Engineering Structures Jobs in Reading Massachusetts

Company Description

forREAL is a modern platform focused on simplifying the leasing experience for tenants and landlords. Tenants can browse listings, take 3D tours, and complete the application process seamlessly on their phones. Landlords benefit from centralized management of the leasing cycle, from tours to rent collection, all in one platform.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time a skilled Back End Developer to join our team on-site in Danvers, MA. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining back-end architecture to support platform functionality. Responsibilities include implementing robust and scalable APIs, optimizing server-side logic, collaborating with front-end developers, and troubleshooting issues to continuously enhance performance. The developer will also ensure the quality and security of data handling and participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Back-End Web Development and Software Development
• Experience with Python and at least one systems level language (C, C++, Rust, etc.)
• Experience with Django or similar production scale backends
• Basic understanding of Front-End Development to facilitate collaboration with front-end teams
• Experience with Postgres or other relation databases with and without an ORM.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Proven track record in delivering scalable and secure software solutions
• Have a passion for software development, clearly demonstrate real engagement with completed personal projects or contributions to open source.

Job Title : Engineering, Design, R&D - Sensory Lab Testing Technician

Location : Burlington, MA 01803

Duration : 12 Months

Shift Details : On-Site

Job Description :

• Support daily operations of the R&D sensory lab and assist with sensory testing activities.
• Maintain lab organization, including monitoring supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring cleanliness.
• Assist sensory scientists in setting up and executing sensory tests (discrimination, descriptive panels, shelf-life, and packaging usability testing).
• Prepare and manage panel materials, including product labeling, sample preparation, storage, and serving samples.
• Coordinate panel schedules and operate laptops, data collection software, and coffee brewers for testing.
• Manage incoming and outgoing sensory product shipments while maintaining accurate records and organization.

WHO WE ARE

Strand Research is a biotechnology startup dedicated to developing and optimizing novel molecules for consumer applications, with a primary focus on hair. Positioned at the crossroads of science and beauty, our mission is to address the most significant challenges in hair care faced by consumers today. We are committed to innovation driven by rigorous data and relentless pursuit of efficacy, creating solutions that will set new industry standards and redefine what is possible in hair care. Our lab is based in Kendall Square and we have secured substantial funding, providing us with several years of runway to bring groundbreaking ingredients to market.

We are at a stage of rapid growth, and looking for results-driven, high octane, resourceful individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high intensity environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking to hire an experienced Formulation Chemist / Technician to join the R&D Formulations team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing a wide variety of haircare formulations incorporating our proprietary ingredients. Experience with personal care or cosmetics formulation is required.

This individual will:

• Support the development of high-performance haircare formulations in accordance with project briefs and technical guidance
• Perform formulation, testing, and documentation activities while ensuring adherence to project timelines and milestones
• Contribute to scale-up efforts by preparing samples, capturing process parameters, and supporting pilot-scale or manufacturing trials
• Support formulation handoff to Product Development or external manufacturing partners through clear documentation and sample preparation.
• Follow good laboratory practices while maintaining detailed and accurate records of samples, analyses, ingredients, and results, demonstrating traceability and repeatability through organized documentation and reporting.
• Create and maintain product ingredient lists, formulation documents and final specifications for finished formulations.
• Calibrate, organize, and order equipment and ingredients as needed to perform project and investigatory tasks.
• Interface with external ingredient suppliers for sampling, ordering and maintaining technical records and inventory of raw materials.
• Stay apprised of beauty and wellness market trends, as well as formulation techniques, ingredients, and regulations to inform new product formulation and development

WHO YOU ARE

• You are an experienced personal care formulator with at least 1-2 years of industry experience in a hands-on role in the personal care industry. Knowledge of surfactant and emulsion systems is a must.
• B.S. or higher in cosmetic science or related fields is required.
• You have a strong understanding of the beauty and wellness customer and a proven ability to translate consumer needs into novel products.
• You have a solid working knowledge of industry ingredients and processing methodologies and formulation best practices.
• You are an independent problem solver with a passion for creating products that people love, consistently thinking out of the box and taking the initiative to take the next step without instruction.
• You have strong project management and organizational skills, with an ability to create structure in ambiguous situations. You can balance multiple projects at once and prioritize tasks based on project needs.
• You are a hard worker with a high level of accountability. You hold yourself to high standards but also expect those around you to ask well..
• You believe good enough never really is good enough. You want to always improve, both personally and professionally.
• You are adaptable and a team player, willing to go the extra mile and jump in on ad hoc tasks to support the overall company growth.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position is hiring for an immediate start
• This position is in-office 5 days a week in our Cambridge, Massachusetts office

Apply here: (s) Ruru Hoong, Anya Shchetkina, and Jimin Nam (MIT Sloan) are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to work as full-time pre-doctoral researchers. The position involves close collaboration with 1-2 faculty members (depending on research interests) on empirical research projects related to digital technologies, advertising, and AI. You will contribute at all stages of the research process — from data collection and cleaning to analysis and writing. Some structural modelling or applied ML methods development may be involved if of interest.

Active and planned research projects include: 

• The design of information for human-AI collaboration
• The impact of generative AI on worker productivity, task allocation, and organizational design
• The design of AI-driven hiring tools, such as optimizing voice-AI interviews for candidate screening
• Youth, social media, and smartphones
• The effects of AI on education and learning, including adaptive AI tutoring and path dependence in AI product rollout
• AI and wellbeing, including how generative AI tools affect individual and worker wellbeing
• Household and business surveys on electricity in Ghana
• Mechanization and preferences - marketing in 19th Century tea
• Measuring advertising effectiveness with aggregate data
• Experimental design under privacy constraints
• Identifying limits of targeting and personalization effectiveness 

Methods used across these projects include randomized controlled trials, experiments, machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, probabilistic ML, and adaptive learning (bandits and Bayesian optimization).

A core goal of the position is to prepare you to apply to and succeed in PhD programs in marketing, economics, management, operations or related fields. We will work together to develop your research skills — beginning with careful research workflow and attention to detail, and progressing toward more independent analysis over time. We will also collaborate on other elements of your preparation, including independent research, letters of recommendation, and coursework planning. You will be encouraged to attend seminars and engage with the broader research community at MIT Sloan and across MIT.

You do not need to arrive with a polished skill set; the purpose of a predoc is to also help you develop that training. What matters most is a genuine interest in these research questions, a willingness to learn, and the determination to see difficult problems through. 

Principal responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large-scale quantitative and qualitative datasets across active research projects related to marketing, digital economics, and AI
• Conduct empirical analysis using methods such as causal inference, machine learning, NLP, and experimental design
• Contribute to all stages of the research process — from literature review and data collection through analysis and writing
• Design and implement surveys and experiments using tools such as Qualtrics and oTree
• Write, review, and maintain reproducible research code in Python, R, or Stata, including responsible use of AI coding tools
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with strong grades, ideally in a quantitative field
• Comfort with or eagerness to learn programming (Python, R, or Stata) and experimental tools (Qualtrics, oTree)
• Willingness to experiment with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Copilot) while maintaining a healthy skepticism — you should be prepared to understand and review every line of code these tools generate
• A long-term interest in pursuing a PhD in marketing, economics, management, operations, or a related field.
• A familiarity with causal inference or Bayesian statistics is welcome but not required
• Prior research experience is a plus but not a prerequisite
• Careful attention to detail — the kind of person who double-checks a merge and notices when a number doesn't look right
• Curiosity, initiative, and the persistence to work through open-ended problems
• The ability to work independently
• Visa sponsoring will not be available for this position. Candidates should have authorization to work in the US for the duration of the appointment. 

The position is located at the MIT Sloan School of Management in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The default start date is July 1, 2026, with some flexibility to begin earlier or later. The position typically lasts 1-2 years prior to entering a PhD program. Salary is competitive with other pre-doctoral research positions (50-63k). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Instructions

If you are interested, please submit the following:

• A one-page cover letter describing your background, research interests, coding experience, and future goals. Please indicate which of the research areas listed above interest you most and why.
• A CV
• A transcript
• A writing sample — a research paper, term paper, or thesis that reflects your analytical abilities
• (optional) A code sample you have written, with a brief summary of what it does and the outputs it produces
• The names and contact information of two references
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting early March until the position(s) are filled.

** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in position descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.

• Work with a dynamic team supporting critical financial data management platforms.
• Engage in hands-on development and configuration of EDM components including UI, workflows, and data validation logic.
• Collaborate closely with data analysts and business stakeholders to deliver governed, high-quality data solutions.
• Opportunity to develop and lead a critical Private Markets data solution; to deepen expertise in private market data and enterprise data management best practices.

• Develop, configure, and maintain Markit / S&P EDM  components such as UI screens, workflows, data flows, rules, and data validation/enrichment logic.
• Build and enhance EDM UI components to support operational and data management workflows.
• Design, optimize, and maintain SQL queries, views, and stored procedures for data transformation, validation, and reporting purposes.
• Support data ingestion processes and publishing workflows within EDM to downstream consumers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data issues, UI problems, and workflow failures across multiple environments within EDM.
• Collaborate with data management teams and business stakeholders to gather and implement data requirements within EDM.
• Ensure EDM solutions is in compliance with data governance, data quality standards, and audit requirements.
• Participate actively in code reviews, documentation efforts, and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Hands-on experience with Markit / S&P EDM  platform development and configuration.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including writing complex queries, views, and stored procedures.
• Experience developing and maintaining EDM UI components and configuring data workflows.
• Solid understanding of data ingestion, validation, and publishing workflows in an enterprise data environment.
• Understanding of Private Markets fund structures, investment patterns, and core data
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to data, UI, and workflows.
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and audit processes.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with data analysts, business users, and technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

• Experience in financial services organizations that service private markets and/or private market asset managers
• Knowledge of additional data management tools or platforms.
• Experience in creating or owning version control, code review processes, as well as agile development methodologies.

• Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in private markets data management.
• Work on impactful projects that support critical financial data operations.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in a supportive environment.

Estimated Min Rate: $65.00

Estimated Max Rate: $85.00

What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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