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Senior Food Scientist
Salary not disclosed
Totowa, NJ 2 days ago

The Food Scientist II reports directly to the Research & Technical Development Lead and plays a critical role in advancing technical platforms, ingredient research, and process feasibility for snack and confectionery products. This role is responsible for developing scalable scientific solutions that support the company’s innovation pipeline. The position focuses on early-stage formulation science, functionality modeling, and technical risk mitigation prior to commercialization handoff.

The Food Scientist operates within the Technical & Research Team and collaborates closely with the Product Development & Commercialization Team during scale-up and launch readiness phases.


Key Responsibilities:


1. Technical Platform Development

· Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms (e.g., probiotic systems, fiber enriched system, sugar reduction system, hydrocolloid systems, protein enhanced system).

· Conduct ingredient functionality studies to understand structure-function relationships.

· Develop reusable technical frameworks that enable multiple pipeline products.


2. Advanced Formulation Science

· Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications.

· Investigate texture stability, moisture migration, hydrolysis risks, glass transition behavior, and shelf-life quality indicator.

· Conduct structured root cause analysis for technical performance issues.

· Translate scientific findings into scalable formulation strategies.


3. Process Feasibility & Risk Mitigation

· Evaluate processing parameters (e.g., heating time, vacuum, Brix, pH, Aw) to ensure technical robustness.

· Identify potential scalability constraints early in development.

· Support pilot-scale validation and collaborate with commercialization teams as needed.


4. Stability Prediction

· Design preliminary accelerated and real-time stability studies.

· Establish quality benchmarks for texture, moisture, color, and API ingredients.


5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Product Development during transition from research to commercialization.

· Provide technical input to embedded analytical and compliance resources.

· Support supplier technical assessments and ingredient validation.


6. Documentation & Technical Governance

· Maintain accurate and complete formulation documentation in designated systems.

· Develop detailed technical reports and risk assessments for internal review.


Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

· 2–4+ years of experience in snack and/or confectionery and/or gummy and/or bars of R&D.

· Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, fiber systems, sugar reduction systems, and moisture control mechanisms.

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Korean Bilingual Sr. Application Developer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Korean Bilingual Sr. Application Developer

Everyone on our team has earned a CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) or CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) accreditation from the National Association of Personnel Services. We are experts at staffing and recruiting with more than 16 years of experience serving employers.

Our approach to staffing isn't just a little bit different; it's a whole different ball game. While most staffing firms emphasize transactional services (taking and filling job orders), BTI Solutions focuses on providing more strategic solutions.

By acting as workforce consultants, we are able to find innovative and intelligent strategies for improving productivity, meeting project deadlines, improving hiring quality, decreasing turnover, and reducing total labor costs.

Our recruiting and candidate assessment process assures the highest quality matches between job seeker and employer, so you will get people who not only have the right qualifications but who also have the appropriate personality fit for your organization.

More than anything, the biggest difference with BTI Solutions is the one that matters most: bottom-line results.

  • 95% client satisfaction rate measures client satisfaction vs. expectations.
  • Clients have worked with us for over 10 years, on average.
  • BTI Solutions counts 4 Global Telecommunication companies as clients.
  • Client referrals are BTI Solutions' largest source of new clients.
  • Google Review 4.4, Facebook Review 4.8

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications and modules, writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code
  • Manage the entire software development lifecycle, including planning, prioritizing, testing, and releases, often using Agile methodologies
  • Lead, guide, and mentor junior developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to best practices
  • Work closely with project managers, business analysts, designers, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions
  • Implement automated testing, debug issues, troubleshoot complex problems, and ensure application security and performance
  • Contribute to high-level application design and database architecture
  • Participate in internal and external meetings to gather the business requirements and suggest solutions
  • Analyze the business requirements and suggest the best practice to apply to the business requirements
  • Write clean code to produce fully functional backend processes and frontend UI modules
  • Develop a new or existing system of frontend UI and APIs
  • Write unit, integration, and production test scenarios
  • Troubleshoot and debug to optimize application performance
  • Liaise with the development team to identify and plan new features
  • Ensure the developed modules comply with Samsung SDS quality assurance standards
  • Research and suggest new technologies, applications, and protocols
  • Be an individual contributor when it comes to designing and developing frameworks and critical pieces of code that have a wider impact
  • Create detailed technical plans for the execution and implementation of projects
  • Be available to answer technical questions, clarifications, and clear obstacles for the team
  • Being transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes
  • Writing development progress reports

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of application development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
  • Extensive knowledge of Java development. This includes the whole process, from the first line of code to implementation in the production environment
  • Deep knowledge of operating systems, including but not limited to
  • Proficiency with writing automated tests in JUnit, Espresso, Mocha, Jest, Enzyme, XCTest, etc.
  • Proficiency in Java, with a good understanding of its ecosystems
  • Sound knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Patterns and Concepts
  • Familiarity with different design and architectural patterns
  • Skill for writing reusable Java libraries
  • Know-how of Java concurrency patterns
  • Good understanding of the concepts of MVC (Model-View-Controller) Pattern, JDBC (Java Database Connectivity), and RESTful web services
  • Experience in working with popular web application frameworks like Play and Spark
  • Relevant Knowledge of Java GUI frameworks like Swing, SWT, and AWT according to project requirements
  • Extensive knowledge of the class loading mechanism in Java
  • Experience in handling external and embedded databases such as Oracle, MS SQL, etc.
  • Understanding basic design principles behind a scalable application
  • Skilled at creating database schemas that characterize and support business processes
  • Basic knowledge of JVM (Java Virtual Machine), its drawbacks, weaknesses, and workarounds
  • Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
  • In-depth knowledge of code versioning tools, for instance, Git
  • Expertise in continuous integration
  • Experience in Java Server Pages (JSP) and servlets, Web frameworks like Struts and Spring
  • Web Technologies like HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JQuery
  • Abstract classes and interfaces
  • Constructors, lists, maps, sets
  • File IO and serialization, Exceptions, and Generics
  • Java Keywords like static, volatile, synchronized, transient, etc
  • Multithreading and Synchronization
  • Experience with profiling and debugging Java-based applications and products
  • Experience integrating with backend systems preferred, such as ERPs, WMS, OMS, etc.
  • Solid knowledge of performance Improvement best practices
  • Experience in a similar role would be advantageous
  • Willingness to build professional relationships with staff and clients
  • Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills
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Associate Attorney
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Short Hills, NJ 1 day ago

Associate Attorney – Short Hills, NJ

Grae & Grae, LLC, a premier boutique construction law firm, is seeking talented, experienced, and highly-motivated junior and mid-level associates to join its Short Hills, NJ office on a full-time basis. Grae & Grae, LLC represents many of the largest and most prominent public and private sector contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects, and the engineering and design professionals working alongside them, servicing the full diversity of their transactional and litigation needs. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York, and, preferably, the State of New Jersey, and have been awarded a Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school. Ideal candidates will have a record of outstanding academic achievement, clinical legal experience, superior legal writing and critical reasoning skills, and a demonstrated interest in construction-related work. Candidates with prior clerkship experience will receive priority consideration. Grae & Grae, LLC is a highly collegial practice committed to internal promotion and associate development through close mentorship and training.


Interested candidates should provide their resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (for candidates with less than 3 years’ experience).


Positions: Junior (1-3 years) and Mid-Level (3+ years) Associates


Minimum Requirements:

  • 2+ years of civil litigation experience (though candidates with exceptional academic credentials and legal writing skills will receive consideration and are encouraged to apply)
  • Bar Admission: New York


Salary Range:

Junior Associate: $95,000 - $135,000

Mid-Level Associate: $135,000 - $200,000

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Account Manager
Salary not disclosed
East Hanover, NJ 2 days ago

SUMMARY

This role serves as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, managing day-to-day account activity while ensuring a high level of service and responsiveness. The position partners closely with internal teams to support quoting, order processing, delivery timelines, and ongoing customer needs. This is a customer-facing role with significant travel and strong growth potential.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the main liaison for customer accounts, supporting quotes, purchase orders, order status updates, and contractual coordination.

• Drive proactive communication with customers regarding delivery schedules, recovery timelines, and account updates.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and finance teams to meet customer commitments.

• Lead customer meetings, presentations, and proposal-related activities.

• Monitor order books, logistics activities, and documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Travel extensively within an assigned geographic region to maintain strong customer relationships.


QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in customer-facing roles involving order processing, contract support, logistics, or account coordination.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; prior ERP exposure required.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

• Familiarity with regulated industries, aerospace products, or technical manufacturing environments is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline preferred.


BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation with performance and growth-based advancement opportunities.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off and company-sponsored life insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.

• Exposure to mission-critical products and a clear path for long-term career growth into leadership roles.

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Quality Assurance Manager
Salary not disclosed
Paterson, NJ 2 days ago

Job Overview

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality operations and ensure strict compliance quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments, with a hands-on leadership style, and a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.


Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and support quality staff in Raw Inspection, X-Ray, NDT, Final Inspection, and Shipping departments. Ensure compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards across all relevant quality functions. Support the First Article Inspection and PPAP process, ensuring all documentation and validation meet standards and customer requirements. Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and certification audits. Develop and implement quality procedures, metrics, and reporting tools to drive continuous improvement. Investigate non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and drive effective corrective/preventive actions. Serve as a quality liaison between internal teams and external customers. Train and mentor quality staff to maintain high standards of performance and compliance. Oversee quality documentation for final product inspections and shipping to ensure full traceability and compliance.


Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience). Minimum 8 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment for aerospace or defense. Proven experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and other quality standards. Strong knowledge of NDT techniques and inspection best practices. Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading audits. Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Proficiency with ERP and quality management systems (QMS).


Working Conditions:

Office and manufacturing floor environment. Minimal travel may be required for audits, training, or supplier engagement

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Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist
Salary not disclosed
Passaic County, NJ 2 days ago

Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist

Onsite: Passaic County, NJ

Position Summary

The Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and executing a compliant duty drawback program while maximizing duty recovery opportunities. This role will oversee the collection and analysis of import/export documentation, manage drawback claims, and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.

The position will also play a key role in identifying potential tariff reimbursement opportunities, including those resulting from recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and regulatory developments, ensuring the company captures all eligible duty recovery opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Duty Drawback Program Management

  • Coordinate, maintain, and execute a compliant duty drawback program, including data and document collection (import, export, receiving, manufacturing, etc.) and auditing prior to claim submissions.
  • Prepare and file drawback submissions and ensure timely submission of claims with appropriate documentation.
  • Direct and manage the workload of the duty drawback broker, ensuring accurate and complete data is provided.
  • Review company import/export activity to maximize duty recovery opportunities.
  • Monitor drawback bond sufficiency and work with Customs Regulatory teams to make adjustments as required.
  • Manage and document drawback refunds, ensuring accurate allocation to business units and reporting to Finance.

Trade Compliance & Tariff Strategy

  • Identify opportunities for tariff reimbursement or duty recovery, including those related to recent legal and regulatory developments affecting tariffs.
  • Maintain awareness of regulatory updates, court rulings, and federal policy changes impacting global trade and duty drawback programs.
  • Evaluate the potential impact of South American duty structures and trade regulations on company import/export operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Drive process improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting, and Finance to maximize refund recovery per manufactured unit.
  • Coordinate with business units, Customs Regulatory teams, and duty drawback brokers regarding drawback desk reviews and regulatory inquiries (CF28s).
  • Conduct feasibility analyses to determine eligibility for Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain and update Drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and prepare submissions for new activities when required.
  • Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, and documentation related to duty drawback processes.
  • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on duty drawback strategies, compliance requirements, and recovery opportunities.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of experience managing U.S. Customs Duty Drawback programs.
  • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required.
  • Strong knowledge of CFR Titles 15 and 19, including in-depth understanding of Duty Drawback regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing and filing drawback submissions and regulatory documentation with U.S. Customs.
  • Working knowledge of international trade regulations and duties within South American markets, including import/export considerations across the region.
  • Ability to identify compliance issues and propose corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Global Trade Management software.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) with strong analytical capabilities.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management, and engineering across multiple time zones.
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Sales & Field Testing Manager - Cement Additives
🏢 Sika
Salary not disclosed
Lyndhurst, NJ 3 days ago

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

  • Visit cement plants, building strong relationship with the cement market.
  • Regular communication with Company’s Director of Cement Additives and Company’s Technical Service.
  • Follow closely on-site field trials.
  • Jointly work with commercial/technical team to understand the customer requirement, and making adjustment of products to support existing business and capture new market opportunities to grow the business.
  • Jointly work with commercial team to gather market intelligence to better understand industry trend and competitors. Working with Product Management to develop new product to grow and improve profitability of the business.
  • Develop and regularly update competitors’ product database to support commercial growth.
  • Develop, implement, and manage customer complaint process to make sure all complaints are well taken care, timely response to customers, and high degree of customer satisfaction is achieved.
  • Provide value added service to customer – seminar, technical presentation, on site troubleshooting.
  • Serve as the technical expert to SIKA’s customers by troubleshooting technical issues at the Cement Plant, demonstrating Sika’s product capabilities, recommending solutions and serving as Sika’s representative in technical proposals to the customers. Provide first level of field troubleshooting to customers.
  • Promote safety working environment and commit to achieve zero accident target.
  • Report to Direct Manager on activity, market, competition, key projects, trials.

Qualifications



  • Diploma / University degree in engineering (preferably chemical engineer)
  • 3-5 years hands-on field experience in Cement Industry
  • Strong relevant industry and segment knowledge & network
  • Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn and apply knowledge
  • A self-starter, excellent time and self-management, require minimum supervision
  • Ability to work independently and willing to travel on a frequent basis
  • Excellent customer relationship management skill
  • Ability to influence and lead multi function to achieve goals
  • Good communication and team player

Additional Information

· 401k with Generous Company Match

· Bonuses

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

· Paid Parental Leave

· Life Insurance

· Disability Insurance

· Paid time off, paid holidays

· Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time

· Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

· Education Assistance

· Professional Development Opportunities

· Employee Referral Program & More!



Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Laboratory Technician - Juvenile Products
✦ New
🏢 SGS
Salary not disclosed
Fairfield, NJ 2 hours ago

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

The Technician, Laboratory, CP, under general supervision performs routine laboratory tests to determine the performance, chemical and/or physical composition of Furniture or Toys and Juvenile Products.

Job Functions

  • Works under general supervision to perform the following job functions, generally:
  • Performs routine laboratory testing, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
  • Test to applicable standards (ASTM, CSPA, ISO, SSC, etc.) and customer specific protocols.
  • Under supervision, develop, write, review, perform and validate test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department level operating and quality documents.
  • Ensure compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
  • May assist in limited internal support to marketing, sales, customer service and laboratory operations regarding test, report and other technical information.
  • Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
  • Perform general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
  • Accurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports.
  • May also have prep or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
  • May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the data base, and prepare sample labels.
  • May be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per established procedure.
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
  • Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling list of supplies to be ordered when needed.
  • Assists in calibration / verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.
  • Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Toy and Juvenile product Lab- This position performs performance, chemical and physical testing of toy, juvenile products, children's products, and furniture consumer products learning multiple industry methods

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering OR equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
  • 2-5 years working in relevant SBU industrial/lab/field setting with experience following strict safety standards (Preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
  • A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.

Physical Demands of the Job

  • Stand: Occasionally
  • Move or traverse: Frequently
  • Sit: Constantly
  • Use hands: Constantly
  • Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
  • Climb or balance: Occasionally
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
  • Talk/hear: Constantly
  • Taste/Smell: Occasionally
  • Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs

Pay Range: $21.00-26.00/ hour

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $21.00-$26.00/ hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
  • Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close May 4, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 2 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

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Laboratory Technician
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Fairfield, NJ 1 day ago
  • Prepare microbiological media, reagents, and test materials required for routine laboratory testing.
  • Perform microbiological analyses on raw materials, finished products, environmental monitoring samples, and water systems.
  • Practice and maintain strict aseptic techniques and laboratory disinfection procedures per SOPs.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of laboratory activities in accordance with cGMP and data integrity standards.
  • Maintain laboratory records including notebooks, electronic systems, and LIMS documentation.
  • Perform quality assurance and laboratory monitoring activities, including:
  • Media preparation and qualification
  • Environmental and laboratory area monitoring
  • Incubator and equipment monitoring
  • Instrument calibration and maintenance
  • Sterilization and cleaning verification
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory work environment.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related life sciences field
  • 0–2 years of laboratory experience (internship or academic laboratory experience acceptable)
  • Basic understanding of microbiological techniques and scientific principles
  • Familiarity with cGMP or regulated laboratory environments preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate laboratory documentation
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Nuclear Engineer
Salary not disclosed

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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