cell examination and studies bodily fluids and cells to locate any abnormal cells. Incumbent must be familiar with microscopes and cell counters. Performs routine hematological examinations such as complete blood count, manual differential counts, coagulation studies, sedimentation rate, etc. Performs microbiological examinations on a variety of specimens using morphological, cultural, biochemical, and serological identification of micro-organisms. Serves as team leader for evening or night shift and is responsible for substantially assuring that the work assignments of employees are carried out. Incumbent is responsible for monitoring and reporting the status of assigned laboratory issues and projects. Incumbent ensures that the instructions for priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Works on a regularly assigned or rotational basis to provide continuity of laboratory services during evening, nights, holidays, and weekends. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education: A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained; OR Completion of a 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology; OR Completion of a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable. Note: For positions GS-7 through GS-15 (or equivalent), experience or graduate education must have been in (1) the general field of medical technology, (2) one of the disciplines or specialized areas of medical technology, or (3) a field directly related and applicable to medical technology or the position to be filled. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0644-11:Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Processing patient samples and conducting analysis; performing instrument calibration standardization and preventative maintenance; maintaining section records; Preparing reagents and verifying instruments are operating correctly; Repeating unusual or unexpected test results; Assisting in calculating from accumulative quality controls performed, mean and standard deviation reference points and variation from mean; Conducting external proficiency testing; assisting senior or supervisory staff in collecting data from a new section procedures and techniques. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Certification: The following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet the selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), through a nationally recognized certification agency such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologist (AMT). (You must provide evidence with your application documents) You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. 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 package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign a one (1) year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive. The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit: For IHS - https://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps This position has no promotion potential.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
    Indian Health Service    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 18 hours    

    Summary This position is located at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), in Phoenix, Arizona. This position is directly responsible as a lead for the off-shift hours of operations (night/evening) in the various sections of the laboratory which includes: Chemistry, Blood Bank (Immunohematology), Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing, and Send Outs. Responsibilities Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory tests/examinations per requests by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy, and status and other authorized purposes. Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood and urine using a variety of analyzers. Performance of routine and specialized procedures in accordance with established methodology manuals, technical references, and precedents. Interprets Iris urinalysis and microscopic analysis of urine specimen. Performs cell examination and studies bodily fluids and cells to locate any abnormal cells. Incumbent must be familiar with microscopes and cell counters. Performs routine hematological examinations such as complete blood count, manual differential counts, coagulation studies, sedimentation rate, etc. Performs microbiological examinations on a variety of specimens using morphological, cultural, biochemical, and serological identification of micro-organisms. Serves as team leader for evening or night shift and is responsible for substantially assuring that the work assignments of employees are carried out. Incumbent is responsible for monitoring and reporting the status of assigned laboratory issues and projects. Incumbent ensures that the instructions for priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Works on a regularly assigned or rotational basis to provide continuity of laboratory services during evening, nights, holidays, and weekends. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):Education: A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained; OR Completion of a 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology; OR Completion of a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable. Note: For positions GS-7 through GS-15 (or equivalent), experience or graduate education must have been in (1) the general field of medical technology, (2) one of the disciplines or specialized areas of medical technology, or (3) a field directly related and applicable to medical technology or the position to be filled. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0644-11:Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Processing patient samples and conducting analysis; performing instrument calibration standardization and preventative maintenance; maintaining section records; Preparing reagents and verifying instruments are operating correctly; Repeating unusual or unexpected test results; Assisting in calculating from accumulative quality controls performed, mean and standard deviation reference points and variation from mean; Conducting external proficiency testing; assisting senior or supervisory staff in collecting data from a new section procedures and techniques. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Certification: The following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not meet the selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), through a nationally recognized certification agency such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologist (AMT). (You must provide evidence with your application documents) Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. 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 package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign a one (1) year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive. The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit: For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps This position has no promotion potential.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Assistant
    Dignity Health    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 18 hours    

    **Overview**

    Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

    **Responsibilities**

    Performs routine procedures in one or more sections of the laboratory facilities under the supervision of either a principal investigator, staff scientist, research associate, or postdoctoral fellow. Will be expected to use proven scientific method(s) in the conduct of new and routine experiments. May be required to present findings in either written or verbal form with emphasis on maintaining a record of experimental findings.

    **Qualifications**

    Experience

    Exposure to laboratory techniques appropriate to those executed in the multidisciplinary medical laboratory. Science background must be applicable to type of lab position applying for.

    Education

    Bachelor's degree required. Must have good understanding of college level algebra and calculus.

    **Pay Range**

    $17.93 - $24.66 /hour

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


    Industry

    Health Sciences

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Scientist
    Bausch + Lomb    Yuma, AZ 85366
     Posted about 18 hours    

    Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

    Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

    **Job Objectives**

    The purpose of this position is to work as a laboratory analyst providing material science characterization of hydrogel materials.

    The senior analytical chemist will utilize strong analytical skills that provide data driven conclusions to assist in research and development project objectives from idea conception through product commercialization.

    **Job Responsibilities**

    + Operation and routine maintenance of dynamic mechanical analyzers, shear rheometers, differential scanning calorimeters, thermal gravimetric analyzers, and tensile test frames.

    + Assist in development of technical capabilities to further the understanding of material formulation/process/property related dependencies.

    + Solve analytical challenges through internal method development activities and utilizing external technologies.

    + Generate, organize, interpret, and report data generated both in-house and externally to support technical projects and analytical service requests.

    + Mentor and develop less experienced technical personnel.

    + Communicate, interact and support a broad range of stakeholders from R&D, business teams, and process chemistry through technical reports, in-person meetings, and presentations.

    **Job Qualifications**

    + Education: M.S. in material science, polymer physics, polymer engineering or related discipline is required, Ph.D. is preferred.

    + Experience: 0 years with Ph.D. or minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in industry required with M.S. degree.

    + Ability to work effectively on a team.

    + Experience with shear rheometers, dynamic mechanical analyzers(DMA), tensile test frames, and thermal analysis instrumentation (DSC, TGA).

    + Material characterization related technical publications and/or presentations.

    + Knowledge of hydrogel chemistry (conventional and silicone), tribology, and poro-elasticity is a plus.

    + Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team.

    + Strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Ability to creatively problem-solve and independently lead technical projects.

    + Experience in IT and computer networking is a plus but not required.

    **We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including:**

    + Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date

    + 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution

    + Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match

    + Employee Incentive Bonus

    + Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)

    + Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review

    As required by New York State's pay transparency bill, Bausch + Lomb provides a good faith minimum and maximum salary range of compensation for roles that can or will be performed, in New York State. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For New York State, the range of starting annual pay for this role is $85,000 to $120,000.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.

    To learn more please read Bausch+Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://hcm2preview.sapsf.eu/bauschhealT4/Bausch\_job\_posting\_statement.docx) .

    Our Benefit Programs: https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/

    Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Scientist
    Bausch + Lomb    Havasu City, AZ 86403
     Posted about 18 hours    

    Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

    Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

    **Job Objectives**

    The purpose of this position is to work as a laboratory analyst providing material science characterization of hydrogel materials.

    The senior analytical chemist will utilize strong analytical skills that provide data driven conclusions to assist in research and development project objectives from idea conception through product commercialization.

    **Job Responsibilities**

    + Operation and routine maintenance of dynamic mechanical analyzers, shear rheometers, differential scanning calorimeters, thermal gravimetric analyzers, and tensile test frames.

    + Assist in development of technical capabilities to further the understanding of material formulation/process/property related dependencies.

    + Solve analytical challenges through internal method development activities and utilizing external technologies.

    + Generate, organize, interpret, and report data generated both in-house and externally to support technical projects and analytical service requests.

    + Mentor and develop less experienced technical personnel.

    + Communicate, interact and support a broad range of stakeholders from R&D, business teams, and process chemistry through technical reports, in-person meetings, and presentations.

    **Job Qualifications**

    + Education: M.S. in material science, polymer physics, polymer engineering or related discipline is required, Ph.D. is preferred.

    + Experience: 0 years with Ph.D. or minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in industry required with M.S. degree.

    + Ability to work effectively on a team.

    + Experience with shear rheometers, dynamic mechanical analyzers(DMA), tensile test frames, and thermal analysis instrumentation (DSC, TGA).

    + Material characterization related technical publications and/or presentations.

    + Knowledge of hydrogel chemistry (conventional and silicone), tribology, and poro-elasticity is a plus.

    + Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team.

    + Strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Ability to creatively problem-solve and independently lead technical projects.

    + Experience in IT and computer networking is a plus but not required.

    **We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including:**

    + Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date

    + 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution

    + Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match

    + Employee Incentive Bonus

    + Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)

    + Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review

    As required by New York State's pay transparency bill, Bausch + Lomb provides a good faith minimum and maximum salary range of compensation for roles that can or will be performed, in New York State. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For New York State, the range of starting annual pay for this role is $85,000 to $120,000.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.

    To learn more please read Bausch+Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://hcm2preview.sapsf.eu/bauschhealT4/Bausch\_job\_posting\_statement.docx) .

    Our Benefit Programs: https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/

    Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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