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Quality Assurance Supervisor

Bay Area, CA (On-site: Richmond, CA)

Full-Time

Confidential | Drug Testing Industry (Stealth Mode)

Peoplework LLC is looking for a highly motivated Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our client’s team! The primary role will responsible for developing, establishing and maintaining quality systems programs, policies, processes, procedures, training materials, and controls enhancing the performance and quality of products to demonstrate conformance to established standards and regulations. This position reports to the SVP of Operations.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

·       Manage quality program for the company in support of new production line bring up, product related manufacturing activities and document control.

·       Issuance of batch records and labels for commercial product manufacturing.

·       Own production documentation review and product release, issuance of batch records and labels for commercial product manufacturing.

·       Responsible for incoming receiving and QC activities.

·       Lead complaint, CAPA, and training record initiation and completion.

·       Assist troubleshooting activities, including root cause analysis, to achieve a timely resolution.

·       Author and review relevant departmental documentation.

·       Ensure compliance is adhered to for review requirement for all documents.

·       Maintenance of controlled document program including upgrades to QMS when required.

·       Provide support for document control function through routing, review, distribution, approval, and release of documents.

·       Process Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Records, Validation Documents, Miscellaneous Reports, Forms, and Material Specifications through Greenlight Guru.

·       Manage Training program, including initiation of training required as a result of new hire, document change, CAPA, etc.

·       Management of the Document Control archive room including organization, filing and retrieval of documents as needed.

·       Adherence to the Corporate and Company record retention policy for documents stored within the Document Control archive room.

·       Assess resource needs to assure that the accurate level of quality support is provided when needed with the competencies needed.

·       Maintain effective Quality Metrics and define and execute activities to resolve decreases in performance.

·       Establishes and maintains Quality milestones and timelines

·       Represent Quality Systems as required in support of cross-functional team projects.

·       Identify Quality Initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to complete them and provide guidance and direction of the Quality Systems Body-of-Knowledge

·       Identify opportunities to apply, continuously improve, and redefine quality systems and controls for all divisional product-related processes in accordance with applicable internal, domestic and international quality regulations, US 21 CFR 820 (QSR), ISO 13485, etc.

·       Assist in hiring process and creation of relevant job descriptions.

·       Manages staff; provides staff with coaching, training and opportunities to develop skills, and gives ongoing, constructive and timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.

Experience

·       Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or related field.

·       5+ years professional experience in medical device or related fields.

·       1+ years of direct supervisory experience in an industrial setting.

·       Experience working in a quality system environment, or related combination of education and work experience.

·       Previous experience in medical device manufacturing environment.

·       Effective planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask and work with a high degree of accuracy and recall.

·       Strong written, oral, interpersonal, group and telephone communication skills.

·       Work with Subject Matter Experts to provide demonstrations as needed.

·       Experience working with Electronic Document Management Systems preferred.

·       Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

·       Strong customer service skills.

Work Habits

·       Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team to achieve project goals and timelines is required.

·       Strong verbal, written communication skills, including the ability to communicate efficiently with multiple people both internally and externally.

·       Ability to prepare and present information to groups.

·       Uses professional methods to contribute to the development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.

·       Ability to lead and motivate others in both matrixed and direct-line management environments.

Why This Role

• Join a confidential, early-stage drug testing company with meaningful impact on assay development and lab operations
• Opportunity to work closely with scientists, engineers, and quality teams
• Competitive compensation and benefits; salary range: $115,000-$120,000/year

Due to the stealth nature of the organization, additional details will be shared during the interview process.

Interested?

Apply directly or message me to learn more.

Who is Nulixir?

Nulixir, a nano-biotechnology start-up, is a VC-backed business-to-business (B2B) company that develops, manufactures, and licenses intellectual property (IP) for smart nanocarriers, called nanovesicles, which optimize the performance of functional ingredients in food & beverage products. Nulixir, as the Function HouseTM, is revolutionizing the functional ingredient space by introducing a realm of functionality and shaping the future of intelligent food. This patented technology (70+ patents) has applications across multiple verticals in food and beverage (e.g., nootropics, energy stimulants, vitamins, probiotics, protein, etc.).

Founded in 2019, the company brought together a team of CPG leaders, cancer researchers, US attorneys, and nutritionists to overcome long-standing challenges in the Food and Beverage Industry. The firm’s founder has extensive experience in the development of nanocarriers for cancer therapeutics.

In the past-year, Nulixir sales have grown ~8x with strong interest from small, mid-size and many large CPG companies to partner with Nulixir and incorporate the technology in their products. Nulixir boasts an impressive board of senior executives from companies like Pepsi, Danone, McKinsey & Company, Paine Schwartz Partners, etc. The company currently has 30+ employees with a stellar executive team who come from food B2B companies such as ADM, Givaudan, Kerry, and ex-MBB consultants.

Position Overview:

Are you a dynamic, highly organized, and proactive professional looking to make a significant impact at a cutting-edge company? Nulixir, a leader in the food and beverage innovation industry, is searching for a top-tier Associate Scientist reporting to our Director of Product. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be at the heart of a fast-growing, innovative company that is transforming the way we consume nutrients.

In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of scientists to develop a pipeline of new products primarily beverages and further enhance Nulixir’s proprietary technology. High productivity is expected and familiarity with conducting experiments is highly desired. You will be part of a small team working on introducing new products based on customer briefs to address unmet consumer needs and/or resolve technical tensions. Our customers range from small start-ups to large blue-chip companies. We focus on developing functional products that provide a higher nutrition compared to other similar products as the active ingredients in these products are enhanced by our proprietary technology. This role is critical to the success of the organization as you will be expected to lead customer projects and bring it to commercialization which would ultimately enable higher revenue for the company.

Position Location:

This position will be based at our HQ facilities located in the Austin, TX Metropolitan Area.

In this critically important role, these are things we consider valuable:

- Productive experience in flavor and food ingredient creation

- Knowledge and/or experience in liquid-state nanoparticle synthesis and the related characterization techniques.

- Track record of publications and presentation indicative of high recognition of candidate’s research in relevant areas by peers.

- Experience working in a GMP environment.

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Ambitious and driven to grow with the company

- Strong problem solving toolkit

- Excited to work at an early-stage start-up (prior start-up experience is a plus)

- 1-2 years of prior work experience preferred

- Willing to learn and be coached

Relevant Job Experiences, Skills, and Key requirements for this role:

• Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Colloid & Surface Science, Nanoparticle Synthesis.
• Knowledge and/or experience in liquid-state nanoparticle synthesis and the related characterization techniques
• Track record of publications and presentation indicative of high recognition of candidate’s research in relevant areas by peers.
• Excited to work at an early-stage start-up (prior start-up experience is a plus)
• Prior experience in flavor and food ingredient developed preferred
• Experience working in a GMP environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ambitious and driven to grow with the company
• Strong problem solving toolkit
• Willing to learn and be coached

We Offer:

• A unique and diverse company culture, shaped by people with commitment, sense of responsibility, risk-taking and discipline
• An excellent start-up work environment, flat hierarchy, and short decision paths
• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Annual Performance Bonus; and
• Stock options

Nulixirians’ Culture:

We recruit, promote, and reward based off of our five core values:

• Sleeves Up - At Nulixir, we provide the autonomy and creativity needed to own your role, iterate where needed and drive impact on a massive scale.
• 100% Transparency - Nulixir is passionate about open feedback at all levels of the company. This allows us to fail fast, create in real time and build an open company culture.
• Be Defiantly Great - We are defiant, that’s in our lifeblood, we accomplish what other people think are impossible. Challenging the status quo is our lifeblood.
• Unconditional Empathy - Our customers are real people with real business needs, and we are here to listen and tackle accordingly. If we care and respect each other, there is no challenge we can’t overcome.
• Be the solution, not just the critic - take ownership and drive collaboration. We work together and we build together.

General Overview:

Emvolon Inc. ( ) is an innovative MIT climate-tech spin-off on a mission to convert greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals like green methanol and green ammonia. Leveraging our patented technology, we transform car engines into cost-effective, modular chemical plants. This groundbreaking approach enables us to support various industries, including maritime, aviation, energy, waste management and agriculture, in powering the global economy without emissions. At Emvolon, we are proud to have attracted capital from notable VC funds and have been recognized with grants from ARPA-E, the US Department of Energy, the US Department of Agriculture, and the National Science Foundation.  

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Process Engineer with a strong background in EPC project execution, proven history of developing FEED packages for chemicals/fuels and novel process scale-up, to assist with the design, commissioning and deployment of our first-of-a-kind (FOAK) methane-to-methanol conversion technology.

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and commissioning of a transformative, cost-effective chemicals production technology. In this role you will work in a multidisciplinary engineering team and support key engineering efforts across FEED, detailed design, fabrication, and start-up, partnering closely with EPC contractors, technology partners, and internal R&D teams.

This role is ideal for a mid-career level process engineer who is eager to apply EPC discipline to emerging clean technologies, and help scale innovative gas-to-chemicals solutions to commercial reality.

●     Lead engineering efforts for FOAK systems from engineering design through commissioning, ensuring delivery

of safe, robust, and scalable process design

●     Provide technical leadership on core process engineering deliverables such as

○     Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

○     Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

○     Heat and Material Balances

○     Equipment datasheets and specifications

●     Execute and validate process simulations using Aspen HYSYS to support equipment sizing and system

optimization

●     Drive and support FEED and detailed engineering in collaboration with EPC firms, ensuring alignment with

project schedules, cost targets, and regulatory requirement

●     Support HAZOPs, PHAs, and other process safety reviews, integrating best practices into engineering design and

operation plans

●     Oversee the design, procurement, and integration of modular/skid-mounted process systems, ensuring fit-for-

purpose design and manufacturability

●     Provide hands-on technical support during FAT, commissioning, and start-up of pilot and demonstration

systems, including on-site troubleshooting and optimization

●     Assist development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), control philosophies, and start-up guides to

ensure safe and consistent plant operation

●     Work cross-functionally with R&D, operations, and business development teams to meet technical milestones

and customer-driven performance metrics

●     Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with EH&S standards and applicable codes (e.g., API,

ASME, NFPA)

●     Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.

●     5+ years of process engineering experience in EPC project environments, including FEED, detailed design, and

start-up

●     Proven experience in process scale-up, especially in novel or first-of-a-kind technologies, and working with

modular or skid-mounted systems

●     Deep understanding of gas processing, hydrocarbon separation, and reactor-based systems (preferably

methanol synthesis or syngas conversion)

●     Demonstrated ability to translate process requirements into industrial-grade engineering packages and work

effectively with multidisciplinary EPC teams

●     Strong hands-on experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS)

●     Field experience with plant commissioning, troubleshooting, and start-up

●     Knowledge of process automation, instrumentation, and control systems is a plus

●   Strong understanding of process safety, with experience conducting and implementing HAZOP

recommendations

●     Experience in early-stage clean tech, startups, or FOAK commercialization environments

●     Knowledge of renewable natural gas (RNG), syngas processing, or alternative fuels

●     Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders including EPC

contractors, vendors, and internal teams

●     High tolerance for ambiguity, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced

development environments

●     Willingness to travel to field sites and fabrication yards during critical phases of project execution

Location, Travel & Work Authorization

●     This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Woburn, MA facility. We are seeking candidates who can work in

person as part of a highly collaborative, hands-on engineering team. While the role is primarily office and lab-

based, periodic travel is expected to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities at partner and pilot

plant sites.

●     Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to sponsor

or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits:  

●     Health and dental insurance for employees and dependents

At Emvolon, our MIT roots run deep in innovation and rigorous scientific and entrepreneurial pursuits. We champion collaboration, a growth mindset, accountability, and diverse perspectives, all while prioritizing employee support and a flexible work environment. 

Emvolon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Please submit your application to

About the Company

JDC Aluminum of Tampa, Inc. is an innovative architectural aluminum company that was established in 2023 by a team of industry experts with over 70 years of combined experience. Our services include product and design, architectural support, custom and standard fabrication and power coat finishing. Our goal is to be recognized as the leader in revolutionizing the Architectural Aluminum industry through cutting-edge technology and our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

We're a startup in the aluminum window and door systems market, and right now, nobody knows who we are. We need a sales professional who can introduce us to the Florida market, open doors (literally and figuratively), and build our reputation from the ground up. We don't have an established brand presence, a massive marketing budget, or a pipeline of warm leads waiting for you. What we do have is a quality product and the opportunity for the right person to build something meaningful—and earn uncapped commissions while doing it. This role is for someone who sees a blank canvas as an opportunity, not an obstacle.

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Outside Sales Representative to take ownership of growing our customer base and establishing our presence in the market. In this role, you will actively identify, pursue, and close sales opportunities while building long-term relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, and retailers. This position is ideal for a true hunter who thrives in a startup environment, genuinely enjoys building relationships, is motivated by unlimited earning potential, and can independently create strategies to generate growth without a playbook to follow. This is a true startup sales role. If you need established brand recognition, warm leads, extensive marketing support, or a defined playbook to succeed, this may not be the right fit.

This role is Hybrid, with only a few on-site days per month. This role will be travelling 75%+ of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and develop new business opportunities by building a pipeline of qualified leads through cold outreach, emails, phone calls, site visits, social media, referrals, trade shows, and networking. 
• Identify, target and build long-term relationships with key decision-makers including contractors, architects, engineers, and retailers throughout Florida.
• Travel 75%+ of the time throughout Florida to meet clients on job sites, in offices, at trade shows, and industry events to build relationships and expand market presence.
• Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate aluminum window and door system solutions that meet their project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline status, customer interactions, and performance metrics in CRM system.
• Strategize sales activities in advance, prioritize targets, and manage time effectively across a large geographic territory
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, logistics, customer support) to ensure excellent customer experience and smooth order fulfillment.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and market conditions by participating in industry associations, events, and training.
• Represent the company professionally as a brand ambassador in a market where we're building our reputation.
• Perform other sales-related and administrative tasks as assigned to support team and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of proven B2B sales experience with demonstrated ability to generate new business through prospecting and cold outreach.
• Highly self-motivated and results-driven with ability to work independently in a startup environment with limited structure.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to cover a large territory effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the state of Florida

Nice to Have’s

• Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Hubspot).
• Experience selling building materials, window/door systems, or construction products
• Established relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, or building product retailers in Florida
• Prior experience in startup or early-stage sales environments

What You Bring

• Relationship-focused—you enjoy building relationships and trust over time; you're in it for the long-term relationship, not the quick win.
• Resilient and persistent—you don't get discouraged by rejection and understand that relationship-based sales takes time.
• Comfortable with ambiguity—you can create from the ground up without instructions.
• Consultative approach—you listen first, then recommend solutions; you're more interested in being a trusted advisor than a pushy salesperson.

What We Offer

• Base compensation $60k - $75k/year + uncapped commission structure (may change in the future)
• Company Card for business-related expenses
• Monthly vehicle/gas allowance
• Laptop & Company phone provided
• PTO + Sick + 9 Holidays
• 401(k)

*Please note that given we are a start up and are in early stages, we do not currently offer health benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.)

We’re looking for a hands-on, execution-driven Event & Community Intern to support our AI ecosystem initiatives across events, startup programs, and GTM efforts.

What You’ll Do

• Support major tech events (conference, AI expos, product launch, demo days, socials, hackathons)

• Help organize meetups, VC relationships & startup gatherings

• Coordinate logistics, contracts, on-site execution, and cross-team alignment

• Drive community outreach (founders, builders, researchers, students, partners)

• Support our Startup Program (SCALE) operations

• Draft event recap reports & assist with event-related PR/GTM materials

• Coordinate with speakers, sponsors, and other ecosystem partners

Who You Are

• Based in the Bay Area and is an event explorer!

• Strong communicator (writing + external coordination)

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, fast executor, design background preferred

• Interested in AI, startups, venture ecosystem

• Comfortable managing multiple moving parts

Bonus: prior event / startup / community experience.

Our client, Nexthop AI, is seeking a Director, Legal for their Santa Clara office (hybrid onsite schedule).

Nexthop AI, a Series B, 300-person startup, is building the next-generation AI networking platforms for hyperscalers. As an AI infrastructure startup, they are developing innovative systems to enable large-scale AI deployments. Their team is comprised of industry veterans passionate about building sophisticated systems that support the next generation of computing in a fast-paced startup environment. They are backed by Lightspeed, Kleiner, Battery Ventures, and others.

Nexthop AI is seeking its first lawyer to own and scale legal and handle all customer-facing legal matters. This role will serve as the primary legal partner to Sales, enabling revenue growth while managing risk in a fast-moving AI infrastructure company.

As the company's first legal hire, this role combines hands-on contract negotiation with building the foundational commercial legal processes, templates, and policies required to support scale. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, pragmatic, and comfortable operating independently within a rapidly scaling company.

Responsibilities:

• Be the point person on all legal matters for a growing startup
• Structure, negotiate, and draft commercial contracts supporting the execution of customer-facing agreements.
• Partner directly with Sales leadership to structure deals that close efficiently while protecting the company's interests
• Provide clear, practical guidance to Sales on contract terms, fallback positions, and deal risk
• Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-value deals
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risk across commercial transactions, including:
• Data usage and AI-related provisions
• IP ownership and licensing
• Liability, indemnity, and limitation of liability
• Balance speed and risk tolerance appropriate for a growth-stage company
• Advise leadership on legal implications of new products, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies
• Drive continual process improvement within the legal team and broader commercial operations.
• Translate legal concepts into business-friendly guidance for non-lawyers
• Manage outside counsel as needed, including scoping work and controlling costs
• Scale and manage the legal team when appropriate

Qualifications:

• JD and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 6–12+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably in:
• In-house roles closely aligned with Sales or Revenue teams in similar industries
• Proven experience negotiating complex manufacturing/supply contracts in an in-house setting
• Strong judgment and comfort in making decisions without extensive precedent or supervision
• Ability to operate as a one-person legal function in a startup environment
• Experience building and scaling - both people and infrastructure
• Commercially oriented and solutions-driven
• Direct, practical, and comfortable pushing back when necessary
• Bias towards action and getting to yes
• Comfortable with ambiguity and incomplete information

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $220-$250k per year, with significant equity.

Nexthop AI has exclusively engaged Kerwin Associates to conduct this search. Any resumes sent directly to Nexthop AI will be forwarded to Kerwin Associates. If interested in this role, please contact Anne Kerwin Payne () and Michelle LeBiavant () at Kerwin Associates.

Enterprise Account Executive

VC Backed, Fast Growth Cyber startup

New Enterprise AE hire - Growth hire for an exciting Cyber AI startup at an early stage.

Chance to put your personal stamp on the growth of the business.

You’ll be a true hunter, owning complex enterprise deals end-to-end and working directly with the CEO to build the East Coast region from the ground up.

If you thrive in unstructured environments, have a strong CISO And Senior level decision maker network in Cyber AND can turn conversations at events into real pipeline — this role is built for you!

The Role:

• Individual contributor with a meaningful enterprise quota
• Own and close large, complex enterprise deals
• Build pipeline through events, network-led selling, and smart outbound
• Partner directly with the CEO and founders on strategy, deals, and market expansion
• Be one of the first enterprise AEs shaping how the company sells and wins

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of enterprise cybersecurity sales experience
• Early AE experience at a Seed / Series A / Series B startup
• Proven success closing $100k+ ACV deals into Fortune 1000 accounts
• A strong, credible CISO / security leadership network
• Confidence winning business face-to-face at industry events and conferences
• Relentless drive, urgency, and a builder’s mindset

Mindset & Fit:

• You speak the language of CISOs, security leaders, and GRC teams
• You prospect aggressively and don’t wait for inbound
• You want ownership, autonomy, and accountability — not layers of management

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Meaningful early-stage equity with real upside
• Direct impact on company direction, GTM motion, and growth
• Work alongside highly technical founders with strong product–market fit
• Mission-driven: enabling enterprises to adopt AI securely and responsibly
• High-performance culture built on speed, transparency, and execution

About the Company:

A US-based Cyber AI startup, backed by top-tier cyber-focused VCs, solving one of the biggest problems enterprises face today: secure GenAI adoption.

If you are a proven, driven enterprise AE who wants to build something meaningful, leverage your network, and accelerate your career fast — this is one worth exploring.

Apply today and connect with me ASAP for a conversation to discuss:

Ed Carr – Trident Search.

Candidates for this role will need to have experience selling in a cyber startup, have a strong network or senior level cyber decision makers and have worked in a founding AE role before or a 1st boots on the ground cyber sales role.

$150,000 basic salary, Double OTE. Fully remote based - Covering the East Coast.

Profitmind is building the intelligence behind how retailers make pricing and merchandising decisions. Today, many of these decisions are still driven by spreadsheets, rigid rules, and manual judgment, even at the largest brands.

Our platform turns complex data such as sales, inventory, and competitive signals into clear, explainable recommendations merchants can trust. Our platform focuses on impact, helping retailers improve margin, inventory health, and decision quality at scale. 

Based in Pittsburgh, we’re a fast-growing startup with real customers. Profitmind is backed by a recent strategic investment from Accenture, and scaling its agentic AI platform to power decision-making for some of the world’s largest retailers.

About the role:

We're seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale the data infrastructure that powers our retail technology platform. As a key member of our early-stage team, you'll design and implement robust data pipelines, establish best practices for data engineering, and enable data-driven decision making across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to shape the data foundation of a growing startup and work with cutting-edge technologies in both batch and streaming data processing.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines for both batch and streaming workloads using Python and Spark 
• Build and maintain cloud-native data infrastructure to support our retail analytics and operational needs 
• Develop real-time streaming solutions to process transaction, inventory, and operational data 
• Develop AI agents to automate operations 
• Implement data quality validation and monitoring to ensure reliability across our data ecosystem 
• Establish DataOps best practices and automation as we scale our data infrastructure Own data security and privacy compliance as we handle sensitive customer and business data 
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions 
• Mentor team members and contribute to building a strong data engineering culture 

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience 
• Strong proficiency in Python for data processing and pipeline development
• Production experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Proven track record implementing both batch and streaming data pipelines
• Deep understanding of SQL and modern data warehouse technologies 
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT patterns, and workflow orchestration Experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Thrives in fast-paced, early-stage startup environments with changing priorities 

Nice to have:

• Experience in retail tech, e-commerce, or similar enterprise systems 
• Expertise with real-time processing frameworks like Kafka, Kinesis, or Flink
• Proficiency with Python data handling libraries (pandas, NumPy, polars) 
• Knowledge of data quality and observability platforms 
• Understanding of event-driven architectures, medallion architectures, and CDC patterns 
• Previous experience at an early-stage startup or building data infrastructure from scratch 
• Background working with multi-tenant SaaS platforms or enterprise analytics systems
• Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) 
• Knowledge of DataOps and MLOps best practices

Apply today to join a small, senior team working on problems that sit at the core of how global retailers operate.

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We're strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We're highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn't for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company's growth — we'd love to talk.

Apply below and let's start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we've been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We're more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We're looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Expansion Equipment Integration-Director

Reports To: AVP, Construction & Expansion

Department: Construction & Expansion (C&E)

Travel Requirement: Significant (50–70% during peak expansion cycles) will need international travel.

Position Overview

The Expansion Equipment Integration Senior Manager provides single-point ownership of capital equipment integration across all Virginia Transformer expansion initiatives. This role leads the end-to-end process from operations specification through installation, validation, commissioning, and formal turnover to plant operations and maintenance.

This is a senior program leadership role within the Construction & Expansion organization, responsible for ensuring that capital equipment investments are delivered production-ready, utilities-integrated, performance-qualified, and fully documented prior to operational release.

Role Responsibilities

Equipment Lifecycle Ownership

Lead and govern the expansion equipment process across all active projects, including:

• Operations requirement capture and validation
• Equipment specification development and engineering alignment
• Equipment acceptance norms establishment and conducting the verifications as per the norms.
• Supplier technical oversight and performance management
• Logistics co ordination
• Installation coordination with Construction Management
• Structured validation and commissioning
• Formal turnover to Operations and Plant Maintenance

This role eliminates integration gaps between Construction, Engineering, and Operations and establishes disciplined equipment governance across expansion projects.

Structured Validation & Commissioning Governance

Implement and enforce a rigorous equipment validation framework appropriate for heavy industrial manufacturing environments, including:

Installation Verification

• Confirm installation compliance with approved engineering specifications and perform pre commissioning checks.
• Validate utilities capacity and tie-ins (power, compressed air, cooling, controls, data)
• Verify mechanical and electrical installation integrity
• Ensure documentation completeness prior to energization

Operational Readiness Testing

• Conduct controlled startup testing against defined operating parameters
• Validate throughput targets, stability, and controls logic
• Confirm safety interlocks and system functionality

Production Performance Qualification

• Demonstrate sustained performance under live production conditions
• Validate throughput, yield, and scrap targets
• Formalize documented production readiness prior to turnover

No equipment is released to Operations without documented validation completion.

Organizational Leadership

Lead a dedicated team of expansion engineers with formal education in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

The team operates within the C&E organization and functions independently of plant staffing structures. Plant teams serve as stakeholders and customers throughout the integration process.

Supplier & Site Engagement

• Provide technical oversight of capital equipment suppliers
• Lead pre-shipment reviews and factory testing activities
• Coordinate installation sequencing and site readiness
• Maintain on-site presence during critical integration and commissioning phases

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive project management experience in a manufacturing environment, including direct project management of production equipment installation and integration
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-million-dollar capital equipment programs
• Direct experience managing:
• Production equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Industrial utilities integration (power distribution, compressed air, cooling systems, controls integration)
• Startup, ramp stabilization, and production readiness validation
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams responsible for capital deployment
• Working knowledge of structured equipment validation methodologies (installation verification, operational readiness testing, production performance qualification)
• Willingness and ability to travel 50–70% as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management
• PMP certification
• Experience leading Greenfield/Brownfield manufacturing startups
• Experience managing parallel multi-site capital programs
• Background in heavy industrial, automotive, aerospace, or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Experience implementing standardized commissioning and acceptance frameworks across multiple facilities

Performance Expectations

• On-time equipment integration aligned with construction schedules
• Predictable startup performance and reduced ramp instability
• Zero critical utilities conflicts at installation
• Complete documentation and maintenance readiness at turnover
• Structured warranty protection through formal acceptance governance
• Consistent production readiness across expansion sites

In Vivo Pharmacology (Senior Research Assistant - Senior Associate Scientist Level)

California Institute of Technology & Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Elowitz Lab

Full-time | Pasadena, CA (onsite) | 1-year term (renewable) | Start: March-April 2026 (flexible)

Our team in the Elowitz Lab at Caltech/HHMI is engineering therapeutic protein circuits, a new cancer-treatment modality at the intersection of synthetic biology and oncology. We're looking for an in vivo oncology scientist (Senior Research Assistant to Senior Associate Scientist) to help expand and run the program's translational in vivo engine. The role starts in an academic setting, with the option to transition into an early-stage startup in 2027.

Why therapeutic circuits?

Cancer therapies face a fundamental trade-off between effectiveness and precision, driving off-target toxicity, recurrence, and resistance. Therapeutic protein circuits address this by directly rewiring oncogenic mutations to cell death. Delivered as mRNA in lipid nanoparticles, these engineered proteins can distinguish cancer from normal cells and have shown tumor suppression in vivo. By design, these circuits "sense and kill" rather than inhibit. This mechanism makes them independent of oncogene addiction and less susceptible to resistance than most targeted therapies, potentially enabling a new generation of highly potent and specific cancer medicines.

Why join us now?

Over the past decade, our team has built and de-risked the therapeutic circuit platform. As we move toward a spinout, this is a rare chance to join at the inflection point where cutting-edge research becomes an early commercial program. You'll be part of a small, fast-moving, startup-minded team, helping build what could become a future cancer therapy.

What you'll do:

• Own and independently execute end-to-end in vivo oncology studies from tumor initiation through decision-grade analysis and reporting.
• Partner with the team to design studies and translate study plans into executable protocols.
• Execute and continuously refine a portfolio of in vivo models, including subcutaneous xenografts, orthotopic tumor models, and genetically induced models (including HTVi-initiated systems); establish and qualify new models.
• Perform hands-on mouse work, including tumor engraftment/initiation, dosing (IV, PO, IP, IT), monitoring, tumor measurements, necropsy, and tissue collection with rigorous documentation.
• Run longitudinal readouts such as IVIS bioluminescence imaging and blood sampling; perform terminal procedures, including terminal blood collection and perfusion.
• Lead downstream sample analysis workflows: process tissues for flow cytometry, IHC/IF, or spatial readouts (e.g., seqFISH) and coordinate tasks with the team.
• Conduct basic data and statistical analysis; build clear figures and concise summaries to inform study decisions and next steps.
• Support IACUC protocols and amendments; uphold high standards for animal welfare and EH&S compliance.
• Improve how we operate: upgrade our workflows/SOPs and support mentoring/training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences (or related) with 4-8 years relevant in vivo experience, or Master's degree with 2-6 years relevant in vivo experience
• Strong hands-on in vivo experience, including mouse handling, HTVi, common dosing routes (IV, PO, IT), and endpoint procedures (necropsy, tissue collection).
• Demonstrated ability to build, own, and optimize workflows and SOPs.
• High rigor, strong documentation habits, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with IACUC protocols and EH&S regulations; commitment to humane animal work.
• Proactive communicator; ownership mindset; collaborative teammate.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience across multiple tumor models (subcutaneous, orthotopic, genetically induced).
• Prior experience in an early-stage startup (Competitive salary and Caltech benefits; compensation commensurate with experience. If the program transitions into a startup and you transition with it, competitive industry salary, benefits, and equity options may be available.