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BACKGROUND

The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) is a unique facility located at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, dedicated to defending the nation against biological threats. Established in response to biodefense gaps identified after the Amerithrax attacks of 2001, NBACC has been operated by the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) since 2006.

NBACC supports DHS and national biodefense preparedness planning, response, emerging threat characterization, and bioforensic analyses. It addresses critical scientific knowledge gaps regarding biological agents to protect the public and defend the nation against biological threats- whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. NBACC also provides federal law enforcement with scientific data to support the investigation and attribution of biocrimes and the protection of the U.S. bioeconomy.

NBACC is comprised of two centers:

• National Bioforensic Analysis Center (NBFAC): Conducts technical analyses to support federal law enforcement investigations.
• National Biological Threat Characterization Center (NBTCC): Conducts experiments and studies to gather data for understanding biological vulnerabilities and hazards.

Together, these centers serve as a national resource for assessing risks posed by biological agents and emerging technologies, informing biodefense policy and response planning, and supporting the investigation, prosecution, and prevention of biocrimes and bioterrorism.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Coordinates activities of the NBACC Institutional Regulatory Committees in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines. Committees to be supported include the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), the Institutional Safety Committee (ISC), the Institutional Review Committee (IRC), and the Human Subjects Research Committee (HSRC). Provides broad technical regulatory support and overall coordination to the Chairpersons and members of the Committees.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 8 or more years of relevant experience in specialized administration, biomedical sciences, quality assurance, research ethics, or related field. Experience in related regulatory work is required.
• Prior experience as an IACUC or IBC administrator is required.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable federal regulations related to IACUC, animal welfare, human subjects research, and recombinant DNA is highly desirable.
• Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) certification is desirable, or the ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Live Cycle Designer, and others.
• Prior experience with IACUC, IBC, or IRB management software is desirable.
• Proficiency and clarity in both written and oral communication is essential.
• Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and have a proven track record of working independently and as a team player.
• Strong work ethic with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with multiple stakeholders.
• Skills and experience to support laboratory activities and work in accordance with NBACC's management system (e.g., ISO).
• Must be a citizen of the United States, able to obtain and maintain an interim secret clearance leading to a top-secret clearance and suitability for DHS.
• Participation in the Immunization Program, Medical Surveillance Program, and/or enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) may be required, dependent upon position and/or business needs.
• May be required to participate in NBACC's alternative work schedule and/or on-call schedule, dependent upon business needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the liaison between Principal Investigators (PIs), Institutional Official (IO), other staff and the IACUC, IBC, ISC, IRC, and HSRC. This includes providing timely and accurate guidance to PIs and staff regarding the requirements of, and submissions to, each committee.
• Provides regular reports and maintains open communication with the IO, providing updates of committee business activities, program status and any compliance-related concerns identified by the committees.
• Oversees the protocol submission process from start to finish, which includes pre-reviews, committee review, and executing decisions and correspondence to researchers to convey determinations of projects. Ensures that State/Federal regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies, requirements, and procedures are consistently applied to all protocols prior to submission for review by the designated committee.
• Attends and supports the planning and coordination of all institutional regulatory committee meetings.
• Develops meeting schedules, arranges meeting rooms, prepares meeting agendas in collaboration with the appropriate committee chair, oversees protocol preparation and distribution to reviewers, provides all necessary materials for meetings, attends meetings, and records, prepares, revises, and publishes the meeting minutes.
• In conjunction with Committee Chairs, provides training for committee members and NBACC personnel on committee procedures, requirements, and changes in regulatory guidance.
• Interfaces between Committee Chairs and the General Counsel/Legal Office regarding coordination of responses to Committee inquiries from the public.
• Coordinates regulatory activities and assists in the collection, preparation, and submission of compliance-related documents and reports. This includes the USDA, PHS, DHS, and AAALAC Annual Reports.
• Oversees all aspects of the IACUC Semiannual Program Reviews and Facility Inspections.
• Manages the maintenance, updates, and submission of the AAALAC Int'l Program Description. Serves as the lead point of contact for the AAALAC Site Visits, including pre- and post- correspondence and communication.
• Oversees the maintenance of current databases of all protocol and project related files and documentation of committee records.
• In conjunction with Committee Chairs, receives and classifies reports of events related to the IACUC or IBC. Tracks and records reported events and assists in determination of reporting requirements. Serves as point of contact for reporting to oversight agencies.
• Participates as a Post-Approval Monitoring Compliance Liaison for the IACUC, conducting audits of approved IACUC protocols.
• Provides monthly reports of each committee to the Infrastructure Operations Director and Committee Chairs.
• Develops, reviews, and revises NBACC policies, SOPs, and forms governing committee activities according to external regulatory requirements.
• Fosters close integration and communication between each committee and other closely associated elements of the institution such as Environmental Health and Safety, security, quality assurance, facilities maintenance, and training.
• Oversees and manages the budgets for each committee.
• Serves as the Controlled Substances Officer, responsible for administration/implementation of the controlled substances program.
• Remains fully informed of changing regulations and federal guidance as it applies to the use of animal subjects, human subjects, and recombinant DNA in research and applies this knowledge to NBACC's regulatory committees.
• Must be a team player, communicate clearly, be open to hearing ideas and suggestions from others, diffuse situations, and exercise empathy and patience with colleagues.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, maintain composure under pressure, and utilize effective time management skills to prioritize tasks.
• Must be a self-starter driven by an eagerness to succeed, maintain flexibility, adapt to change in a productive and positive manner, learn new concepts, and utilize critical thinking to resolve complex problems.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Performs other duties as assigned/authorized.

Our Insurance Specialists start at $37,960 per year, plus bonus. Our top Insurance Specialists earn an extra $3 per hour with bonus (with an additional $0.50 an hour in onsite differential).Why start building your career at Afni?

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A training program and leadership team that believes in you. After training, we offer paid personal time off, paid sick time, health/vision/dental benefits, 401k with matching contributions, and a tuition reimbursement program.

This position is for auto insurance sales, so you will be handling mainly inbound calls from people looking to purchase auto insurance. If you do not have an active Property and Casualty license in Arizona, we will train you to obtain that licensure, as well as pay for that testing! You will deliver world-class customer service to inbound callers as well as utilize product knowledge to troubleshoot and solve customer concerns with both empathy and efficiency. Those calls will require processing of orders, updating accounts, updating records, effective multitasking, and strong attention to detail.

You can apply online here, or you can walk in to our office at 7810 E Escalante on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 10 am and 2 pm for an on the spot interview!and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and effective time management in a home office setting.Sales-focused mindset: Proven ability to sell and upsell products/services while delivering excellent customer service.Sales experience: Minimum 6 months in a sales roleAvailable for paid training to include 2 weeks of licensing, 3 weeks of product training and 4 weeks of continued training.Available to work 8-hour shifts any day of the week (40 hours/week), including weekends and some holidays, between 7:30am - 12:30am EST.Must pass a background screening, be at least 18 years old, have a GED or High School Diploma, and be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Our Claim Specialists are committed to helping our customers through the claims process while providing Remarkable® service. This includes:

• Investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and settling claims
• Applying knowledge of policies and insurance regulations when determining coverage, liability, & damages
• Handling high-volume inbound and outbound calls, tailoring each conversation to the specific merits  and details of the claims being handled, written correspondence and/or various electronic media
• Effectively managing work through task driven queues while multi-tasking in a fast-paced call center environment
• Supporting our customers through personalized, caring, and simple interactions

Where You'll Work:  This is a hybrid position which allows you to spend some of your time working from home as well as some time working collaboratively in-office. During the job training period you may have a higher percentage of time spent in-office to support your learning experience.

Hours of operation are continually evaluated and may change based on business need. Successful candidates are able and willing to work flexible work shifts and may be asked to work overtime and/or irregular hours.

Several of our Claims teams are hiring, and you may be considered for multiple opportunities where your skills and qualifications align. 

Some of the areas we hire Claim Specialists for could include any of the following:

• Auto Injury: Handles bodily injury and uninsured/underinsured claims along with property damage claims involving injuries
• Personal Injury/Medical Payments (PIP/MPC): Handles first-party medical coverage for customers injured in an automobile accident
• Special Investigative Unit (SIU): Handles high-volume, complex auto and property claims involving NICB indicators of fraud to determine if specialized investigation is needed
• Auto Property Complex: Handles high-volume, mid-to-high complexity property damage claims, not involving personal injury
• Auto Total Loss: Settles auto claims where a vehicle is deemed a total loss
• Auto Weather Catastrophe: Handles weather-related auto claims
• Property Team: Handles low-severity Home and Renters claims in a team environment. Claims are primarily theft-related as well as minor weather and other types of property losses
• Boat, Commercial, Farm/Ranch Unit (BCFR): Handles commercial and boat claims
• Fire Property Stewardship: Handles property claims involving both weather-related events and non-weather-related incidents

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred or equivalent work experience
• Experience as a Claim Specialist in the insurance industry, specifically in auto and/or property claims, including the following:
  
  • Proficiency in using CCC, Xactimate, XactContents, and other estimating/evaluation software tools
  • Strong knowledge of auto and/or property insurance policies, coverage and claim handling practices
  • Familiarity with state or local regulations and compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to assess damages, estimate repair costs, and negotiate settlements

Competitive candidates also demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, agents, and other stakeholders
• Proven effective empathy and de-escalation skills to handle difficult/emotional conversations with a customer-minded focus
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task across technical platforms
• Accountability
• Resourcefulness

Additional Details:

• Employees must successfully complete all required training, including applicable proficiency and licensing exam(s) and background checks required of various state(s).
• State Farm recently implemented new pre-employment assessments. Candidates that have previously taken an assessment may be asked to participate in additional testing.

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary ranges $59,059 - $81,988 annually 
  • Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
  • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!