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Immediate need for a talented Application Scientist. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Collegeville, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job Diva ID: 26-06212

Salary Range: $40-$46/hr . Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage integrated assay automation platform to execute medium-high-throughput cell-based screens and assays in collaboration with therapeutic area and functional area scientists.
• Train equipment users on key concepts associated with the platforms to support best practices and mitigate avoidable run failures, ensuring optimal routine operation.
• Assist with programming the automated platform for assay protocol development.
• Act as the 'first-responder' for troubleshooting and error recovery.
• Maintain cell lines and primary cell cultures.
• Demonstrate flexibility in accommodating rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Manage laboratory inventories.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Support equipment maintenance and establish strong relationships with OEM Service Organizations.
• Interact with other engineers to leverage platform/systems knowledge to minimize instrument downtime.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental, and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key skills: - [“TECAN”, “PROGRAMMING”, “AUTOMATION”]
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline with 2 years of experience in laboratory automation and/or lab instrumentation support OR Associate degree with 5+ years of experience in laboratory automation and/or lab instrumentation support.
• Experience with equipment such as Tecan Fluent, Combi, BlueWasher, Cytomat, Liconic, WDII, PlateLoc, Xpeel, Cytation, Pherastar, Vspin, Echo.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team-based environment.
• Proficient in cellular and biochemical assay techniques.
• Experience with immortalized and/or primary cell culture.
• Knowledge of device networking and communications protocols.
• Experience of scripting and other advanced programming language
• Tecan Fluent Programming is a must have skill.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration

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Cardiothoracic Radiology

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital & Sidney Kimmel Medical College | Sign-On Bonus

Philadelphia, PA

Job Description Summary

The Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a full-time Cardiothoracic Radiologist to join its academic faculty. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong interest in academic radiology, clinical excellence, and the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, subspecialty-driven department that delivers advanced cardiothoracic imaging services at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH)—a state-of-the-art tertiary care center and the primary teaching hospital for the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Jefferson Einstein Hospital proudly carries forward a legacy of excellence established in 1866. Today, we remain deeply committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while continuing to lead through innovation across the Greater Philadelphia region.

Jefferson Einstein Hospital continues to invest in its physicians through a newly revised compensation plan and a system-wide implementation of Sectra PACS in 2026, reinforcing our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and radiologist satisfaction.

Clinical & Academic Responsibilities

• Interpretation of:
• Adult chest radiographs (CXR)
• Thoracic CT
• Cardiovascular CT
• Cardiovascular MRI
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams including:
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Thoracic Surgery
• Thoracic Oncology
• Active participation in:
• Teaching of medical students, radiology residents, and fellows
• Academic conferences and multidisciplinary case discussions
• Clinical and/or translational research initiatives

Department & Technology Highlights

• Fully digital imaging environment
• Advanced imaging platforms including:
• CR and DR radiography units
• Multiple modern multidetector CT scanners
• High-field MRI systems
• FDG-PET and PET-MRI scanners
• Comprehensive interventional radiology suites
• Robust academic infrastructure:
• Comprehensive teaching file system
• Advanced case-searching tools
• Integrated reporting and communication platforms
• Strong history of innovative clinical and basic science research

Academic Appointment

• Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
• Academic rank and track will be commensurate with experience and credentials

Compensation & Benefits

• Newly revised compensation plan offering competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
• Sign-on bonus, paid within the first month
• Full comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans: Pension, 403(b), 457, and structured portfolio investment options
• Generous PTO
• CME
• Long-term disability coverage
• Malpractice insurance with tail
• Life insurance

Department Overview

• More than 400,000 cases annually
• 6 MRI scanners, including two 3T units
• 9 CT scanners, including interactive software and a dual-energy spectral scanner
• State-of-the-art Philips EPIQ ultrasound systems
• Web-based Fuji PACS supported by a dedicated internal IT team
• System-wide implementation of Sectra PACS planned for 2026, further enhancing workflow efficiency, image quality, and enterprise-wide collaboration
• Home workstations with flexible shift options
• Advanced tools and platforms including Nuance, Vocera, QGenda, and Montage
• Active AI collaborations with multiple industry partners
• Department of 30 FTE radiologists, including 3 Thoracic Imagers

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked Jefferson Health is a leading not-for-profit academic health system headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia region, with a broad presence across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Lehigh Valley. With a workforce of more than 65,000 team members, Jefferson is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care; strengthening the communities it serves; educating the next generation of healthcare leaders; and advancing innovation through clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, founded in 1824, is home to Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce. Today, the University encompasses 10 colleges and three schools, offering more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to over 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health is consistently recognized as one of the top 15 not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, serving millions of patient encounters annually across 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations. Jefferson Health Plans further extends Jefferson’s mission as a not-for-profit managed care organization serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all individuals and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Join Jefferson Health — where your career, your voice, and your impact truly matter.

Learn more, apply today!

Jason Kendall

Talent Acquisition Partner, Physician Recruitment

Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health

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Senior Commissioning & Qualification Engineer – Automation (Biopharma Build)

Owner’s Representative | Onsite – Spring House, PA

Contract through end of year, potential for ongoing extensions

We are seeking a senior Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) Automation SME to support the delivery of a state-of-the-art Cell & Gene Therapy manufacturing facility.

This is a high-visibility, onsite role where you will serve as the Owner’s Representative, ensuring highly automated GMP process systems are properly commissioned, integrated, and inspection-ready. If you thrive in complex, automation-heavy capital projects, this is the type of build that defines careers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the technical SME for commissioning automated process equipment
• Represent the owner’s interests across all project phases
• Lead execution of Commissioning Plans with emphasis on automation, integration, and data integrity
• Author and review IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, URS, and validation documentation
• Oversee startup and field execution for complex equipment platforms
• Drive resolution of automation-related deviations and integration issues
• Coordinate across automation, construction, validation, quality, and vendor teams
• Apply risk-based qualification principles (ASTM E2500, FMEA)
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and 21 CFR Part 11
• Support digital validation platforms (e.g., Kneat)

Equipment & Systems Scope

• Cell & gene therapy manufacturing systems
• Fill/Finish lines
• Isolators
• Integrated process equipment platforms
• PLC / SCADA / DCS automation layers

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences
• 5–10 years of CQV experience in automated biopharma manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with process equipment and control systems
• Strong understanding of GMP validation lifecycle

Strongly Preferred:

• DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, or similar DCS/PLC platforms
• Experience in greenfield or large capital projects
• ASTM E2500 / GAMP 5 knowledge
• Experience with digital validation tools (Kneat, Veeva)
• Background in cell & gene therapy, fill/finish, or cleanroom environments

Why This Role?

• High-impact, automation-heavy greenfield project
• Owner-side authority and visibility
• Complex, integrated GMP systems
• Opportunity to shape commissioning strategy at a flagship facility

EEO Statement:

• Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Birdsboro Quarry, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is looking for a Bulldozer Operator! Experience with D8-D9 is not required but definitely a plus! The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets
• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to operate bulldozer
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site
• Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe
• Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained
• Ensure product is blended correctly
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as lubricating and cleaning
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Able to pass practical skills test for excavators and loaders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Two years of related experience and/or training
• Experience and practical skills for other heavy equipment
  • Strong preference for experience and practical skills with a 330 excavator with hammer and loader
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to
  • Sit
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
• Occasionally required to
  • Stand, walk, climb, and balance
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus 

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to
  • Outside weather conditions
  • Vibration
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Noise level is usually loud

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

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The Trade Compliance Sr. Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliant and efficient import operations for Kulicke & Soffa. This position focuses heavily on customs clearance, reviewing CBP Form 7501, validating import documentation, and supporting duty classification and regulatory compliance. The role also includes performing Restricted Party Screening (RPS) to prevent unauthorized transactions and ensure alignment with U.S. export control regulations. Assuring a compliant audit trail exists for all Customs entries cleared under Kulicke & Soffa. Assuring that imports and exports of the company are compliant with US Customs and Foreign Local import regulations such as HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification, valuation, country of origin, assists, record keeping, ADD/CVD, special trade programs and other government agency requirements, EAR and ITAR regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure day-to-day tracking and monitoring of all shipments.
• Review Customs Form 7501 for accuracy (HTS, duty rates, declared value, COO, PGA requirements).
• Verify that broker‐submitted entries align with internal compliance standards, coordinate corrections.
• Review supporting documents: commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, bills of lading, COO certificates
• Work closely with brokers and logistics teams to ensure timely customs clearance.
• Track and apply Section 301/232 tariffs and other custom-related duties.
• Maintain accurate and compliant CBP recordkeeping per 19 CFR §163.
• Interact effectively with multiple functional areas including management, supply chain, distribution, engineering, finance, IT and legal.
• Ensure that proposed customers are screened for Denied Person and Entities, restricted end-uses, and diversion and releases orders as appropriate or refer them to the appropriate personnel for further review and discussion.
• Identify whether other Government agency requirements are applicable to product imports and exports (e.g. DDTC, FCC, FDA, etc.).
• Evaluate all new Government agency requirements to ensure import and export compliance with changes and incorporate into day-to-day operations and standard operating procedures.
• Ascertain that up-to-date profiles and SOPs are provided to all endorsed service providers to ensure proper import and export clearance.
• Communicate with affiliated business units overseas to streamline export and import processes.
• Ensure that a trained back-up is available to assist with compliance functions.
• Perform Restricted Party Screening (RPS) for customers, vendors, and end‐users.
• Document and escalate matches, red flags, or concerns based on internal escalation procedures.
• Support due‐diligence workflows (EUS, CPP, Red Flag questionnaires) as needed.
• Track shipment status, delays, exams, and entry issues.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen import compliance controls.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience with international trade compliance regulations
• Strong working knowledge of HTS classification, import documentation
• Hands-on experience processing Customs Entries (Customs Brokerage experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Access, Word, Outlook)
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Licensed Customs Broker (preferred)
• Oracle experience is a plus.
• The successful candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, and able to follow procedures.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Summary

As a Solution Architect, you will be an integral part of shaping the future of technology. This role requires deep technical expertise to translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant technical solutions. You will serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resilient systems that drive significant business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the design and development of end-to-end enterprise solutions, including high-level and low-level design documents and architecture diagrams.
• Technology & Platform Selection: Select the appropriate technology stack, leveraging expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) to build robust, scalable, and cost-efficient applications.
• Cloud Migration & Integration: Drive cloud transformation initiatives, including migrating on-premises applications to the cloud and integrating complex systems.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all solutions comply with the regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, security standards) and implement robust security measures, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, conducting code and architecture reviews to ensure alignment with architectural principles and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and project managers, to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Evaluate new and emerging technologies, conducting proofs-of-concept (PoCs) to validate assumptions and drive continuous improvement in products, processes, and tools.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience:
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a solution architecture or a lead engineering role within financial services or a related regulated industry.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale IT projects with hands-on experience in Java-based systems.
• Demonstrated experience running production applications in public cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Java and Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot).
• Strong DB Design (RDBMS, NoSQL) abilities
• Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka), and RESTful API design.
• Experience with cloud services (compute, networking, databases, security) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to work through ambiguous requirements in an agile environment.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Pay Details

The pay rate for this position is $21/hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.

• Flexible work schedule
• Access to an employee discount program
• Reimbursable travel time and mileage

Project Details

RTI International is seeking self-motivated and outgoing individuals to work on an important and long-standing government-sponsored study, the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), as Part-Time Field Interviewers.

The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), conducted by the federal government since 1973, is a national survey of women and men, 15-49 years of age, designed to provide national estimates of factors affecting pregnancy and birth rates, and general reproductive health. The topics covered in the NSFG are sensitive but extremely important for understanding women's and men's health and well-being in the United States.

The NSFG interview covers sexual activity, contraceptive use, pregnancy history (including pregnancy loss), infertility, relationship experience, (including marriages and cohabitation), use of medical services (including family planning, infertility services, and preventative health care), and experience with adoption and foster care. For more information on the NSFG research project and requirements, please see: Interviewers will make face-to-face visits to selected households to screen for eligible respondents and conduct in-person NSFG interviews. Given the survey description above, these interviews require asking sensitive questions to selected respondents in a private setting using a project-provided tablet.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for a part-time, long-term career with a variable schedule that allows you to work independently and not be stuck in an office. As a part-time Field Interviewer, you will interact with others and approach selected households without a prior appointment.

If you're interested in engaging people from diverse backgrounds and passionate about the health and well-being of others, this may be the job for you. Qualified candidates MUST be able to work when respondents are available and be comfortable working a consistent, varied schedule to accommodate project needs.

The current data collection period is expected to run through December 2026, however there is the possibility of continued work beyond 2026 depending on sample locations in future years.

Field Interviewers are responsible for:

• Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants
• Locating selected dwelling units, identifying eligible adult household members, administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected
• Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
• Transmitting data as scheduled
• Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project-issued equipment
• Safeguarding any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft
• Assuming responsibility for and carefully tracking all participant incentives
• Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
• Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
• Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom
• This position involves standing, walking and climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials such as laptop computers and notebooks weighing 15 pounds or more.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening
• Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
• Available for entire training and data collection period
• Able to successfully complete training
• Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
• Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop and other associated equipment
• Access to password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
• Must be comfortable asking survey questions on personally sensitive subject matters (e.g. pregnancy, reproduction, sexual activity)
• Must be willing to work approximately 20 hours a week, including weekends and weekday evenings, on a regular basis with occasional weekday daytime hours.
• Must be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
• Experience conducting in-person, household interviews with randomly selected respondents
• Willingness to travel to other areas in geographical region (e.g., within state, adjacent state) for short periods of time

Work Schedule

• The data collection period is expected to be April, 2026 through December, 2026.
• On average, you will be needed approximately 20 hours per week when work is available.
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 4 days each week.
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be during evenings and weekends.
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 4 hours long.

Training Details

You must attend a paid 7-day virtual training, not including the weekend, scheduled for April 13 –April 21, 2026 between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm eastern. You are also required to complete a self-administered home study and pre-training courses prior to attending virtual training.

Accommodation

RTI International will accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans and other qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you have a disability that affects the use of our online application system, or if you otherwise need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, please CLICK HERE for information on how to contact us to request an accommodation.

Additional Notifications

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

For USA Job Postings Only: RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program. Further information regarding the E-Verify program and laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be found at San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

For Applicants in US Virgin Islands Only: A record of conviction will not exclude an applicant from being eligible for the position. Factors that may be examined include:

(1) The rational relationship of the nature of the offense to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and

(2) Evidence of the rehabilitation of the applicant.

RTI also participates in the E-Verify program. Click here to view the posters in English and Spanish. Click here to view the anti-discrimination notice issued by the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices. Click here to view the Right to Privacy in the Workplace/E-Verify Poster

Anticipated Close Date: Apr 16, 2026

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff can design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, automotive, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous Payroll Manager who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class service.

Specifically:

• Oversee and manage payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the payroll staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures for payroll operations.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensure data integrity, and lead implementation of system upgrades and enhancements as required.
• Ensure department procedures and systems maintain confidentiality and protection of payroll information (payrates, personal information, etc.) per company policy and data privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to gather and validate payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary changes.
• Assist with internal & external audits, ensuring adherence to deadlines and compliance with audit requirements.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws, and industry trends, implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.
• Payroll accreditation (Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)) is preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience processing payroll in a high volume, multi-state/international environment to include at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, and payroll systems (Workday preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, along with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide excellent service to customers alongside other Design staff members. Works within NFPA, building, and underwritten standards to create and draft sprinkler designs.

Works to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Consistently and professionally completes all design work in a manner which displays mastery of the following:

• Ability to complete a sprinkler drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation.
• Ability to identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it.
• Familiarity with a project budget and ability to work within budget.
• Ability to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects.
• Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems.
• Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
• Ability to select all required materials for installation.
• Ability to operate present version of either AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools or AutoSPRINK.
• Ability to run Navis Works and develop clash reports.
• Ability to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (non-complex project).
• Ability to coordinate pipe drawing, heads, hangers & other sprinkler components critical to design, field or other trade affected (complex project).
• Ability to correctly estimate and schedule design hours for a project.
• Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
• Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
• Ability to identify contract work vs. non-contract work and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
• Ability to understand, carry out and communicate about all project tasks.
• Communicate in face-to-face meetings with customers in a way that provides the company and the customer with accurate, thorough information about a job, and that leaves the customer with a positive impression of our company and our service.
• Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA 13.
• Must possess ability and motivation to teach Trainees and Junior Designers in mastering all responsibilities listed above.
• May be responsible for taking on role as project leader and must direct other team members in completing project efficiently and project leader, responsible for giving regular, complete, and professional status reports information to Manager.
• Works with other departments to service customers.
• Works to achieve company's annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals.
• Operates at all times in compliance with the company's safety practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of fire protection design experience is required.
• Engineering background is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoSPRINK is required.
• NICET Certification is a plus.
• Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information is required.
• Ability to travel to job sites by plane or vehicle required.
• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required.
• Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required.
• Demonstrating commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Ability to follow-up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment is required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors, and suppliers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, climb, reach, and use hands and fingers to handle and move objects. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The physical strength rating is classified as light work which means the employee will be exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required for the job include close acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and color vision. This employee may be exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions including indoors, outdoors, extreme hot/cold temperatures, fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, humidity, loud noises, vibrations, and wet conditions. Arm, eye, feet, head, leg, skin, hearing, and/or respiratory protection may be required while performing the duties of the job. Operation of a computer keyboard, telephone, copier/fax machine, drawing/drafting materials, a hand calculator, and manual hand tools may be required. Understanding of addition and subtraction, simple math, advanced math (Calculus, Algebra, & Geometry), simple drawings, technical reports, technical instructions, layout work, simple memos, and business letters is required. In addition, the employee must be able to write or present simple memos, summaries, business letters, and technical reports.

Marketing Statement:

Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) provides professional support services to Tokio Marine Group companies in the United States, including Tokio Marine America, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Customer service is our focus and our passion! Tokio Marine North America Services adds value in all that we do, providing the best professional service to our business partners, allowing them to achieve their goals. Our talented team delivers actuarial, audit, corporate communications, financial and investment, human capital services, information technology, legal, and payroll expertise to our customers.

Job Summary:

Leads and/or participates in the review, analysis, modification, customization, development, enhancement and maintenance of applications and systems. Proficient in the design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation phases of the application systems development process and also provides technical support for application systems bug fixes, defects, issue resolution and regular maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing robust and scalable web applications using Next.js, React, and ASP.NET Core.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads and/or participates in the analysis, requirements, design, configuration, and technical implementation of software application systems.
• Leads and/or participates in the identification and documentation of business, functional, and technical problems.
• Leads and/or participates in the development and analysis of business requirements documents.
• Gathers and/or analyzes requirements for fixes and enhancements; develops and documents application specifications.
• Conducts research, evaluates and provides input to potential solutions taking into consideration project constraints, organizational architecture standards, customer business processes, and emerging technologies where applicable.
• Participates in the development of work tasks, estimates, schedules, materials and plans to meet business needs.
• Communicates technical recommendations back to business analysts, subject matter experts and end users.
• Responsible for the design, development and configuration of applications systems according to provided technical specifications and business requirements.
• Codes and configures software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers.
• Develops procedures and queries for analysis and reports. Performs database design and normalization.
• Provides feasibility and analysis in generating ad hoc queries.
• Performs code reviews to ensure implementation accuracy of technical specifications and the enforcement of the best coding practices and standards during the development process.
• Ensures accuracy of the implementation through design and execution of unit testing.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of SDLC artifacts related to implementation.
• Works collaboratively with Architects, Business Analysts, technical leads, QA teams, and subject matter experts of the various upstream and downstream systems in the design and development of solutions to meet business needs.
• Standardizes and maintains coding and quality assurance best practices and standards. Ensures that the best practices are enforced and followed during the development process with various team members.
• Supports QA and UAT execution and deployments in various environments.
• Oversees preparation of deployment plan, troubleshoots and resolves production problems.
• Plans and creates release packages of various applications and related components, working with the release management team.
• Aligns to the maintenance and enforcement of SDLC processes (e.g., change management processes, release processes, source code controls, build processes, and others), departmental standards, style requirements and all other procedures necessary for data and system integrity.
• Leads and/or participates in on-going operational L3 support and maintenance.
• Monitors processes and creates improvements to performance where applicable.
• Researches cause and determines the impact of production issues.
• Monitors and manages incident and request queues, estimates work required, and works with other team members to prioritize and plan fixes/enhancements.
• Manages incidents and ad hoc requests in terms of severity.
• Provides resolution of incidents and ad hoc requests per established SLAs.
• Provide technical assistance to inquiries regarding issues and/or questions.
• Leads and directs the work of other team members.
• Coordinates and communicates with other teams.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks using creativity and latitude required.

Full Stack

• Develops and maintains full-stack web applications using Next.js, React, and ASP.NET Core.
• Designs and implements user-facing features with a focus on performance, responsiveness, and user experience.
• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participates in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves issues across the entire application stack.
• Responsible for working on both front-end and back-end development processes and assisting in decision-making surrounding new methods and technologies.
• Builds and consumes RESTful APIs and integrates with various databases.
• Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers which do not need other third-party applications to build an entire system from scratch.
• Develops and maintains responsive, intuitive user interfaces using modern web technologies.
• Builds robust back-end systems and APIs.
• Ensures high performance, security, and scalability of the software solutions.
• Responsible for development usingfull-stack development, including proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in (in Computer Science, MIS, or Software Engineering) preferred.
• 5-7 years' software development and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing solutions from functional and technical specs.
• Experience providing technical support for resolutions.
• Experience working with source code repositories.
• Knowledge of P&C Insurance terminologies and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) is preferred.
• Knowledge of deployment automation tools and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software support and maintenance approaches like Scrum and Waterfall.
• Knowledge of Unit testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices, and deliverables associated with eliciting and clearly defining and documenting required business functionality as well as non-functional requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices, deliverables and techniques for implementing new or enhanced applications into a production environment.
• Knowledge of formal methodologies for planning and executing application development, enhancement, or support.
• Knowledge of and experience with developing and implementing client/server applications.
• Knowledge of scripting languages and tools for creating event-driven, interactive webpages.
• Knowledge of tools and programming languages for writing and modifying programs that comprise an application system.
• Knowledge of tools and facilities for developing and populating application databases.
• Knowledge of and experience using objects in designing, developing and implementing applications and databases.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for design and development of paper-based and online technical reference documentation, guidelines, standards, procedures, processes, applications, etc preferred.
• Ability to write business requirements, functional and technical specifications preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and tools preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation (responsive, consultative, collaborative and accurate) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills: able to work with a variety of people and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Strong analytical ability with the capability to determine the root cause of problems and issues and provide solutions.
• Strategic thinking: Applies organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization preferred.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple, competing, frequently changing time-sensitive deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and lead a team preferred.

EEO Statement:

Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.