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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Lead Certified Medical Assistant (Lead CMA) is responsible for coordinating the clinical flow, the interaction of all certified medical assistant (MA) staff, and daily functions. Ensures all MAs provide quality medical treatment. Promotes a positive work environment to align with departmental and organizational goals.

A day in the life of a Lead Certified Medical Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs all duties of the Medical Assistant (see job description).
• Schedules all medical assistant and clerical staff in order to achieve optimum patient/customer service, to expedite work flow collaborating with clerical coordinator to ensure full office/clinical functioning.
• Coordinates with/assists clerical coordinator with daily front end functions such as but not limited to scheduling, registration, verification of benefits, and authorizations for testing and procedures.
• Makes recommendation to correct Quality Assurance problems and ensures employees are providing quality clinical care to patients. 
• Assists with training of medical assistant staff on related services. Ensure medical assistants can perform the specialized testing required for quality patient care. These include but are not limited to A1C testing, blood glucose monitor downloading and all other required point of care testing.
• Assists with staff proficiency and competency assessment in performing these tests on an ongoing basis. Informs management if additional education is needed, and provides feedback to nurse coordinator/manager on staff proficiency on an ongoing basis.
• Orients MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades.
• Ensures that the equipment is in working order, maintained properly and logbooks are up to date including calibration of equipment used for daily functioning of each clinic. Places proper work orders to correct any identified issues and teaches staff on this process so all are empowered to care for the work areas to ensure proper patient care. Delegates as necessary to share responsibilities and knowledge. 
• Ensures departmental policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinates the unit statistical data collection, reviews results, and makes recommendations for improvement based on the analysis. 
• Consults with the nurse coordinator/manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution. 
• Participates in the budget process in collaboration with the nurse coordinator/manager. Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Delegates responsibilities to MA staff in order to develop their potential and follows up on performance.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e. age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, family member and/or primary care giver at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). 
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Must be proficient with use of computer systems; possess excellent communication skills and the ability to function in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• 5 years experience in clinical environment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certified Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Advanced Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist or Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Clinical Administrative Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

About Kinetic Brands

Unconventional brands for unconventional people.

Kinetic is a full-stack brand operator managing a portfolio of digital brands. The brands we operate are the opposite of basic. Each brand has a distinct identity, memorable product, and cult following. Through our full-stack infrastructure (meaning we manage everything in-house–including fulfillment, supply chain, R&D, marketing, and development), we create bespoke products that stand out even in the most crowded of industries.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Chief of Staff to support the Chief Operating Officer and President. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with the executive team in overseeing a complex, multi-brand organization. The ideal candidate’s intellectual curiosity will drive them to holistically understand the business while their extreme ownership will result in them approaching business decisions and deliverables with the highest degree of thoughtfulness.

You will

• Partner with leadership to frame decisions, evaluate tradeoffs, and optimize outcomes across brand, product, operations, and finance. Recommend courses of action after acquiring data and conducting research.
• Identify issues before they become fires; extinguish the ones that already are by coordinating various teams to singular outcomes.
• Partner with executives to identify, coach, and develop high-potential directors, strengthening leadership capability, addressing gaps head-on, and accelerating readiness for expanded responsibility.
• Break down silos by strengthening cross-functional communication, clarifying ownership, and improving how work moves across the organization.
• Organize and manage cross-functional projects and key initiatives, establishing clear goals, timelines, and ownership.
• Synthesize complex information into clear insights, recommendations, and next steps.
• Learn and understand processes and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Ensure meetings are well-structured, decisions are documented, and follow-through is clear. Document key decisions, assumptions, and tradeoffs to support learning over time.
• Take ownership of special initiatives that cut across teams or require senior-level attention. Step in as a problem-solver when something important is stuck or unclear.

You have

• A holistic understanding of business operations and financials; experience in small organizations, DTC, consumer goods, manufacturing, or a related environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple factors and perspectives to support high-quality decision-making.
• The capacity for exceptional discretion and judgment when handling sensitive leadership, personnel, and strategic issues.
• The curiosity to go wide and deep. Gathering knowledge and insights from throughout the organization, across all departments.
• A track record of developing cross-functional relationships by demonstrating competence, trustworthiness, humility, and willingness to learn.
• Experience managing/organizing projects and tracking/reporting on progress of key initiatives.
• Interest in brand marketing and consumer goods; experience or enthusiasm for cosmetics is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clarity.
• A business degree in finance, operations, law, or management; MBA a plus
• Nice to have: experience founding or leading a startup or small company, with firsthand exposure to ambiguity, resource constraints, and rapid decision-making

Perks

• Healthcare You Can Count On – Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you covered when it matters most.
• Unlimited PTO – Take the time you need—we trust you (plus, we require a minimum!).
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid + 4 weeks eased return to work. Family first!
• 401k Match – We match 4% to help grow your future.
• Monthly Home Office Stipend – We cover part of your phone or internet bill.
• Employee Discounts – Big savings on our products, just for you!

Work environment

• Hybrid - This role is required to be onsite at our Passaic, NJ warehouse 2-4 days a week and at our Jersey City, NJ office 1-2 days a week.

Kinetic Brands is an equal opportunity employer — we believe being successful is directly tied to creating a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Buyer / Purchasing Manager – Manufacturer Sourcing

About the Role

We are seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing directly from manufacturers and production suppliers. This individual will play a key role in building supplier partnerships, negotiating pricing and terms, and ensuring reliable product availability to support company growth.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong experience working directly with manufacturers, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating cost-effective purchasing agreements.

What You’ll Do

• Source products and materials directly from manufacturers and production partners
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new manufacturing suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), payment terms, and supply agreements
• Manage the full purchasing cycle including RFQs, purchase orders, order tracking, and delivery coordination
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and key vendors
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to maintain optimal stock
• Partner with operations, logistics, and sales teams to ensure consistent product availability
• Analyze supplier pricing and market trends to identify cost savings opportunities
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, reliability, pricing, and delivery timelines
• Resolve supply chain issues including delays, shortages, or quality concerns

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience
• Proven experience working directly with manufacturers or production suppliers
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Experience managing RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier contracts
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP / purchasing systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience sourcing from domestic and/or international manufacturers
• Background in wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or product-based companies
• Familiarity with importing, logistics, and supply chain coordination

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to build and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Collaborative and growing organization with strong career development opportunities

Job Title: Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Location: Franklin Lakes NJ

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Pay: $35/hr W2

Job Summary:

Reporting to a supervisor/manager or higher, the Technician 2- Microbiology associate will:

- Execute a variety of laboratory tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products

- raw materials, and medical devices.

- Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions.

Responsibilities:

- Perform routine and non-routine USP, ASTM, ISO, and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective, antiseptic, or disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden).

- Execute testing following standard operating procedures in a BioSafety Level-2 Laboratory

- Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration under established procedures.

- Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks following good documentation practice (GDP),

- Good laboratory practices (GLP) and supports compliance with GLP.

- Works proactively and independently with minimal oversight/supervision to complete projects.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Microbiology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry.

Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting of microbiology or related industrial

Required Skills:

- Working either as part of a team and independently is required.

- Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills

- Ability to organize and prioritize work with limited guidance

- Experience working in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory, academic or industrial

Preferred Skills:

- Experience performing microbiology testing in a GXP laboratory

- Experience working with LIMS data management software

Physical Demands:

Work for extended periods of time in front of a biological safety cabinet, Standing or sitting at a laboratory bench for extended periods of time, Able to lift 25 lbs, Wear PPE appropriate for a BSL-2 laboratory, Able to lift 25 lbs, Wear PPE appropriate for a BSL-2 laboratory

Work Environment:

BSL-2 Laboratory environment using personal protective equipment (PPE), where may encounter/use biological, chemical or human body fluid for testing and handle biohazardous waste. The Shift is a Hybrid Shift 12-8pm. Some weekend work may be required.