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Advanced Quality Control Inspector

Precision. Accountability. Technical Excellence.

Straton Industries is seeking an Advanced Quality Control Inspector who sets the standard through the quality of their work. This is a senior, hands-on role with advancement opportunities earned through demonstrated capability, initiative, and results. The right candidate leads by example, earns trust through execution, and is motivated to grow into greater responsibility over time. This role is designed for a senior inspector who takes ownership of inspection quality, demonstrates sound judgment, and consistently follows through. Opportunities for increased responsibility exist over time and are based on demonstrated performance and readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Perform advanced inspections on high-mix, tight-tolerance machined parts using both manual gaging and programmable inspection equipment
  
• Program and operate CMMs using PC-DMIS software (required)
  
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to verify conformance
  
• Take ownership of inspection quality by identifying issues early and ensuring accurate disposition
  
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately using required forms and systems
  
• Support deviation, nonconformance, and corrective action processes as required
  
• Follow established procedures, work instructions, standards, and customer-specific requirements
  
• Act as a technical resource through experience, judgment, and reliability.
  

Required Skills and Experience:

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  7+ years of Quality Control experience in precision machining
  
• Proven experience programming and operating CMMs using PC-DMIS software (required)
  
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  
• High proficiency with precision measurement tools, including comparators, microhites, micrometers, indicators, and similar equipment
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound inspection decisions, and follow through
  
• Strong attention to detail with consistent, accurate documentation practices
  
• Strong ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
• Aerospace industry experience a plus
  
  
• Familiarity with quality standards such as AS9100 (preferred).
  
  

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  
• A team-oriented workplace that values your expertise and contributions
  

How to Apply

If youre passionate about quality, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with an industry leader, we want to hear from you. Apply now by sending us your resume and lets start the conversation!

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join Bexorg, Decode the Brain. Reinvent Drug Discovery!

Recent funding news: Bexorg Raises $42.5M to Transform CNS Drug Development with World’s First Integrated AI and Whole-Human Brain Platform

About Bexorg

Bexorg is a pioneering tech-bio company on a mission to decode the human brain and build a future without brain disease. Founded out of Yale University and headquartered in New Haven, CT, Bexorg combines breakthrough neuroscience, AI, and ethical innovation to revolutionize how therapies for central nervous system disorders are discovered and developed.

Our proprietary BrainEx platform enables research on metabolically active whole brains—unlocking insights that traditional models can’t match—and our AI-driven XO Digital engine turns that data into actionable discoveries for drug development. As part of our growing operations team, you’ll help scale these transformative technologies from research to impact, working cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and partners to bring structure, clarity, and execution excellence to a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. At Bexorg, we value curiosity, integrity, and collaboration—and we’re building a team ready to make the impossible achievable.

About the Role

Bexorg is seeking a highly experienced, trusted, and proactive Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic execution partner to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is singularly focused on maximizing CEO effectiveness, operating leverage, and follow-through across a complex and fast-moving organization.

This role acts as an extension of the CEO—owning executive-level calendar and inbox management, meeting preparation and follow-through, travel and expense coordination, and governance support tied to the Board and executive leadership cadence. In addition, this role will be actively involved in strategic initiatives across Bexorg, including but not limited to: team management, project management, commercial buildout, and corporate development. This work is integral to Bexorg’s strategic objectives and will enable the CEO and executive team to deliver on the key milestones that will drive business success.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, anticipatory, comfortable exercising judgment, and energized by operating at the center of a fast-paced, high-growth biopharmaceutical company.

CEO Support and Communication Cadence

• Act as a trusted execution partner to the CEO, owning communication cadence, follow-through, and operational rigor
• Establish and maintain a structured rhythm with the CEO (weekly week ahead briefings, standing 1:1s, action tracking, and proactive escalation of open items)
• Join select CEO meetings, maintain action logs, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution

Calendar, Inbox & Priority Management

• Own the CEOs calendar end-to-end, ensuring alignment with priorities and effective use of time
• Schedule meetings quickly and accurately, proactively resolving conflicts and managing holds
• Enforce agenda discipline for internal meetings and ensure appropriate preparation
• Monitor and triage the CEOs inbox, flagging priorities and drafting responses when appropriate

Board, Leadership, and Governance Support

• Fully own logistics and preparation for Board meetings and Board dinners, including advance planning, timelines, and on-site execution
• Coordinate board and leadership prep sessions and track materials and agendas
• Support leadership meetings and biannual All-Hands meetings

Travel & Expense Management

• Manage all CEO travel (domestic and international), including itineraries, accommodations, and ground transportation
• Submit and manage CEO expense reports and coordinate with Finance on clarifications

Project Management

• Help manage project management structures and tools such as sprints, scrums, and standups to ensure the timely and effective completion of key strategic workstreams.
• Help organize and run regular, recurring meetings such as all-hands, milestones review, etc.

Candidate Profile | Who You Are

• Track record of experience supporting senior executives, including direct support of a CEO or equivalent C-suite leader
• Prior exposure to board, investor, or public-company operating cadence, including preparation timelines and executive-level communications
• Exceptionally organized and detail-driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Strong communicator who can synthesize information, anticipate needs, and provide clear recommendations
• Operates with sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of ownership
• Energized by working at the center of a small, high-performing, fast-moving organization
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders across all levels.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, where adaptability, creativity, and execution are key.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in management consulting, strategy, or similar high-performance environments
• MBA preferred with a prior background in product or engineering ideal
• Experience working startups, particularly in high-growth or early-stage companies
• Proven project management experience, with a track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges and develop actionable solutions

Why Join Us

• Be at the center of a mission-driven company shaping the future of neuroscience and biomedical operations.
• Play a pivotal role in scaling our operations 5× over the next two years.
• Build systems, teams, and habits that will define how we scale for years to come.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Connecticut Innovations and its portfolio companies are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company and/or portfolio companies.

Job Details:

Process Engineer

• Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

• Location: West Haven, CT

• Salary: $87,000 – $103,000 (DOE)

• Schedule: Day shift

• Benefits: Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and PTO

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to support and lead high-volume assembly operations with a strong emphasis on process optimization, automation, and Lean manufacturing. This role plays a key part in driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities:

As a Process Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and sustain assembly processes aligned with quality, productivity, and cost targets

• Identify and implement automation opportunities including robotics, vision systems, and material handling solutions

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping

• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to launch new products and processes into production

• Analyze manufacturing KPIs (cycle time, OEE, scrap, downtime) and drive corrective actions

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis) to resolve process issues

• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow diagrams

• Evaluate new equipment and technologies; build business cases and support capital projects from concept through implementation

• Champion Lean culture by training, mentoring, and engaging team members at all levels

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all process engineering activities

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a high-volume assembly environment

• Proven experience with automation integration and Lean manufacturing principles

• Strong knowledge of assembly tooling, fixtures, and workstation design

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar)

• Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs, Six Sigma fundamentals, and process validation

• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

• Experience with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, or MES platforms

• Exposure to multi-site or cross-cultural manufacturing environments

Work Environment:

This role operates within a fast-paced manufacturing and assembly environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. Strict adherence to safety and quality standards is expected.

Company Overview:

Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group was built on delivering high-quality talent to leading organizations. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its reach across manufacturing, technology, and professional services nationwide.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references.

Senior Clinical Trial Manager (Imaging Research)

Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000/year + Benefits

The Opportunity

Join an innovative research organization at the forefront of diagnostic development. We are seeking a proactive, highly organized leader to drive impactful imaging studies and advance our understanding of diseases through investigational radiotracers and quantitative imaging. This is a chance to manage high-stakes scientific discovery in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with study leadership, core staff, external vendors, and global sponsors.
• Financial Oversight: Manage study budgets, contracts, agreements, and change orders; collaborate with finance for invoicing and reconciliation.
• Project Lifecycle: Lead all project meetings (scheduling, agendas, and documentation) and track action items to ensure milestones are met.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Coordinate IRB submissions and ensure all projects adhere to strict regulatory standards.
• Operational Excellence: Track global project statuses, prepare executive metrics/projections, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or business field.
• Experience: 3+ years of direct experience in clinical research.
• Skills: Proven leadership in project management, critical thinking, and time management.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to lead calls and presentations with sponsors and internal teams.
• Location: Ability to work onsite in New Haven, CT, at least 2–3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of clinical research experience (with 3+ years specifically in Project Management).
• Deep understanding of GDocP, GCP, and clinical trial regulations.
• Knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s) is a plus.
• Experience navigating complex regulatory bodies.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Yonkers Contracting Company is seeking a qualified Project Engineer with minimum of 3 years of experience working on infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering for infrastructure construction projects in the tri-state area
• Work with project team in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Monitor construction progress to ensure high quality and compliance
• Maintain accurate project documentation
• Monitor project costs to be compliant with the budget
• Supervise and support various subcontractors
• Identify project risks and conflicts and develop mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, or construction management
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
• Proven ability to work effectively within a project team
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Compensation

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Student loan reimbursement and/or tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle stipend, toll reimbursement, gas card
• Yearly bonus

About Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc.

Founded in 1945, Yonkers Contracting Company is a leading heavy civil construction contractor specializing in major infrastructure projects throughout the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut region. Our portfolio includes highways, bridges, rail systems, transit facilities, site work, foundations, energy and environmental projects. We are committed to safety, quality, innovation, and delivering excellence in all aspects of our work.

Waters Construction Company is hiring!

Job Title: Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $125k+ (DOE) with excellent benefits and bonus program

If you’re the kind of PM who wants real ownership, not babysitting subs and chasing paperwork, this is your seat. You’ll run the day-to-day operations of complex heavy civil projects ($5M–$100M), lead field & office teams, and be trusted to make decisions that move the job forward.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Construction Project Manager to join our team in the Heavy Civil division. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with safety and quality standards.

Why Waters?

Waters Construction Company is a family owned company that maintains a professional and welcoming atmosphere. We are comprised of highly skilled, ethical, and experienced managers, engineers, technical professionals, and tradesmen who are known for their broad construction expertise and long-term commitment to the organization. Our reputation is built on our people. Their knowledge, adaptability, positivity, innovative project execution, and the respect for our customers, vendors, and subcontractors is what has kept Waters moving forward since 1960.

Big-league responsibility, real autonomy: Own complex heavy civil work end-to-end, with the authority to plan, execute, and drive outcomes, not just “coordinate.”

A contractor with staying power and momentum: Family-owned, CT-based, and delivering heavy civil infrastructure work across highways, bridges, transit, utilities, environmental remediation, and specialty paving; built on execution and long-term customer trust.

A team you’ll like working with: You’ll partner daily with a close, highly cooperative group of project engineers and superintendents; fast communication, strong follow-through, and shared wins (the way job teams should run).

Compensation

Our investment is in you. At Waters we provide one of the most comprehensive and competitive packages in the industry.

Salary Range: Based on experience and skill levels - $125,000 and above

Insurance: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (100% paid for the individual, 50% for family members)

Bonus Program: Based on individual, company, and division performance

401k and Profit Sharing Plan: Safe harbor 401K profit sharing contribution. One-year vesting period for the profit sharing contribution.

Project Manager Competencies and Responsibilities

Position Competencies:

• Minimum of five (5) years of extensive experience reviewing, executing, and managing heavy civil infrastructure projects $5M and above.
• The ideal individual has a degree in Civil Engineering but strong candidates with a solid background and experience and knowledge of the industry will be considered
• Proven knowledge of the civil industry, its safety and quality standards in particular
• Vast knowledge and deep understanding of the CTDOT processes and standards
• Excellent ability in leading and influencing people
• Ability to read, understand and interpret plans and drawings
• Ability to develop, update and analyze project schedules
• Proven knowledge and experience managing budgets, monitoring costs and reporting trends
• Experienced with billings for lump sum and unit price contracts and capable of independently managing
• Capable of managing more than one project at once
• Capable of performing the superintendent role if necessary

Personal and Cultural Competencies:

• Honest with moral integrity
• Efficient and proactive
• Confident and Competent
• Organized and Focused on priorities
• Follow through on commitments and be persistent
• Capable of analyzing data, assessing people and circumstances
• Detail oriented
• Ability to create a positive, enthusiastic and energetic work environment focused on the development of people
• Team-centered leader that will promote oursafe, efficient,positive, respectful code of conduct
• Ability to put your own ego aside and work on making the TEAM successful.
• High level of energy, extroverted, and is capable of infecting the division with energy and purpose
• Self-motivated
• Ability to maintain an open mind to the possibilities, and ideas of their team.
• Remain unbiased while leading the team
• Willingness to work hard and capable of influencing others to do their best.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator with experience in civil construction projects to join a growing and dynamic team. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, managing the preconstruction process, and supporting project execution from bid through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with operations teams to deliver high-quality civil projects.

What people are saying

• “Good teamwork. Good experience.”

Construction Laborer — Employee Review on Indeed

• “Good attention to detail and sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.”

Construction Worker — Employee Review on Indeed

• “Great job … the best job I ever had loved working hands on.”

Field Team Member — Employee Review on Indeed

Title: Sitework Estimator

Location: New Haven County, CT

Salary: $80,000 to $130,000

What We Offer

• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to diverse civil construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate equipment, labor, material, and subcontractor estimates
• Attend pre-bid conferences and site visits
• Analyze project sites to understand conditions and restrictions impacting production
• Develop and evaluate subcontractor quotes for scope completeness and value
• Prepare and track project bid status reports
• Ensure compliance with scope of work, geotechnical reports, drawings, specifications, and details
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid
• Develop preliminary project schedules
• Maintain and update historical cost databases and cost codes
• Lead and manage support staff during the bid process
• Oversee preconstruction activities and manage buyout process upon project award
• Coordinate thorough project handoff to Project Manager and Superintendent
• Support project implementation throughout the lifecycle of the project

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience estimating civil construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent field experience)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and stay organized
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in:
• HCSS Heavy Bid

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Onsite AI Engineer - Construction Industry Focus

New Haven, CT - Onsite 5 days per week

• Initial Assignment: Fully onsite 5 days per week at a construction site in Ft. Myers (FL) or New Haven (CT) for 1 year
• Post-Assignment: Relocation to one of the corporate offices for hybrid employment: Boston, MA (preferred), New York City (NY), New Haven (CT), Herndon (VA), West Palm Beach (FL), or Estero (FL)

Role Summary

As the on-site catalyst who turns AI ideas into working reality. Partnering with each project’s AI Champion (Project Manager or Superintendent), you’ll uncover pain points, redesign workflows, and deploy AI agents that cut down reporting, accelerate RFIs, simplify lookahead planning, progress updates, materials tracking, and more. When needed, you will develop user stories and coordinate development with the central AI Studio. You’ll help advance the vision of the “Construction Site of the Future,” showing how agentic AI will transform project operations.

Responsibilities

• Workflow discovery and redesign: Lead Lean/Six Sigma workshops; map value streams; log high-impact AI agent opportunities that improve field efficiency.
• AI agent development: Build and deploy multiple production-ready AI agents using Copilot Studio, Power Apps/Automate, ChatGPT Enterprise, or code-first frameworks. Integrate agents into Teams/SharePoint on the front end and Databricks Lakehouse or other enterprise data sources on the back end.
• RAG pipelines and LLMOps: Design and operate retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines with Databricks Delta Tables, Unity Catalog, and Vector Search (or Spark/Hadoop equivalents). Monitor cost, latency, adoption, and model drift.
• Cross-cloud orchestration: Blend OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and AWS Bedrock services through secure custom connectors to maximize flexibility and adoption.
• Data integration: Partner with Data Engineering to deliver ETL/ELT pipelines, API integrations, and event-driven connectors that feed RAG pipelines and AI agents.
• Change management and adoption: Train field teams, gather feedback, iterate quickly, and embed agents into SOPs. Track usage and ROI with adoption metrics and behavior-change KPIs.
• Stakeholder communication: Translate technical results into business value for leadership and clients. Contribute use cases and playbooks for the “Construction Site of the Future.”
• Compliance and hand-offs: Ensure all AI solutions meet the company’s data governance and security standards. Draft clear user stories and specs for escalation to central AI/Data Engineering teams when necessary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in AI engineering, data science, or ML-focused software engineering.
• Proven experience building multiple AI agents in production environments.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG pipelines, and LLMOps practices.
• Must have strong traditional software engineering background in Python

Bonus Points

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or other process-heavy industries.
• Advanced degree in a technical field.