Jobs in La Crescenta, CA

In Vivo Pharmacology (Senior Research Assistant - Senior Associate Scientist Level)

California Institute of Technology & Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Elowitz Lab

Full-time | Pasadena, CA (onsite) | 1-year term (renewable) | Start: March-April 2026 (flexible)

Our team in the Elowitz Lab at Caltech/HHMI is engineering therapeutic protein circuits, a new cancer-treatment modality at the intersection of synthetic biology and oncology. We’re looking for an in vivo oncology scientist (Senior Research Assistant to Senior Associate Scientist) to help expand and run the program’s translational in vivo engine. The role starts in an academic setting, with the option to transition into an early-stage startup in 2027.

Why therapeutic circuits?

Cancer therapies face a fundamental trade-off between effectiveness and precision, driving off-target toxicity, recurrence, and resistance. Therapeutic protein circuits address this by directly rewiring oncogenic mutations to cell death. Delivered as mRNA in lipid nanoparticles, these engineered proteins can distinguish cancer from normal cells and have shown tumor suppression in vivo. By design, these circuits “sense and kill” rather than inhibit. This mechanism makes them independent of oncogene addiction and less susceptible to resistance than most targeted therapies, potentially enabling a new generation of highly potent and specific cancer medicines.

Why join us now?

Over the past decade, our team has built and de-risked the therapeutic circuit platform. As we move toward a spinout, this is a rare chance to join at the inflection point where cutting-edge research becomes an early commercial program. You’ll be part of a small, fast-moving, startup-minded team, helping build what could become a future cancer therapy.

What you’ll do:

• Own and independently execute end-to-end in vivo oncology studies from tumor initiation through decision-grade analysis and reporting.
• Partner with the team to design studies and translate study plans into executable protocols.
• Execute and continuously refine a portfolio of in vivo models, including subcutaneous xenografts, orthotopic tumor models, and genetically induced models (including HTVi-initiated systems); establish and qualify new models.
• Perform hands-on mouse work, including tumor engraftment/initiation, dosing (IV, PO, IP, IT), monitoring, tumor measurements, necropsy, and tissue collection with rigorous documentation.
• Run longitudinal readouts such as IVIS bioluminescence imaging and blood sampling; perform terminal procedures, including terminal blood collection and perfusion.
• Lead downstream sample analysis workflows: process tissues for flow cytometry, IHC/IF, or spatial readouts (e.g., seqFISH) and coordinate tasks with the team.
• Conduct basic data and statistical analysis; build clear figures and concise summaries to inform study decisions and next steps.
• Support IACUC protocols and amendments; uphold high standards for animal welfare and EH&S compliance.
• Improve how we operate: upgrade our workflows/SOPs and support mentoring/training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (or related) with 4-8 years relevant in vivo experience, or Master’s degree with 2-6 years relevant in vivo experience
• Strong hands-on in vivo experience, including mouse handling, HTVi, common dosing routes (IV, PO, IT), and endpoint procedures (necropsy, tissue collection).
• Demonstrated ability to build, own, and optimize workflows and SOPs.
• High rigor, strong documentation habits, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with IACUC protocols and EH&S regulations; commitment to humane animal work.
• Proactive communicator; ownership mindset; collaborative teammate.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience across multiple tumor models (subcutaneous, orthotopic, genetically induced).
• Prior experience in an early-stage startup (

Company Description

Episcopal Communities & Services (ECS), established in 1923, is committed to providing exceptional senior living communities and services in Southern California. With three Life Plan communities, ECS serves people of all faiths and beliefs, offering residents choice, freedom, and flexibility. Known for its welcoming work culture, ECS values and recognizes its team members for their contributions to the well-being of residents across independent, assisted, and memory care living. ECS offers competitive salaries, benefits, wellness programs, and growth opportunities, earning the Workplace Excellence Award from Align across all its communities.

Role Description

Overview:  The Business Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative operations of our continuing care/life plan community. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the business functions efficiently, supports the residents and their families, and upholds the highest standards of service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in office management, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for working in a long-term care setting with seniors.

What you’ll do:

• Manage daily operations of the business office, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, monthly billing.
• Financially pre-qualify prospective residents and review admission documentation ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain resident financial records and assist families with financial inquiries.
• Supervise accounting assistant, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth office operations and accurate entry of accounts payable and vendor data.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers.
• Assist with budget preparation, financial and variance reporting and analysis.

·      Process capital requisitions and invoices, managing spend down.

·      Provide excellent customer service to residents, families, and team members.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in office management, preferably in long-term care, continuing care/life plan community or working with seniors or an equivalent of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software. Experience using PointClickCare helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have good time management and analytical skills with ability to meet deadlines in an environment where you will experience regular interruptions.
• his is a full-time, on-site role for a Business Office Manager located in Altadena, CA.

We are currently looking for a Construction Project Engineer who is ready to engage in a large alternative delivery (CMGC) project in Los Angeles County. This project is a multi-year project that will add bus lanes from North Hollywood to Pasadena. This widening will increase BRT lanes and capacity. It will be the largest, most impactful BRT CMGC project in Southern California. The project is currently in Pre-Construction and when construction starts, the project size will be over $250 Million Dollars. This is a great opportunity to join the team as we are doing early work packages and prior to the project breaking ground, influencing project design, staging and contribute to the success of this critical project to improve mobility ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

We are looking for a person that is capable of thinking outside the box, understands multi-staged construction projects, is detailed oriented with experience in heavy civil construction. The position is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site.

This position will integrate with the project’s civil team that focuses on MOT, Roadway, Concrete Pavement, Drainage, Electrical and Overhead Signs. Your role on the civil team will depend on your desires as well as strengths and previous experience. In addition to self-performing various scopes on the project the civil team will also cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the subcontractors, and suppliers as well LA Metro, Cities of Glendale, Los Angeles & Pasadena as well as third party Construction Management and Design Staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work On Site to help solve problems that occur during construction
• Partner with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the Myers contract with Caltrans
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast monthly Total Cost Projection reports
• Monitor project labor
• Lead the project’s quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project teams on submittals, RFI's and Change Orders
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with the Designer, vendors, subcontractors and owners
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• 2+ Years of Experience in highly complex and related highway or structures construction projects in California.
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and self-perform work
• Experience leading a successful project team, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities
• Excellent organizational, team management, problem solving, motivational skills.

Benefits:

· Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)-our company covers 80% of the healthcare cost for our employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the remaining 20%, which is pre-taxable.

· Company provided vehicle or car allowance and fuel card.

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA

· 401K with 8% Match

· Life insurance

· Voluntary insurance plans available-Accident/Critical Illness/Cancer/Hospital Indemnity/Life and AD&D

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

· Work in a collaborative environment that fosters creativity, support and mutual respect.

Apply Here: and Sons Construction is a Heavy Civil Construction Company. We specialize in Bridge Construction, Bridge Restoration, Roadway Rehabilitation, Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Concrete Bridge Overlays, Concrete Paving and Alternative Delivery Projects, including Design Build, CMGC, CMAR and Progressive Design Build throughout California and Colorado. For more information on our company please visit & Sons Construction is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

Are you a dedicated Trusts & Estates attorney looking to make a real difference in the lives of clients while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative law firm? If so, this is the opportunity for you.

Scion Staffing has been engaged to lead the search for a Trust Administration Attorney on behalf of a highly respected California-based law firm with an outstanding reputation for integrity, client service, and legal excellence. This full-time, hybrid role is based in Pasadena, CA and offers the chance to join a firm deeply committed to both its clients and community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As an Associate Attorney (Trust Administration), you’ll take ownership of trust administration and estate matters from start to finish, ensuring that every client receives exceptional legal counsel and service. You’ll also provide guidance and mentorship to legal staff while working closely with senior counsel and partners. This is an opportunity for an attorney who is ready to step into a leadership role while still engaging deeply in meaningful client-facing work.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work with sophisticated, high-value trust administration matters and directly impact families’ financial security and legacy planning.
• Join a firm with a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values mentorship, professional growth, and community impact.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and benefits package designed to support both your career and personal well-being.
• Hybrid flexibility in Pasadena with the ability to balance office collaboration and focused remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of trust administration and estate matters, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Draft, review, and manage trust documents, accountings, petitions, and related filings.
• Provide strategic legal advice in areas such as trust administration, estate planning, tax, and real estate.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals and support staff.
• Build and maintain lasting client relationships while identifying opportunities for growth and firm impact.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in trust administration and estate law.
• Strong legal drafting, research, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex client matters and mentor team members.
• A passion for serving clients with integrity, excellence, and care.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $145,000+ (commensurate with experience).
• Performance bonuses with OTE potential exceeding $210,000.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Generous PTO and ongoing professional development support.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Product Manager – AI & Decision Science (Burbank, CA - Hybrid)

Optomi, in partnership with a leading entertainment organization, is seeking a Product Manager to launch and scale a new AI-driven decision science product within an emerging portfolio. This role offers full ownership of the product lifecycle — from defining strategy and building multi-release roadmaps to translating complex AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong product fundamentals, technical fluency in analytics and AI, and a passion for delivering user-centered solutions in a highly collaborative environment.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• The opportunity to build and scale an innovative AI-driven product from early launch through growth.
• Working within a high-impact advanced analytics and internal consulting organization.
• Close collaboration with decision scientists, data engineers, software engineers and designers.
• A highly visible role that directly influences strategic business decisions through data-driven products.
• An environment that values experimentation, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.

Experience of the right candidate:

• Minimum seven (7) years of product management experience within technology-driven data, analytics, or software products.
• At least two (2) years leading cross-functional, agile teams in a matrixed organization.
• Proven experience managing the end-to-end lifecycle of AI-driven, analytics, or decision science products.
• Strong ability to translate complex statistical models and technical concepts into actionable business outcomes and user-facing features.
• Familiarity with statistical/ML concepts, forecasting, optimization, and data visualization.
• Hands-on experience querying and analyzing data using tools such as SQL and Python.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity and influence stakeholders across levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for a new AI and decision science product.
• Define product strategy and multi-release roadmaps, translating user insights and market analysis into prioritized backlogs and clear success metrics.
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, data engineering, UX) to scope solutions, run experiments and prototypes, and deliver high-quality releases.
• Translate complex AI and analytical capabilities — including AI agents, knowledge retrieval, forecasting, and optimization — into intuitive user experiences and impactful business tools.
• Integrate user research, usability testing, and evolving AI capabilities into product requirements while championing measurable success through defined KPIs and OKRs.
• Guide testing and evaluation efforts, including AI evaluations, software testing, and A/B experimentation, to ensure accuracy, reliability, and business value.
• Act as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, clearly communicating roadmaps, trade-offs, and results through compelling, data-driven narratives.
• Partner with enterprise data stakeholders to unlock new data domains and enable scalable, technology-enabled analytics solutions.

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Executive has overall accountability for providing leadership, strategic direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care activities in all care settings. The position is responsible for leading, supporting and modeling a mission and service-oriented culture focused on patient safety, quality, patient experience and employee engagement 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This executive position serves as a member of the executive leadership team at the organization and system levels.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field: Required
• Master's Degree in nursing or related field or the knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree or written plan to obtain these qualifications: Required
• DNP Degree in Nursing Executive Leadership: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Certification in Executive Nursing Practice Exam (CENP) or Nurse Executive Advanced (NEA) Certification: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Functions as an integral member of the organization and system leadership teams to provide effective leadership and to coordinate leaders to deliver nursing care, treatment, and services. Assumes an active leadership role and represents nursing with the organization’s governing body, medical staff and other clinical leaders in the organization’s decision-making structure and process. Leads and provides oversight of the strategic development, implementation, and maintenance of strong, comprehensive clinical and/or operational services and programs that meet the needs of populations in the community and aligned system initiatives. Establishes a framework for patient care management within the facility, taking into account patient mix, community needs, staff skills and knowledge, available personnel, material resources, regulatory requirements and healthcare expectations. Strategizes and leads process improvement focused on innovative care delivery and/or operational models designed to improve clinical services, outcomes, patient throughput, and patient safety in all care settings. Provides leadership to clinical teams to deliver nursing care, treatment, and services. Creates a vision for patient experience; evaluates and acts on feedback from the voice of the patient and family. Champions, models, and promotes service excellence philosophies and behaviors within the organization. Promotes a patient centered, healing environment and fosters an environment for superior service and care delivery.
• Works in collaboration with the CMO and establishes positive collaborative working relationships with physicians and other colleagues and departmental leaders to foster the organizations philosophy and goals and helps to achieve the organizational goals. Builds and supports effective collegial relationships with applicable internal and external constituents and stakeholders to ensure optimal operating effectiveness and strategic positioning. Represents the organization in community meetings and activities. Acts as a liaison and collaborates with nursing educators and appropriate nursing leaders to influence nursing education curricula (as available). Promotes the use and implementation of technology in the workplace in order to streamline operations, facilitate communications, and optimize work processes. Ensures and fosters a high level of collaboration within a highly matrixed team environment in order to coordinate activities, review work, exchange information, and resolve complex issues.
• Champions an environment where patient safety is pervasive in all care settings and is an integral part of all business activities. Articulates and demonstrates an expectation for continuous improvements in patient safety and quality. Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess, and improve the quality of patient care, treatment and services delivered to patients. Makes certain that hospital-wide quality assessment and performance improvement and training programs address problems identified by the individual responsible for infection prevention and control and that corrective action plans are successfully implemented. Maintains a working knowledge of current clinical practice and the regulatory requirements affecting the practice. Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of healthcare economics and policy. Provides a culture for coordination of care, treatment, and services among the hospital’s different programs, services, sites and departments. Leads and ensures continuous improvement in care management, care transitions and utilization management across the organization.
• Promotes quality by incorporating current nursing research findings, nationally recognized professional standards, and other expert literature into policies and procedures governing the provisions of nursing care, treatment, and services. Establishes and enhances a culture of evidence-based decision making in clinical and management initiatives. Articulates, implements and ensures integration of the Adventist Professional Practice model in clinical practice. Ensures continuous improvement of clinical services throughout the organization based on standards of nursing practice.
• Oversees the development and implementation and evaluation of hospital-wide programs, policies, procedures, and staff guidelines that address how nursing care needs of the patient population are assessed, met, and evaluated and are consistent with state, federal and other regulatory requirements. Implements nursing policies, procedures and standards that describe and guide how the staff provide nursing care, treatment, and services. Approves nursing policies and procedures, nursing standards of care, treatment and services, and standards of nursing practice prior to implementation and provides nursing staff access to nursing policies, procedures and standards of practice. Ensures that nursing policies and procedures are reviewed and revised according to hospital policy. Responsible for setting and approving standards of practice for both unlicensed and licensed nursing staff. Provides for the adequate supervision and evaluation of the clinical activities of non-employee personnel which occur within the responsibility of the nursing service. Oversees peer review as it relates to national nursing practice, including APNs evaluation and performance. Oversees the coordination of ongoing education and development for nursing and other clinical staff as indicated and assures regular needs assessment and program planning to address these needs. Monitors environmental factors affecting educational development of staff and defines resources available to address same. Responsible for seeing that all nursing staff receive mandated education.
• Assumes overall responsibility for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the authority, responsibility and accountability for the nursing service within the facility. Exercises final authority over staff who provide nursing care, treatment and services. Routinely assumes oversight responsibility for the provision of safe, effective, high-quality nursing care throughout the hospital (and hospital based entities); development, presentation, and management of the nursing services’ portion of the hospitals’ budget, work team productivity; consumer satisfaction activities; and staff retention efforts. Promotes financial stewardship and clinical excellence for the facility in both operational and capital acquisition processes. Allocates resources (financial and human capital) for improvement activities, ensuring the efficient delivery of cost effective services to patient, physicians and departments. Establishes performance measures, assesses and evaluates operations, and works with department management to assure efficient and effective delivery of services. Oversees the development and monitoring of departmental budget and all related expenditures including sufficient numbers of qualified staff, space and other resource needs ensuring maximization of resources, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of patient care operations. Works collaboratively with others to create and execute business plans. Identifies short and long term as well as desired outcomes and develops plan of implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluating. Coordinates the development and implementation of hospital-wide plans to provide nursing care, treatment and services. Assumes responsibility for one standard of practice throughout the organization and assures the delivery of nursing care meets regulatory requirements and reflects the mission and values of the organization. Ensures that nursing personnel with the appropriate education, experience, licensure, competence and specialized qualifications are assigned to provide nursing care for each patient in accordance with the individual needs of each patient. Develops nursing leadership that is capable of meeting financial goals, recruiting and retaining staff, mentoring and coaching staff, promoting team work, and developing positive relationships with patients, physicians and families. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits Specialist (Hybrid) – Burbank, CA

Contract | Approximately 2 Months

Pay: $35 to $40 per hour

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to support a fast-paced HR team in Burbank, CA. This is a hybrid contract role ideal for someone experienced in benefits administration, employee support, and HR operations. The Benefits Specialist will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day processing during a peak workload period.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans

• Support leave of absence processes, including tracking, documentation, and communication with employees

• Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and qualifying life event processing

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding coverage, policies, eligibility, and general benefits questions

• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations

• Partner with HR, Payroll, and external vendors to resolve issues and ensure seamless processing

• Support audits, reporting, and data integrity checks as needed

• Participate in ongoing process improvements to enhance the employee experience

Qualifications

• Previous experience in benefits administration or a related HR support function

• Strong understanding of benefits policies, enrollment processes, and compliance requirements

• Experience with HRIS platforms and benefits systems

• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management

Schedule & Work Environment

• Hybrid role based in Burbank, CA

• Contract duration: approximately 2 months

• Standard business hours; some flexibility may be required based on business needs

Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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