Jobs in Lafayette, CA

Title: Lab Operations Specialist

Location: Berkeley, CA

Duration: 1 year contract with extensions and conversions

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday- Thursday

Required Skills & Experience

Prior experience in pharmaceutical and GMP-compliant manufacturing.

Knowledge of SAP is a significant advantage.

Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and environmental monitoring practices is required.

Hands-on experience with Class B, C, and D gowning procedures is highly preferred.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Operation Specialist to support the general upkeep and operations of Building 69. This role involves ensuring GMP compliance, maintaining audit readiness, and supporting environmental monitoring activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, familiarity with analytical equipment, and knowledge of Class B, C, and D gowning standards.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Schmid & Voiles, the dedicated law firm for the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. seeks a Legal Secretary to perform diverse secretarial duties in support of the Legal Department, in Walnut Creek. Our dedicated employees are the essential element to CAP's success. CAP's team of well-trained professionals with a commitment to excellence has helped deliver to our member physicians an unparalleled quality of products and services. Our corporate culture and collegial collaboration of minds and efforts is unmatched.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain attorney(s) calendar book and tickler system
• Schedule meetings with clients, experts, attorneys and co-counsel and schedule court appearances
• Review and re-index mail in OnBase for review and action by attorney and calendaring of same
• Compose correspondence and memos to request or provide information
• Contact clients to obtain desired information as requested by attorneys
• Maintain electronic confidential legal files and ensure that each file is organized and documented regarding activity
• Prepare discovery, pre-trial and trial documents for filing with court
• Schedule, calendars and coordinate all aspects of discovery initiated by plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)
• Provide legal secretarial support on either short- or long-term assignments
• Answer and screen telephone calls
• Transcribe dictation and/or type from handwritten material or rough draft copy, including correspondence relating to litigation (pleadings, court forms, reports, summaries, releases, etc.
• Assist and provide back up for other secretaries
• Maintain current knowledge of court rules
• Perform additional tasks
• Participate in department and company projects

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 7 years of defense trial, litigation experience in a similar industry
• 3 years recent California Civil litigation experience
• Trial preparation experience a must

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Good organization and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of court procedures
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Computer literate –proficient in MS Word; knowledge of case management software; type 70+ wpm

What you will find ...

• lucrative bonus structure
• excellent benefits package
• voted US News "Best Law Firm 2026"

What you will do ...

• Litigating Business
• Pleadings, disclosures, & settlements
• Deposition, mediation, and trials

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• 4-8 years' litigation experience
• Titan file experience a plus
• Focus on business litigation
• Exceptional writing & communication skills

Opportunity

Our Walnut Creek office is currently seeking an attorney to join our Investigations and Title IX practice groups, which support public agencies across California. As part of this team, you will lead investigations and support public agencies on a range of issues, including employee misconduct, unlawful discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, Title IX violations, and more. Attorneys may also support our Labor and Employment and Student practices areas. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills.

This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who are passionate about integrity, public service, and delivering support to schools and government entities. Candidates with experience in employment law, administrative law, or internal investigations are especially encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, detailed, and legally sound investigative reports summarizing findings, relevant evidence, and applicable legal standards.

• Provide advice and counsel to public agency administrators on investigation protocols and compliance with public employee rights (e.g., Weingarten, Lybarger, POBR).

• Assist public agencies on Title IX matters, ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations and best practices for educational institutions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.

• Thorough knowledge of Title IX, Title VII, and relevant federal and state laws governing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in educational settings.

Salary - $120,000 - $225,000/year

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

Location: Berkeley, California (hybrid/remote + in-person)

Dates (flexible): June–August 2026 (9 weeks)/25 hours-per-week

Compensation: $4,000 stipend

ProRep Coalition is hiring two Democracy Fellows to support our work to promote proportional representation and multiparty democracy in California.

These fellowships are available to students enrolled in a university or college in the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in gaining experience in grassroots democracy reform.

You'll work across three core areas:

Communications & Public Speaking

Develop an organizing toolkit on proportional representation to promote multiparty democracy to students and others on campus. Lead efforts to engage students through presentations, social media posts, and conversations about electoral reform.

University Chapter Development

Help launch a student volunteer chapter; recruit peers, and build campus partnerships.

Democracy Reform Town Halls

Support the development and implementation of community forums being piloted statewide as part of our path toward a future ballot initiative.

-Passionate about democracy and systemic change

-Excellent communicators, comfortable speaking with the public

-Organized, proactive, and collaborative

-Based in the San Francisco Bay Area

-No prior experience with proportional representation required — we'll train you.

-Experience organizing in the democracy reform space

-Public speaking, volunteer leadership skills, and event planning experience

-Mentorship from democracy reform organizers

-A meaningful role in shaping California's democratic future

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a one-paragraph answer to the following question: Describe a challenge in California that could be mitigated by the implementation of a proportional representation system in the election of the California State Assembly. Applications should be submitted to and will be reviewed on a rolling basis up to the deadline of April 30, 2026. Fellows will be notified by May 15th.

Our Client is a respected California-based civil contractor with a strong presence in site development, demolition, environmental remediation, and complex earthwork projects. They are seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and financial performance.

This role is ideal for a hands-on project leader who thrives in the field, understands the realities of demolition and excavation work, and can confidently manage budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and schedules
• Oversee buyout, subcontract negotiations, and procurement
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents to ensure field execution aligns with schedule and scope
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Maintain strong communication with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental compliance standards
• Monitor project financials and maintain profitability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil construction project management
• Strong experience in demolition and excavation projects preferred
• Experience managing public or private site development work is a plus
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and regulated material handling
• HAZWOPER certification is helpful not required
• Proficient in project management software (Procore or similar)
• Solid understanding of scheduling tools (MS Project or equivalent)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

Preferred Background

• Experience with earthwork, grading, shoring, and underground utilities
• Familiarity with environmental remediation or hazardous material abatement
• OSHA safety training certifications

Border Patrol Agent (BPA)
- Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S.

Customs and Border Protection.

Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience.

This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization.

Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S.

Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.

Relocation may be required.

The U.S.

Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move.

U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11 $63,148
- $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.

A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12.

You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive.

The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.

Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duties and Responsibilities: As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.

Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.

Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.

Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.

Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.

Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.

Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements: Citizenship : You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency : You must have had primary U.S.

residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction : In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.

Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.

The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d).

Veterans' Preference : You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.

Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.

Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.

Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.

You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.

For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.

Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.

You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.

Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

We are looking for remote participants to review financial advice related to budgeting, saving money, and improving spending habits.

In this role you will explore different strategies people use to manage their finances and identify which ideas are the most helpful in real life.

Tasks include reviewing simple financial tips, evaluating money-saving strategies, and providing feedback on budgeting approaches.

The role is remote and open to anyone with an interest in personal finance or household budgeting.

We are looking for people who are interested in personal finance and budgeting. In this role you will review practical money-saving strategies and provide feedback on budgeting ideas for everyday households.

You will look at different financial habits, common spending patterns, and simple ways people manage money when budgets are tight. The work is simple and can be done online.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgeting advice, identifying useful money-saving ideas, and sharing your opinion on which strategies are most helpful.

No professional experience is required, but an interest in personal finance, saving money, or budgeting is helpful.

This is a remote opportunity and can be completed from home.

We are hiring remote contributors to review consumer finance content focused on budgeting and money-saving strategies.

Your role will involve reading short financial guidance pieces and providing feedback on their usefulness for people managing tight budgets. You may also identify which tips are the most practical for everyday situations.

This position is ideal for people interested in personal finance, budgeting, or improving financial literacy.

The work is flexible and completed online.