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About Us:

Astiva Health, Inc., located in Orange, CA is a premier health plan provider specializing in Medicare and HMO services. With a focus on delivering comprehensive care tailored to the needs of our diverse community, we prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality in all aspects of our services. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare delivery and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable AI/ML Engineer to join our fast-moving team building impactful AI solutions in healthcare. Our work focuses on extracting and interpreting data from unstructured medical documents, improving clinical coding accuracy, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing patient outreach.

Projects will evolve rapidly, from fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) on specialized medical PDFs, to optimizing OCR pipelines in Azure, and new challenges emerge regularly. This role suits someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys hands-on model development, and wants to directly influence healthcare delivery through applied AI/ML.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Design, fine-tune, and optimize large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models for healthcare-specific NLP tasks, such as information extraction, classification, and summarization from clinical documents (e.g., medical charts, patient files, scanned forms).
• Develop and improve document understanding pipelines, including fine-tuning OCR / layout-aware models (especially in cloud environments like Azure AI, Azure Foundry) to handle real-world variability in medical forms, handwriting, and scanned PDFs.
• Build and iterate on end-to-end ML solutions that transform unstructured healthcare data into structured, actionable insights
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, product managers, data annotators, and engineers to define problems, curate/annotate datasets, evaluate model performance against clinical and business metrics, and iterate quickly.
• Deploy models into production environments (cloud-based inference, batch processing, or API endpoints) with attention to latency, cost, scalability, and healthcare compliance considerations (HIPAA, data privacy).
• Stay current with advancements in LLMs, vision-language models, efficient fine-tuning techniques (LoRA/QLoRA, PEFT), RAG, multimodal AI, and domain-specific healthcare AI research.
• Contribute to a culture of rapid prototyping, rigorous evaluation, and continuous improvement in a dynamic project landscape where priorities can shift based on new opportunities or stakeholder needs.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with NLP applied to unstructured text
• Experience working with LLMs, including:
• Prompting strategies
• Fine-tuning for classification or extraction tasks
• Model evaluation and error analysis
• Experience designing or consuming annotation pipelines and labeled datasets
• Familiarity with structured prediction problems (multi-label classification, ranking, or probabilistic inference)
• Ability to reason about and mitigate model bias, label noise, and false positives
• Strong understanding of production ML systems (versioning, monitoring, iteration)
• Experience working with sensitive or regulated data (e.g., HIPAA-covered healthcare data), including privacy-aware data handling and secure ML workflows

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Hands-on experience with Azure AI services, Azure Machine Learning, OpenAI on Azure, and Microsoft Foundry
• Experience with clinical NLP libraries (scispaCy, medspaCy, cTAKES)
• Familiarity with RAG architectures for grounding model decisions
• Experience with weak supervision or noisy-label learning
• Knowledge of temporal reasoning or longitudinal modeling
• Exposure to knowledge graphs or ontology-driven systems
• Familiarity with healthcare vocabularies and ontologies:
• ICD-10
• SNOMED CT
• RxNorm (or similar)
• Understanding of clinical documentation structure (HPI, Assessment & Plan, medications, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 2-4+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or applied NLP
• Demonstrated experience taking ML systems from prototype to production
• Experience collaborating with non-technical domain experts (e.g., medical coders, clinicians)

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free catered lunches

• We are a leader in our industry
• We offer long term career stability
• Opportunities for continued learning, development & advancement
• Excellent pay
• Great benefits
• Positive company culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
• Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation.
• Field Service & Customer Support: Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Programming & Debugging: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records.
• Training & Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7-10 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Self-starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.

SUMMARY

This senior-level service role combines hands-on technical expertise with regional leadership responsibility. The position serves as the primary service and customer support contact for a defined region, balancing field-based service work with oversight, coordination, and performance management of service operations. The role plays a critical part in maintaining customer satisfaction, driving service quality, and ensuring efficient response and resolution across complex CNC environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the main regional service contact, coordinating incoming service requests and assigning work to field personnel.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for CNC equipment involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Support and mentor service engineers through field assistance, technical guidance, and localized training initiatives.
• Oversee open service issues, ensuring timely resolution, proper documentation, and customer communication.
• Prepare service estimates, manage service reports, and support billing and quality documentation processes.
• Conduct performance feedback activities, participate in interviews, and assist with ongoing training and development planning.
• Support machine installations, inspections, shipping coordination, and showroom equipment activities as needed.
• Perform regular safety and compliance audits related to service and facility operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five to seven or more years of progressive service engineering experience with exposure to leadership or regional responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and programming fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, field-driven environments.
• Proven customer-facing communication skills with a professional, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with standard business software; experience with ERP or CRM systems is a plus.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• High-visibility regional leadership role with strong ownership and decision-making impact.
• Blend of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibilities for continued skill growth.
• Opportunity to work directly with customers and advanced CNC technologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting long-term career stability.

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Sr Clinical Research Specialist for a long-term engagement in Irvine, CA with one of our Global Medical Device clients. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

This Senior Clinical Research Specialist will be responsible for supporting one or several clinical trials within the Clinical R&D Department while fostering strong, productive relationships with colleagues across the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate client, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Serve as a Senior Clinical Research Specialist within the Clinical R&D Department to support execution of company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones.
• Oversight/execution of feasibility, selection, set up, conduct and closure of a clinical trial within the allocated countries, in accordance with the ICH-GCP, applicable legislation and Company Standard Operating Procedures;
• May serve as the primary contact for clinical trial sites (e.g. site management);
• Contribute towards development of clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports,….), ensure registration on from study initiation through posting of results and support publications as needed;
• Management/oversight of ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational products and trial materials;
• Interface and collaborate with site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors/vendors, and company personnel;
• Oversee the development and execution of Investigator agreements and trial payments;
• Responsible for clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications;
• If applicable, may perform monitoring activities including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits or close out visits based on study need;
• May contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate global evidence generation strategies (EGS) and evidence dissemination strategies (EDS) within the assigned projects;
• If applicable, as part of a clinical trial, may provide on-site procedural protocol compliance and data collection support to the center;
• Contribute to the critical assessment of the literature and to the interpretations and disseminations of all evidence generated;
• Contribute to delivery of assigned clinical projects, through effective partnership with the study core team leading to delivery of clinical project commitments (deliver on time, within budget and in compliance with regulations and SOPs);
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. Function as a reliable, trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date project knowledge as requested by key stakeholders;
• Support project/study budget activities as assigned;
• Develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs;
• Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties assigned as needed;
• Generally manages work with supervision, dependent on project complexity. Independent decision-making for simple and more advanced situations but required guidance for complex situations.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science required.

Experience

• BS with at least 2-4 years, MS with at least 3 years, PhD with at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Previous experience in clinical research or equivalent is required.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred (i.e., CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, RAC, CDE, GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MEDDEV,…).
• Clinical/medical background a plus.
• Medical device experience highly preferred
• Class III Medical Device experience (implantable) preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS*

Functional and Technical Competencies:

• Good understanding of clinical research science and processes, clinical trends, and global clinical trial regulations;
• Proven track record in supporting delivery of clinical projects within clinical/ surgical research setting, on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations;
• Good presentation and technical writing skills;
• Good written and oral communication skills;

Leadership Competencies:

• Ability to lead small study teams to deliver critical milestones, as may be assigned.
• Leadership required in alignment with J&J Leadership Imperatives:
• Connect - Develop collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Shape - Make recommendations for and actively participate in departmental process improvement activities.
• Lead - Take ownership in critical scientific thinking and development of self and engage in transparent and constructive conversations.
• Deliver - Strive to ensure all deliverables on allocated studies are met on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations.

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Primary location for this position is Irvine.

• Ability to travel approximately 20% depending on the phase of the program.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Frequent (several times per month) interaction with physicians and research staff at centers selected for involvement in clinical research as well as those being evaluated.
• May have regular interaction with third party vendors supporting clinical studies as applicable per program.

Workers Compensation Claim Manager

Property & Casualty Insurance

The manager oversees a team of Claim Specialists who address claims of varying complexities within the department. This role involves tracking claim trends and regularly reporting findings to department leadership, along with action plans to mitigate any negative trends. Candidates residing in Pacific Standard Time regions are highly preferred. A deep understanding of California Workers’ Compensation statutes is essential. The manager will direct policies and procedures to ensure that claim handling aligns with the company’s best practices, as well as all relevant legal and regulatory standards.

Collaboration with the Assistant Vice President is a key aspect, focusing on the planning and establishment of regional business goals. Working alongside risk engineering, underwriting, account executives, vendor management, and legal teams, the manager will address trends that could affect claims costs and develop guidelines that support the department’s and company’s objectives. Technical support should be provided to claims specialists, drawing from industry publications, seminars, and various resources to remain current on essential updates.

Staying informed about recent legal rulings and trends by reviewing case law is also critical. Ensuring a competent claims staff is vital for the timely and equitable resolution of claims based on applicable contracts, state regulations, and company policies. Coverage issues will be identified, including a review of all coverage evaluation letters. The manager will approve recommendations for case reserves and oversee the adequacy of reserves for claims managed by the team. Guidance in claim negotiations and extending settlement authority to Claims Specialists is essential, as is recruiting, mentoring, and retaining skilled staff. Developing and training direct reports is important to maximize their growth and success, while also addressing any performance issues to meet both departmental and individual goals.

Setting, executing, and monitoring regional office claims objectives in alignment with the company’s mission is crucial, along with a willingness to participate in special projects beyond standard duties. Engaging with current and potential customers about the company’s claims capabilities and their specific needs is also required.

Candidates should have over eight years in WC Claims supervision or management roles, with substantial experience in California jurisdiction. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is mandatory, alongside strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Lotus Notes is also necessary.