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Contracts Coordinator

The Contracts Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and operational support in the preparation, review, and maintenance of mechanical service agreements. This role ensures contract compliance, accurate documentation, and efficient processing in accordance with company policies and client requirements. This role ensures contract compliance, accurate documentation, and efficient processing in accordance with company policies and client requirements. This role ensures that contracts are accurately entered, organized, and updated while supporting internal teams and customers throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contracts Specialist helps maintain compliance, improve efficiency, and provides excellent service to both internal and external partners.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Assists with the setup, renewal, and management of preventive maintenance contracts within company systems.
• Reviews contract details to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to activation.
• Updates and maintains records for contract terms, rates, inspection schedules, and billing information.
• Monitors active service agreements to verify inspections, renewals, and invoicing occur on schedule.
• Maintains well-organized and current electronic and physical contract files.
• Assists with monthly preventive maintenance contract billings and related documentation.
• Prepares and distributes reports and summaries to support contract management activities.
• Communicates with internal departments and customers to clarify contract terms, resolve issues, and ensure service accuracy.
• Supports process improvements and contributes ideas to streamline contract administration and tracking.
• Provides general administrative and coordination support to the contracts and service operations team.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Prior experience with contract administration is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working with a contracts administrative system preferred.
• Mechanical Service Industry experience a plus.
• Familiarity with mechanical service offerings, pricing structures, and maintenance requirements.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and analyzing service agreements, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with customer requirements.
• Experience identifying potential contractual risks, resolving issues, and proposing necessary amendments or modifications.
• Experience with MS Access database preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• In-depth understanding of contract management principles and practices, including contract administration, interpretation, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of document requirements relevant to preventive maintenance contracts.
• Meticulous attention to detail in contract review and administration to identify and rectify errors, discrepancies, or ambiguities. Ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of computer operations and experience with accounting systems and other relevant tools.
• Excellent customer service, relationship building, and professional communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and excel in a fast-paced work environment that includes frequent interruptions.
• Innovation mindset – able to identify and make recommendations regarding department efficiencies.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve contract related issues, assess financial and operational implications, and propose effective solutions.
• Focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines – demonstrates sense of urgency as required.
• Proficiency in using contract management software, databases, and other relevant tools for efficient contract administration and reporting.
• Customer focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service both internally and externally.

Physical and/or travel demands:

The role of the Contracts Coordinator encompasses both physical and mental demands that contribute to the successful execution of contract administration. It requires a balance of administrative tasks, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.

• No travel required.
• Able to work comfortably in an office environment, which may involve sitting for extended periods, utilizing computer systems, and handling paperwork.
• Work is performed in a typical office setting, which may involve sitting for extended periods at a desk. Some standing, bending, and lifting light files is required.
• Ability to operate office equipment, such as computers, printers, scanners, and telephones is essential.
• While the role is primarily sedentary, occasional mobility within the office or to other departments for collaboration purposes may be required.
• Handling physical documentation, contracts, and other paperwork may be necessary, requiring good manual dexterity.
• High level of attention to detail to review contracts thoroughly, identify potential risks, and ensure accuracy in contract administration.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple contracts concurrently is crucial to success in this role.
• The ability to manage stress and remain composed under pressure is important.
• Verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams to administer contracts, clarify terms, and resolve issues.
• Written communication skills are necessary for drafting contracts, preparing correspondence, and documenting contract-related information.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at $24 to $34 per hour and is U.S. Engineering - Service's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Compensation for this role includes a base salary complemented by commission opportunities based on the Account Manager’s individual sales performance and attainment of sales targets
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

This position will be posted until April, 30th 2026. To apply, please visit must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering- Service is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

U.S. Engineering - Service is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Civil Engineer – Site Development

Full-Time | Kansas City Area or Wichita, KS (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility)

Build Meaningful Projects with a Team That Truly Invests in You

This is an opportunity to join a growing, employee-owned design firm where collaboration is real, leadership is accessible, and career growth is intentional—not promised vaguely and forgotten later. The firm is known for taking on complex, high-impact projects nationwide, investing heavily in technology, and fostering a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

If you're a Civil Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to construction—and wants to be part of a team that values both technical excellence and human connection—this role is worth a closer look.

The Role

The Civil Engineer is responsible for site analysis, planning, and design for commercial, institutional, and retail developments. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, involving work across multiple offices and projects throughout the country.

You'll engage directly with clients, consultants, and municipalities throughout the full project lifecycle—from early concept and design through permitting, construction, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients on project requirements, concept development, and design presentations
• Perform site analysis, research jurisdictional requirements, and navigate municipal, state, and federal regulations
• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, erosion control, stormwater management, and utility designs
• Conduct site visits and field measurements to validate existing and as-built conditions
• Coordinate with municipal officials, regulatory agencies, and authorities throughout the permitting process
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants on drainage, traffic, utilities, survey, and land-use considerations
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations and construction documents
• Assign and coordinate work with technicians and administrative staff
• Support project management tasks including scheduling, consultant coordination, and client communication
• Participate in construction administration, contractor meetings, field inspections, and drawing reviews

What Makes This Company Stand Out

• Employee-Owned Culture: Every team member has a stake in the firm's success—voices are heard, and politics take a back seat to collaboration
• Leadership That Listens: Senior leadership actively seeks employee feedback and stays connected at a personal level
• Exceptional Growth Opportunities: Expanding teams, a diverse national project portfolio, and clear paths for advancement
• Industry Recognition: A global leader in highly specialized and design-forward projects, including internationally recognized work
• Technology-Forward: Significant investment in modern tools and systems to support innovation and efficiency
• Flexible Work Environment: Strong remote flexibility that supports work-life balance
• Competitive Compensation: Market-aligned pay with long-term growth potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state
• 5+ years of experience in civil/site development engineering
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of site permitting processes and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel to project sites and perform field inspections as needed

TYG is a globally leading consultancy firm committed to connecting elite talent with top tier businesses across the US.

When applying to one of our roles, you gain access to:

• A diverse range of multi-disciplinary, industry leading MEP consultancies and boutique engineering firms working on some of the most innovative building projects in the country.
• Exclusive access to high priority, yet to be posted roles.
• A wide variety of different market sectors and diverse project portfolios.

The company that I am working alongside for this role is a nationally leading MEP consultancy firm with an impressive track record of innovative and sustainable projects across a number of different market sectors. They have also developed a strong reputation as one of the best places to work in the industry due to the fantastic pathway that they provide for upwards progression towards senior leadership within the company.

They are currently looking to make their next strategic hire and bring in an experienced electrical professional for a key leadership position in their Kansas City office. This hire will be given the unique opportunity to take on immediate responsibility and play a key role in spearheading the regional growth of the office, all while reaping the rewards of a great compensation package and flexible work schedule!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering (or equivalent) with 7+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Proficiency in BIM tools, particularly Revit MEP.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams.

Preferred:

• Experience designing power, lighting, and low-voltage systems for complex building projects.
• LEED Accredited Professional or involvement in green building certification processes.
• Interest in sustainable design practices.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles and collaboration with architects.

Position Overview

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is a global leader in premium food processing technologies. Marlen’s products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 70 years.

The Director of Lifecycle Services is a strategic, commercially focused executive responsible for transforming aftermarket performance into a scalable, customer centric, and highly profitable growth engine. This role is accountable for the financial performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team development

ensuring that aftermarket becomes a core driver of profitable growth.

As a key member of both the Duravant Lifecycle Services leadership team and the Marlen leadership team, the Director plays a pivotal role in driving aftermarket strategy, market expansion, revenue diversification, and aligning execution across engineering, operations, sales, finance, and the Duravant enterprise.

This position oversees all commercial activities related to parts and service sales and directs all technical and administrative service operations, including installation, repair, preventive maintenance, training, warranty management, and value-add solutions delivered at customer sites.

Candidates must bring proven leadership experience, strong supervisory and project management skills, and solid familiarity with the technologies incorporated into Marlen systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Provide commercial leadership for all aftermarket functions, including parts sales, field service, project management, and value-added service offerings.
• Serve as a senior leader within both the Duravant Lifecycle Services and Marlen leadership teams, contributing to executive-level strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year aftermarket growth strategy centered on revenue expansion, margin improvement, and lifecycle value creation.
• Build a structured commercial engine including pricing strategy, disciplined margin management, and proactive campaigns for parts, service, upgrades, and rebuilds.
• Establish a customer‑centric vision that enhances responsiveness, lifecycle support, serviceability, and uptime performance.
• Lead development of new predictable revenue service offerings while conducting ongoing competitive and market analysis to guide prioritization and ensure strategic fit.

Execution Discipline & Operational Excellence

• Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, and daily operations for the Aftermarket team, ensuring adherence to Marlen and Duravant policies and procedures.
• Draft, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and performance metrics that ensure operational efficiency and a high-quality customer experience.
• Implement rigor in initiative prioritization and completion, ensuring that strategic projects are launched, progressed, monitored, and finished.
• Build and enforce disciplined processes for scheduling, installed‑base intelligence, pricing, quoting, field reporting, and KPI review.
• Improve operational results including response time, schedule adherence, first‑time fix rate, warranty cost reduction, and service profitability.
• Reinforce compliance expectations: training completion, expense reporting, AR review participation, and activity.

Product & Market Development

• Drive a culture of proactive customer engagement, rapid issue resolution, and full follow‑through
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Commercial Growth & Market Positioning

• Direct and coordinate promotional efforts for aftermarket products and services to expand market share, attract new customers, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Cross‑Functional Influence & Alignment

• Serve as the voice of the customer by facilitating cross‑functional alignment between engineering, operations, service, quality, and finance.
• Drive clear communication, transparency, and accountability to eliminate silos and build trust across the leadership team.
• Engage actively in Duravant Lifecycle Services enterprise initiatives and share best practices.

Leadership, Team Development & Culture

• Build a high‑engagement, high‑accountability service culture with clearer priorities, transparent communication, and consistent follow‑through.
• Create structured development plans, cross‑training programs, and succession readiness.
• Reduce turnover by improving leadership presence, clarity of direction, and proactive team support.
• Model mature conflict resolution, professional communication, and responsibility for resolving team issues

Position-Specific Competencies

• Technical Job Knowledge
• Strategic Commercial Leadership
• Customer Focus & Responsiveness
• Change Leadership, Execution Excellence & Prioritization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Facilitation Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership Presence & Trust Building
• Managerial Influence
• Comfort Working in a Matrixed Organization
• Data driven decision making

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of leadership experience with proven aftermarket commercial growth results 
• Experience in food processing, or field service industries preferred
• Demonstrated success creating scalable processes and improving service profitability.
• Strong track record of improving customer‑experience metrics.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and engage cross‑functional teams
• Strong financial acumen and accountability for P&L performance
• Ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with customers, partners, and Duravant Operating Companies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Proficiency with Office 365, CRM, and ERP systems

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Planner & Expediter (Supply Chain) to join us in a full-time capacity in our Kansas City, MO office.

Location Requirement:

This work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring three (3) days in the Kansas City, MO office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.

Role Overview:

The Planner/Expediter plays a critical dual role within the Supply Chain organization, responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement, production planning, and material flow to meet customer demand and operational goals. This position manages short- and long-term planning, monitors inventory levels, and coordinates the timely delivery of materials and components by proactively identifying and resolving potential delays or shortages.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with suppliers, sales, sourcing, warehouse, engineering and operations teams, ensuring demand timelines are met and customer expectations exceeded.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years’ professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Project Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain and Operations Management, or similar OR an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel).

Preferred Skills:

• Develop and maintain material plans based on demand forecasts, capacity and inventory targets.
• Monitor purchase orders and demand schedules to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Act as a liason between suppliers, sourcing, and operations to expedite critical materials.
• Idenfity and mitigate supply risks and bottlenecks that could impact customer installations.
• Track and report material shortages, delays, and root causes, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistic teams to ensure inventory accuracy and proper material flow.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems related to planning, lead times and inventory levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and expediting processes.
• Resourceful problem solving, work with moderate direction, deliver high levels of customer service, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and work cross-functionally
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems
• Comfortable with high level of transactional duties and analysis
• Sourcing and negotiation minimal; requires management support
• Travel: Less than 10%

About Segra:

Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the nation, able to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions backed by always-on customer service. We are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world’s largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.

Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 1200 employees, 500k+ on-net and near-net buildings, and 44k+ fiber-route miles. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave
• Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary Range: $41,055 - $51,345

Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Title: Behavioral Health Specialist - Requires LSCSW, LCPC or LMFT

Company: Oak Street Health

Role Description:

The purpose of a Behavioral Health Specialist at Oak Street Health is to provide care management services and to provide evidence-based short-term psychotherapy to our patients with behavioral health needs.  The Behavioral Health Specialist is a key resource for Care Teams across a region of Oak Street Health primary clinics. They are responsible for coordinating and supporting behavioral healthcare for our patients, in collaboration with Care Teams and a psychiatric consultant. The Behavioral Health Specialist will assess the needs of patients, make referrals to appropriate behavioral health resources and specialists, and provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments as indicated. This role has the potential option for remote work days based upon achievement and maintenance of program metrics.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the primary care teams to identify appropriate patients to refer to the Oak Street Behavioral Health Program
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
• Develop care plans and provide or facilitate referrals to Oak Street’s psychiatric consultant and/or external resources
• Provide short-term counseling and evidence-based treatments
• Coordinate care with Oak Street’s psychiatric consultant, including warm handoffs for telehealth visits and collaboration on care plans
• Develop relationships with primary care teams and consistently communicate changes in behavioral health care plans
• Accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions in Oak Street’s electronic medical record
• Participate in regional and organizational efforts to advance Oak Street’s Behavioral Health Program through workshops, feedback sessions, and surveys
• Possibly covering multiple clinics, depending on the maturity and panel sizes of those clinics
• Other duties, as assigned

What are we looking for?

Required:

• Master’s Degree in the field of mental health counseling/healing arts required from an accredited  school (Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.)
• Highest clinical level of license (or local equivalent)
• Experience with screening for common mental health and/or substance use disorders
• Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders
• Familiarity with brief, structured intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral, etc.)
• US work authorization

Strongly Preferred:

• Proficiency in providing brief, structured intervention techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Cognitive Behavioral)
• Working knowledge of differential diagnoses of common mental health and/or substance use disorders

Preferred:

• Proficient PC skills

Anticipated Weekly Hours

Time Type

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit  anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Join the Benning Lab and explore the dynamic world of bioenergetic membranes

Our Mission: The Benning Lab investigates how evolutionary pressure shaped bioenergetic membranes to enable bacteria to thrive in diverse environments. Central to our focus is understanding the molecular mechanisms of how these membranes form distinct shapes. We do this by reconstituting proteins in a near-native membrane environment and characterizing them using structural and biophysical analyses. We also directly image bioenergetic membranes in diverse bacteria to uncover their assembly dynamics. By deciphering this evolutionary ancient system, we aim to unravel new biologies, and apply principles derived from natural membranes to build useful nano-factories for medicine, biotechnology, and bioremediation.

Now hiring: Research Technician II

Who we seek: Self-motivated, inquisitive scientists with strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit. 3+ years of hands-on experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

What you will do: Join a collegial, growing team deciphering the engineering basics of membrane nano-reactors. Daily work spans:

• Contribute to and/or support individual research projects in the lab through experiments and literature insights
• Recombinant and native expression, purification, and functional characterization of membrane proteins
• Reconstituting proteins in lipid environments
• Lab infrastructure upkeep (organizing and maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents, waste handling, data management, ordering)
• Manage collaborations with the Technology Centers
• Participating in lab meetings and reading relevant scientific literature.
• Motivated individuals will have opportunities to perform independent projects and to supervise students as they gain experience
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we offer:

1. Tailored mentorship from Dr. Friederike Benning, geared towards meeting your own goals for professional and scientific growth.
2. Lab culture rooted in principles of creativity, inclusivity, scientific growth, and teamwork, with regular lab meetings, journal club and lunches.
3. Extensive opportunities for gaining technical skills in protein biochemistry, structural biology, electron microscopy, microbiology, partly through collaboration with cutting edge Technology Centers at the Stowers Institute.
4. An Institute culture that fosters scientific growth and idea exchange.
5. Professional development: Opportunities to attend scientific seminars, conferences and courses in biology and biochemistry.
6. A nationally competitive compensation and benefits package: salary, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403(b)), and relocation assistance.
7. Outstanding campus perks: farm-to-fork café, fitness and sports facilities, located in an intellectually stimulating neighborhood with renowned art museums, libraries, and universities.
8. Kansas City’s affordable and friendly Midwest lifestyle: a foodie city, parks and bike trails, family-friendly living, and many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts such as caving, gravel cycling, and local scuba diving.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science, including but not limited to biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biological chemistry, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular biophysics, structural biology (interdisciplinary degrees are welcome)
• At least 3 years of experience in a molecular biology or biochemistry lab
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability and motivation to learn new techniques, master and troubleshoot protocols, and perform tasks independently
• Self-motivation, attention to detail and follow-through, ability to multitask, and proficient in task completion
• Laboratory hands-on experience with membrane protein purification, liposome reconstitution, and/or microbiology is especially welcome

Requested Documents

1. Cover Letter (1 page max): Share your motivation for joining our team, your skillset, and any specific questions you wish to address with us.
2. Statement (250 words max): Career goals and research interests.
3. Research Summary/Article Review (1 page max): Summary of either a) your prior research experience, or b) an intriguing, recent, scientific article you read.
4. Current CV
5. References: Contact information for 2-3 professional references.

To Apply

Please submit the requested documents to or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.