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This is an exciting Global Expatriate opportunity responsible for leading Quality Control microbiology activities within a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Initially an individual contributor within the QC Bioassay and Microbial Support function, this role will evolve into a leadership position overseeing QC microbiology testing and contamination control programs. Your roles and responsibilities will include:

Environmental & Utility Monitoring Program Development

• Design, implement, and validate environmental and utility monitoring programs aligned with global regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, USP, EP, JP).
• Establish sampling procedures and select monitoring points based on risk assessments, facility design, and product requirements.
• Interpret microbiological data using statistical tools and recommend improvements.

Contamination Control & Process Microbiology

• Serve as the site’s SME for contamination control strategy and aseptic best practices.
• Provide input on facility design, material/personnel flow, and contamination risk mitigation.
• Establish robust contamination prevention procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Perform microbial identification testing and lead microbiological deviation investigations (e.g., OOS, OOT, OAL).
• Support risk assessments of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

QC Microbiology Oversight & Readiness

• Establish and refine microbiological QC testing practices and protocols.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, Validation, and Engineering teams to ensure QC readiness.
• Guide the implementation of microbiological standards across the organization.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure alignment with cGMP and international microbiology regulations.
• Represent microbiology programs during internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain microbiology-related SOPs, validation protocols, and reports.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Develop and conduct microbiology training for cross-functional teams.
• Drive knowledge-sharing of microbiology best practices and compliance expectations.

Technology & Innovation

• Evaluate and implement advanced microbiological testing technologies and methods.
• Monitor emerging trends and regulatory expectations to future-proof contamination control practices.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related life sciences field.
• 10+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated biopharma environment with emphasis on QC microbiology and contamination control.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing EM programs and microbiological quality systems.
• Experience in facility startup, tech transfer, or commissioning & qualification highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of microbiology-related regulatory standards (USP, EP, JP, FDA, EMA).
• Familiarity with risk assessment tools and microbiological statistical data interpretation.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and leadership skills.

*** Please note that this is a full-time Expat Opportunity Based in South Korea. It is not based in the US or remote from the US. A full Expat Benefits package is provided including a company paid apartment, international school tuition and relocation assistance. ***

Expatriate Benefits Package:

* Competitive base salary, target bonus, retirement allowance and excellent medical benefits.

* Company paid luxury apartment in Songdo.

* International school tuition paid for children at the top rate Chadwick International School in Songdo, 3 miles from SBL - There are also excellent English speaking preschools.

* Company paid airfares to visit the US (or country of origin).

* 3 weeks of vacation time.

* Opportunity to live and work in the ultramodern New Songdo city with excellent restaurants and an abundance of shopping. Just 20 minutes away from the Incheon ICN International Airport, trips to the US is easy and Asia travel opportunities are endless.

You can also view new photos of Korea and Songdo at

he Construction Quality Control (CQC) Manager is responsible for implementing and managing the Quality Control Program for federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, applicable regulations, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other federal agency standards. The CQC Manager acts as the primary point of contact with government quality assurance representatives and ensures that all construction activities are executed with the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan in accordance with project specifications and federal guidelines.
• Serve as the main liaison between the company and government inspectors, including representatives from USACE, NAVFAC, or other federal entities.
• Conduct daily quality control inspections and coordinate with field teams to verify that work complies with all contract documents, safety standards, and codes.
• Manage the Three Phases of Control: Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up Meetings and Inspections.
• Ensure all subcontractors and vendors meet quality control standards and understand contract specifications.
• Prepare and maintain documentation including daily QC reports, submittal logs, test records, deficiency tracking, and punch lists.
• Coordinate testing and inspections by third-party agencies as required.
• Lead and document weekly QC and safety meetings with subcontractors and project team members.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and enforce corrective actions when necessary.
• Support the project team in identifying and mitigating risks to quality and schedule.
• Ensure materials delivered to the site conform to approved submittals and specifications.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in construction quality control on federal government projects.
• Certifications:
• USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) Certification – Required
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification – Preferred
• First Aid/CPR Certification – Preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal construction standards, EM 385-1-1, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, or similar project management software.

Preferred Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and proactively manage quality processes.
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience with LEED or sustainability requirements (optional depending on project).

Analytical Development Research Associate

Position Details:

Location: Redwood City, CA

Type: Contract (person is out on maternity leave)

Start Date: ASAP

$40-48w2 per hour

Our client is a leading protein engineering company applying innovative technologies to unlock the power of proteins. Since 2002, Their scientists and bioinformatics experts have worked collaboratively with our clients to advance protein optimization and production, enabling breakthrough developments for applications across multiple industries!

Client is looking for someone at RAIII or RA IV level, with solid hands-on experience and the ability to step in quickly

About the Opportunity:

The Analytical Development Research Associate will join the Analytical Development group which is part of the TechOps department. Successful candidates will be a part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team dedicated to supporting our product development through analytical development. The individual will be working with a high performing team with day-to-day laboratory workflows and operations to help with analytical method development, validation, and transfer.

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

• Possess a passion for being part of the therapeutic community helping bring cutting edge treatments to patients in need.
• Enjoys providing analytical support to different functional groups through effective collaboration, contributing to innovative technology development.
• Enjoys problem solving by implementing analytical solutions.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Establishing and executing scientific experimentation plans for analytical method development with scientists in the analytical development team.
• Perform data processing, evaluation and interpretation of experimental data, drawing conclusions based on the results.
• Perform analytical testing of finished products and development samples.
• Participate in analytical activities including method development, validation, and various analytical studies.
• Present data at team and cross functional level on the current AD ongoings.
• Perform overall lab support functions including routine maintenance of analytical instruments, ordering and maintaining inventory of sample, reagents and lab supplies.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology science or relevant scientific field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial/academic experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, think critically, and work both independently and within teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior working experience with HPLC, UV-Vis, ELISA and CE-SDS.
• Working knowledge and experience with good documentation practices.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

· Knowledge of ICH Quality Guidelines related to analytical method development and validation, impurities and stability.

· General knowledge of biochemistry and enzyme science.

· Understanding of systematic study design and conception.

EEO Statement:

Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

ProcureAbility, a Jabil company, is the leading procurement services company, offering advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions. For 30 years, we have focused exclusively on helping clients elevate their procurement function. We combine leading methodologies, analytics, market intelligence, and industry benchmarks with our uniquely flexible and customizable service delivery model. Global organizations of all sizes trust ProcureAbility to transform their procurement operations, drive growth, and reimagine what’s possible.

Job Title: Sourcing and Contract Specialist

Our client, a leader in their industry, is hiring Sourcing and Contract Specialists. These are contract roles, currently scheduled through 12/31/26 with potential to convert to direct hire.

Hybrid Role: Training will be on-site for 2 weeks, and then the role will be hybrid. After the training period, the work is expected to be mainly remote with occasional on-site meetings.

Location: East San Francisco Bay area

Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain

Job Level: Individual Contributor

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

What can you expect to do?

Responsibilities:

• Conducts negotiations with bidders, for non-routine, may support or work with Sourcing.

• Coordinates and assembles supporting documentation to support audits.

• Works with vendors and internal stakeholders to assemble, review, prepare, and route for vendor and management approval (using ARIBA and EDRS), necessary documents for these tasks.

• Works with vendors, Project Team to improve quality of supporting contract documents to reduce rework required by others.

• May assist in the creation and development of purchase requisitions.

• For Routine Contracts, reviews vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are consistent with outline agreements.

• May support / review vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are consistent with outline agreements.

• Ensures that Company standards are followed when executing contract documents.

• Tracks approval status of contracting documents from inception through approval and ensures that documents are routed expeditiously.

• For Routine Contracts, conducts negotiations with bidders, for non-routine, may support or work with Sourcing department.

• Reviews purchase orders and contracts as part of procurement approval process.

• Provides technical support and analysis in preparation of scope, cost, schedule, safety and environmental concerns pertinent to the contract specifications; and verify and process contract invoices.

What is needed to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks

• Advanced in MS Excel, PowerPoint

• Demonstrated competencies on use of supply chain management tool (e.g. ARIBA) and other business systems tools (SAP, SharePoint, EDRS)

• Demonstrated knowledge of Company standards regarding contracting processes.

• Conflict resolution/negotiation skills

• Demonstrated ability to track contract costs, purchase order status, and other required information in SAP

• Demonstrated competencies on use of ARIBA and EDRS is a plus

• Process improvement experience

• Presentation Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Knowledge of Contractual Terms and Conditions

ProcureAbility, A Jabil Company, is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a person with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a Qualified Person with a Disability or a Disabled Veteran and require assistance making your application, please get in touch with HR at

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At ProcureAbility, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Tool Room Manager – Medical Device Manufacturing (Bay Area, CA)

I’m supporting a leading medical device organization that is looking for a hands-on Tool Room Supervisor to lead the maintenance, repair, and optimization of 300+ complex injection molds — including hot runners, PEEK, and glass-filled materials.

This is a high-impact role overseeing a tool room team while driving mold performance, uptime, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What’s Offered:

• Competitive salary: $130K

• Relocation sign-on bonus for non–Bay Area candidates

• Medical, dental & vision (effective day 1)

• Company-paid life insurance & disability

• 401k with company match

• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Additional perks: legal plan, pet insurance & home ownership program

If you have strong experience in injection mold repair, tooling, EDM, TIG welding, hot runners, or tool room leadership, I’d love to connect.

Interested? Send me your resume or best contact information or resume.

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Job Title: Product Lead – Population Health & Care Management

Location: Remote

Company: Ascension Health

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Product Lead to drive Population Health and Care Management initiatives. The role involves leading product strategy and execution across healthcare data platforms, integrating clinical and operational insights to improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product vision and roadmap for Population Health and Care Management solutions
• Work with EHR platforms such as Epic, Cerner, or other major systems
• Collaborate with clinical, data, and engineering teams to deliver scalable healthcare products
• Ensure interoperability using HL7 and FHIR standards
• Translate business and clinical requirements into data-driven product features

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Strong experience in Population Health & Care Management
• Hands-on knowledge of Epic, Cerner, or other EHR platforms
• Strong data skills including dimensional modeling and advanced SQL (CTEs, subqueries, joins, etc.)
• Solid understanding of healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR)
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a remote environment

Work Model: Remote

I am searching for a Senior Project Engineer who wants to be part of a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

The Senior Project Engineer works within the Project Management Team which is responsible to plan and oversee the project to ensure a timely and cost effective outcome. This includes budgeting, organization, implementation and scheduling of the project. Ensure the project is constructed in a safe, ethical manner and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Project Management Team can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the projects, which in turn will affect the number of responsibilities the Senior Project Engineer will be involved in.

Sr. Project Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction or Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years prior relevant experience.
• Requires deep knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

Sr. Project Engineer Benefits:

• Competitive Salary range (based on experience)
• Excellent Insurance Package
• 401k w/match and Excellent Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• An amazing culture focused on Diversity and Inclusion

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.”

What if your ideas could ignite global innovation?

What if your curiosity could redefine the future?

We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it’s like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we’re looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if” can take the world, your community, and your career.

Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running — and what we build is world-class: recognized as Cybersec Asia’s Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 —evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape. So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “what’s next”.

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.

Senior Enterprise Account Executive - West (Bay Area, Northern California)

We have an opportunity for a Senior Major Enterprise Account Executive to join our West New Logo Sales team, reporting to the Regional Director of the West New Logo team. In this pivotal role, you will focus on acquiring new accounts, generating new leads, and converting them into customers. This includes owning and coordinating all aspects of the sales cycle. Our most successful salespeople in this role have a hunter mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit while acting ethically and transparently. This role requires a proactive approach to sales, with a focus on generating new leads and converting them into customers. This includes owning and coordinating all aspects of the sales cycle, maintaining and expanding the customer base, and collaborating closely with the BDR, Field Marketing, Solutions Architecture, and WEST Sales Team within the Bay aea. You’re the ideal candidate if you have a hunter mindset, and a proven track record of identifying and securing new business opportunities, cultivating relationships with prospects, and consistently achieving sales targets.

Be a Contributor — What You’ll Do

• Territory and Account Planning:
• Collaborate with your local team to build a comprehensive territory and account plan
• New Business Development:
• Drive new business opportunities in networking, security, and cloud solutions
• Prospecting:
• Identify and pursue new opportunities through sales-specific actions, marketing, and channel efforts
• Engage in 8-10 new business customer interactions per week
• Initiate contact with prospects across multiple personas (networking, security, cloud) through cold calls, emails, and networking
• Develop and execute strategies to generate new business leads with a combination of marketing, channel, and personally-driven campaigns
• Utilize prospecting tools like ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Highspot Digital Sales Rooms
• Deal Qualification:
• Conduct expert discovery and apply the MEDDPICC deal qualification framework
• Sales Recipes Adherence:
• Follow established sales recipes, including workshops and assessments
• Conduct one Security Workshop per month and seven Security Assessments per year
• Economic Buyer Engagement:
• Reach the economic buyer by leveraging business value assessments and business cases
• All new logos over 50K should have a BVA
• Partner Meetings:
• Hold at least 2 partner meetings per week with resellers, Hyperscalers, and tech alliances
• Leverage the Hyperscalers and transact at least 1 deal per quarter through a Hyperscaler marketplace
• Accurate Forecasting:
• Maintain forecasting accuracy within plus/minus 10%
• Account hand-off:
• Closed wins will be handed off to the Major Account Manager team after 30 days.

Be Prepared — What You Bring

• Minimum 7 years of successful technology sales, preferably in a hunter role focused on new business acquisition
• References from C-levels in at least 3 accounts where you have successfully broken in with a portfolio of products
• Proven track record of:
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Opening Fortune 1000 (or like-size) accounts with 6-figure ACV deals
• Building C-level relationships
• Successfully disrupting incumbent technologies and challenging the status quo by successfully selling emerging technologies (i.e. technologies that are not part of an established market)
• Cultivating Partner ecosystems, including channel, hyperscaler, and tech alliances
• Selling a portfolio of products in multi-stakeholder customer engagements (Economic Buyer, CIO, CISO, Finance, Risk/SecOps, etc.)
• Value selling, including using advanced business value assessments (BVA) or ROI models
• Proficient with using CRM software and other sales tools (including by not limited to: , Clari, Highspot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo / 6sense
• Excellent communication skills and highly self-motivated
• Work remotely from home office in S. California, AZ, NM, NV, or UT; travel required up to 25%
• Bachelors degree

Be Successful — Your Path

First 90 Days: Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors, and map the systems and stakeholders that rely on your work.

Six Months:

• Be confident delivering POC and webinars, as well as communicating our value proposition to new and existing customers
• Participate in 8-10 customer meetings a week, created through your individual prospecting, partner networking, and pipeline generation in conjunction with the Marketing and BDR team

One Year:

• Have built a target pipeline of 3X your current quota
• Deliver consistent quarterly results against quota attainment
• Have built a network of external champions across your territory and target accounts

Belong— Your Community

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you’ll grow and belong here.

Be Rewarded — Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong

• Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
• Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
• Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthy
• Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks (and the occasional cupcake), plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
• Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match
• We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: $150K - $160K plus commissions

Ready to Be the Difference?

Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis

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At Two Bear Capital we believe in partnering with our portfolio companies to build the best teams possible. We look forward to working with you and Rainfall Health on their new Director of Software Engineering role.

Director of Software Engineering (AWS Amplify & Digital Health)

*please note that this role requires willingness to travel to the Bay area and/or relocating to the Bay area

*please note that this position requires US citizenship/does not provide sponsorship

About Rainfall Health

Rainfall Health is an AI-powered compliance and workflow platform helping health systems succeed under CMS’s TEAM Model and other value-based care programs. We partner with hospitals, surgeons, and care teams to improve episode performance, streamline operations, and maximize reimbursement — all while supporting better patient outcomes.

Our platform sits at the intersection of clinical workflows, financial performance, and intelligent automation.

The Role

We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering with deep experience in AWS Amplify and modern cloud-native architectures to help build and scale our digital health platform. You’ll play a key role in designing secure, reliable systems that integrate with healthcare data sources and surface actionable insights to clinical and operational teams.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data and workflow challenges in a regulated healthcare environment.

What You’ll Do

Platform & Application Development

• Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using AWS Amplify, serverless services, and modern frontend frameworks
• Develop robust APIs and backend services using AWS-native tools (e.g., AppSync, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS)
• Ensure performance, reliability, and security across distributed cloud systems

Healthcare Data & Integrations

• Build and maintain integrations with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and other healthcare systems
• Work with healthcare interoperability standards such as FHIR, HL7, and APIs from major EHR vendors
• Design data ingestion pipelines that normalize, validate, and securely store clinical and operational data

Data Visualization & Insights

• Develop interactive dashboards and data visualization tools for clinical and operational users
• Translate complex healthcare data into intuitive, actionable insights
• Collaborate with product and design teams to create user experiences tailored to care teams and administrators

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and clinical stakeholders to deliver features aligned with real-world workflows
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning
• Mentor other engineers and promote best practices in code quality, testing, and security

Security & Compliance

• Implement best practices for HIPAA-compliant infrastructure and data handling
• Ensure systems meet high standards for privacy, auditability, and reliability in a healthcare environment

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 8+ years of software engineering experience building production-grade applications
• Hands-on experience with AWS Amplify and serverless AWS architectures
• Strong experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js, Vue)
• Experience building and consuming RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• Solid understanding of cloud security and best practices for handling sensitive data

Preferred:

• Experience in digital health, healthcare IT, or healthtech startups
• Experience integrating with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.)
• Familiarity with FHIR, HL7, CCD, or other healthcare data standards
• Experience building data visualization tools (e.g., D3, Chart.js, Recharts, or BI tools)
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2)

Nice to Have

• Experience with real-time data pipelines or event-driven architectures
• Background in analytics, population health, or value-based care technology
• DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code

What Success Looks Like

• Seamless, secure integrations with healthcare systems
• Intuitive dashboards that drive decision-making for clinical and operational teams
• A scalable, maintainable architecture that supports rapid product growth
• Strong engineering culture centered on reliability, security, and user impact

xLight is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead and scale our sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations. This hybrid role requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams and periodic on-site engagement to support supplier qualification, integration, and production readiness.

This position is ideal for a procurement leader experienced in highly technical, government-adjacent, or capital-intensive environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute procurement strategy supporting R&D, pilot production, and manufacturing scale-up
• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and long-term agreements for complex, engineered components and subsystems
• Manage supplier risk, including single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, and long-lead items
• Partner with engineering on should-cost modeling, make/buy decisions, and value engineering initiatives
• Establish procurement processes, controls, KPIs, and governance appropriate for a rapidly scaling technology company
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement and supply chain team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Program Management
• Support compliance with contractual, regulatory, and export-control requirements
• Interface with government-funded program requirements as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership experience
• Proven experience sourcing complex electromechanical, optical, vacuum, plasma, or precision-manufactured systems
• Strong contract negotiation skills with high-value, long-lead suppliers
• Experience operating in fast-paced, technically complex environments
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and structured procurement processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, aerospace, defense, photonics, or advanced energy systems
• Background supporting DOE, NNSA, DOD programs, national laboratories, or federally funded R&D initiatives
• Experience in startup, scale-up, or first-of-a-kind manufacturing environments
• Understanding of government compliance, reporting, and audit considerations

Additional Information

• This is a full-time appointment.
• xLight offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package with stock options, holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions at xLight without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, absent undue hardship.
• Send resume and optional cover letter to

Equal Opportunity Statement

xLight Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.