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Element Staffing is recruiting for multiple entry level and experienced biology lab technicians to work for a world-renowned medical testing and research organization in Houston, TX. The technicians will conduct high complexity molecular tests in the treatment and diagnosis of viral and genetic diseases. MB (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) certifications are highly desired for experienced positions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and troubleshoot assay performance by use of DNA extraction and real-time PCR.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Perform Quality Control checks and take appropriate actions if testing, processes, or systems deviate from desired specifications.
• Accurately record all sample and results data and input into laboratory database.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, safety and compliance programs and perform tasks within those guidelines.
• Performs clinical testing in compliance with CAP, NY, CLIA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by lab manager.

Additional Information:

• Years of Experience: 2-5+ years
• Education: BS/MS Medical Technology, Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or similar
• Shift/Travel: 1st and 2nd shift
• Compensation: DOE
• Assignment Type: Contract to Hire
• Location: Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Director / Vice President of Manufacturing is a senior leadership role primarily responsible for overseeing, optimizing, and scaling all manufacturing-related functions. This role has a strong hands-on focus on manufacturing execution, production planning, sustaining engineering, and supply chain readiness within a regulated medical device environment.

The position ensures manufacturing excellence across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance, while partnering with R&D and Quality to support product development, transfer, and commercialization. Success is defined by building scalable manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent, compliant production to support business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide executive leadership and direct oversight of all manufacturing operations, including production, assembly, kitting, purchasing, supplier management, and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and commercialization timelines.
• Own manufacturing readiness for new product introductions (NPI), including design transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, and scale-up.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency, yield, cost reduction, and capacity planning through Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain best practices for production planning, inventory management, component sourcing, and supplier performance.
• Oversee sustaining engineering activities, including manufacturing engineering, equipment maintenance and qualification, root cause investigations, and product failure analysis.
• Partner closely with R&D to ensure manufacturability, process robustness, and smooth transition from development to production.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to define, implement, and maintain manufacturing and production procedures compliant with FDA, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and other applicable international regulations.
• Ensure manufacturing operations consistently meet quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing managers and staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Establish manufacturing KPIs (e.g., throughput, yield, scrap, on-time delivery, cost) and use data-driven insights to drive performance improvements.
• Manage multiple manufacturing projects and priorities through clear policies, procedures, and systems.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing interface with suppliers, contract manufacturers, auditors, and regulatory agencies, as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

May require domestic and international (including China) travel.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 12–15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within the medical device industry. Final leveling (Senior Director or Vice President) will be determined based on experience, scope, and organizational needs.
• At least 7+ years of progressive responsibility leading manufacturing, production, and sustaining engineering teams in a regulated environment.
• Deep working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and international manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing scale-up, process validation, and product commercialization.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, yield, and delivery.
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing transfer from R&D to production and supporting ongoing sustaining activities.
• Experience managing suppliers, component sourcing, and external manufacturing partners.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain, to resolve manufacturing and production challenges.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and leadership teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and NetSuite.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree desirable.

Annual Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)

Location: San Leandro, CA (Onsite, Full-time)

Company Website: Type: Full-time

Medical Instrument Development Laboratories, Inc. (MIDLabs) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Note: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not accepting unsolicited recruiter inquiries at this time.

The Newtron Group is one of the largest privately-owned Specialty Electrical Construction companies in the United States and is among the nation’s leading Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation providers. We also offer a suite of innovative and customized Analytical, Automation, Heat Trace, Integration and Design solutions for a wide range of industries. With offices across the southeast and west coast, we have performed work across the United States and have established strong partnerships with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.

The expectation of excellence in the delivery of our services as described in our Core Values and Beliefs is what drives our project management teams. This expectation is what led us to use our 51+ years of project history and our long-term employees’ experiences to develop a first-class project management system for the work that we perform. We refer to it as the Newtron Group Control System or NGCS for short. NGCS tracks all project activities such as purchasing, installation, scheduling, delays, and conflicts down to the smallest detail and allows everyone on the project team from field craftspeople to our clients to have access to this critical information at a moment’s notice. NGCS also automatically feeds Primavera schedule activity updates. It provides information in a controlled fashion that focuses the data to the task being performed which makes it easy to understand. Coupled with the experience and training that our long-term employees have using NGCS, our project teams can anticipate issues before they occur. All of this provides our clients with a high-quality management experience and instills confidence that we will deliver consistent and dependable results on all our projects.

The Project Controls Coordinator is required to establish and maintain a control database following the Project Baseline. Responsibilities/Duties: Establish project specific budgets and work break down structure (WBS). Develop the projects controls database using our proprietary software. Establish and assign activity codes to the work elements and track project cost and progress by charge code. Create a comprehensive, properly linked CPM schedule. Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure that the project maintains a positive cash flow. Implement and maintain the Change Management Procedure for change orders, trending and forecasting Issues weekly and monthly progress and cost reports. Tracking and maintaining historical data. Perform database downloads into our project controls program. Build, maintain and update the project progress curves. Estimating. Project documentation. Generate and submit extra work orders and change orders. Provide technical support to the field employees. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Position Summary: The Greeter performs various Customer Service activities, to include greeting all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information and direction to customers, distributing promotional materials, and other front-end tasking to support business needs. Greeters are expected to smile and be friendly and outgoing with every guest. They will provide an over the top customer service experience for every guest, ensuring that our customers feel welcomed and appreciated.

Essential Functions:

• Greets all customers as they enter the store in a friendly and outgoing manner.
• Actively promoting programs including but not limited to CLUB Membership (US only), VOC and In-Store Pickup.
• Modeling our brand standard for customer service by presenting a professional image by adhering to our dress code with a green logo shirt for Bass Pro Shops or tan logo shirt for Cabela's, name badge visible, appropriate apparel/footwear that meets dress code guidelines, a smile, eye contact, and welcoming body language.
• Checks in all customers' merchandise for return.
• Checks in all Vendor representatives, completing the necessary visitor log information and controlling the visitor badges.
• Remains aware of all "Special events" in the store and informs customers of details of events, sales, or promotions. Additionally, will provide customers with promotional materials to support special events.
• Ensures entryway and surrounding work area remain clean, tidy, and safe for customers and Outfitters.
• Assists facilitation of customer check-in of all firearms/weapons by notifying the appropriate trained and designated Outfitter to complete the guest check-in per company SOP. Please note, however, that Greeters themselves should never accept, possess, or handle a firearm while performing their job duties.
• All other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Excellent organization skills and attention to details.
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to new processes and procedures.
• Excellent self-motivation and initiative while unsupervised.

Travel Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly walks and stands
• Occasionally performs computer work and lifts up to 50 pounds
• Seldom to never sits
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information
• Constantly repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally work in low or high temperatures
• Occasionally work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Occasionally work in noisy environments
• Light work that includes constantly moving and lifting objects up to 20 pounds, occasionally move and lift objects up to 100 pounds or more (utilizing a team lift as needed)

Independent Judgement:

• Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Part Time Benefits Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level SAR Signal & Image Processing Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join the Kent Space SEIT team located in Kent, WA (Seattle, WA) . This position will focus on developing radar analysis and algorithms in a mission-critical environment that directly empowers our defensive capabilities. You will develop and validate requirements for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems, perform trade studies, design and run tests to verify performance, support engineering compliance, and provide lifecycle root-cause analysis. Work is performed under general direction with contributions to proposals as needed.

This role emphasizes algorithm design and software implementation: develop and evaluate radar algorithms (signal and image processing, detection, tracking, imaging) and translate them into production-ready code. Proficiency in Python or C++ for algorithm development, prototyping, and data analysis is required; experience with signal and image processing toolsets, real-time software constraints, requirements tracing, and test-program design is highly valued. Strong analytical, communication, and customer-focused skills with a commitment to quality and safety are essential.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and test radar algorithms and translate analytic designs into production-ready code using Python (and other languages as needed)

• Perform trade studies to evaluate algorithm and system performance; iterate designs based on results and test data

• Participate in customer meetings, capture requirements and feedback, and provide technical support for operational tools and deployments.

• Support agile software development practices: write user stories, participate in sprints, review code, and deliver incremental capability updates.

• Define and execute test plans, perform root-cause analysis of anomalies, and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure requirements compliance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 

• Requires an active DoD Top Secret Clearance

• 2+ years of relevant experience in radar systems, electromagnetic analysis, or related fields, including algorithm development and system-level testing.

• 1+ years’ experience with Python, C++, C, or Matlab for algorithm development, prototyping, and data analysis; experience with signal processing toolsets and simulation environments

• Demonstrated ability to derive and trace requirements, DEVELOP test CASES, and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Willing to travel domestically as needed (~10%)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active TS/SCI

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Math, or related field with focus on radar or electromagnetics.

• Experience with real-time software architectures and implementation (C/C++, RTOS, or embedded systems).

• Prior work on radar signal processing algorithms (detection, tracking, SAR/ISAR, waveform design) or electronic warfare techniques.

• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, NumPy/SciPy, and signal-processing libraries and toolchains.

• Hands-on experience with test-range operations, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight or ground test campaigns.

• Knowledge of requirements management tools, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and supplier/partner integration processes.

• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Coding Challenge:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Pay and Benefits :

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Associate (Level 2) Summary Pay Range: $98,600 - $133,400

Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary Pay Range: $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

We're seeking an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to join our Observability team at Pinterest. This role combines deep technical expertise in distributed systems and data engineering with a product-oriented mindset to build world-class observability solutions that empower our engineering organization.As a Staff Engineer on the Observability team, you'll be responsible for designing and building the infrastructure and tools that provide visibility into Pinterest's large-scale distributed systems, helping thousands of engineers understand, debug, and optimize their services.

What you'll do:

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• Define and execute the observability roadmap, treating it as a product. Understand engineering team needs and translate them into technical solutions with measurable impact.
  
• Architect, build, and scale distributed observability infrastructure (metrics, logs, traces) to handle massive volumes across Pinterest's distributed systems.
  
• Build high-performance data pipelines and storage for real-time and historical telemetry analysis at Pinterest scale.
  
• Champion Best Practices: Establish observability standards and patterns across the organization, making it easy for teams to instrument their services and gain actionable insights
  
• Technical Leadership: Mentor engineers, lead architectural reviews, and influence technical decisions across teams to improve overall system reliability and performance
  
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with SRE, Infrastructure, Product Engineering, and other teams to understand pain points and deliver solutions that improve developer productivity and system reliability
  
• Innovation: Stay current with observability trends and technologies, evaluating and adopting cutting-edge tools and techniques to keep Pinterest at the forefront
  

What we're looking for:

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  
• Product Mindset: Demonstrated ability to work backwards from customer needs -understanding user needs, prioritizing features, measuring success, and iterating based on feedback. Experience building internal platforms or tools with strong adoption
  
• Distributed Systems Expertise: 7+ years of experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems with deep understanding of consistency, availability, scalability, and failure modes
  
• Data Engineering Skills: Strong background in building data pipelines, working with time-series databases, columnar storage, stream processing (Kafka, Flink, etc.), and data modeling at scale
  
• Observability Domain Knowledge: Hands-on experience with modern observability tools and practices including metrics, logging, tracing, and profiling. Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar technologies
  
• Programming Proficiency: Expert-level coding skills in languages like Java, Python, Go, or Scala with ability to write production-quality code
  
• Systems Thinking: Ability to see the big picture while managing complex technical details, balancing trade-offs between cost, performance, and reliability
  
• Experience building observability platforms from the ground up or significantly scaling existing solutions
  
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and technologies (Kubernetes, service mesh, etc.)
  
• Track record of driving adoption of internal platforms through excellent documentation, UX, and developer advocacy
  
• Experience with machine learning or anomaly detection applied to observability use cases
  
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  
• Contributions to open-source observability projects, a plus
  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

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• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
  
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
  

Relocation Statement:

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Job Summary:

• Explains test procedures and purpose. Demonstrates equipment for patient. Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic tests and medical procedures. Observes, monitors, and evaluates patient condition during and after procedures.
• Assists physician in developing new techniques and procedures. Assists provider in patient examination and procedures. Prepares exam results for interpretation by physician. Reads and assesses diagnostic test abnormalities.
• Consults with provider concerning procedures and patient condition. Follows standard infection control procedures. Monitors and evaluates test readings during procedures. Alerts physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.
• Responds to emergencies and stat requests. Transports patients to/from procedure area.
• Performs non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic procedures. Operates ultrasound equipment.
• Schedules patient appointments/procedures. Records and charts patient data using proper CPT and ICD9. Interviews patients and collects patient data. Takes patient medical and prescription history. Reviews patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.
• Compiles data for Quality Assurance. Completes diagnostic examination requisitions. Completes forms and records.
• Issues reports on findings. Looks up and reports test results as requested.
• Prepares lab worksheets. Performs accurate measurements and calculations on diagnostic test procedures.
• Indexes studies for future reference. Scans, reads, and calculates machine tracings.
• Maintains current records of all meetings. Records and maintains daily log and files of complete studies. Records and maintains log of procedures. Prepares workload statistics. Enters into vascular database.
• Ensures equipment is available for procedures and examinations. Calibrates and adjusts equipment as needed. Arranges for repair of equipment. Maintains equipment in good working order. Performs minor adjustments and/or repairs on equipment. Test equipment.
• Prepares and processes supplies, equipment and instruments. Fills requests for equipment and supplies. Maintains and orders supplies. Prepares procedure and exam rooms. Selects and sets out appropriate and sterile supplies. Disposes of expendable medical supplies and contaminated materials.
• Maintains sterilized supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Receives sorts and decontaminates equipment. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates department activities with other departments.
• Orients and trains new or less experienced personnel. Provides functional direction to assigned staff.
• Attends conferences, meetings and in-service training programs. Serves as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.
• Assures ICAVL standards are adhered to.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in vascular setting.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in duplex carotid, venous, and peripheral arterial scanning.

• Graduate from an approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA; or equivalent related experience.

• Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

• Knowledge of common consequences of vascular trauma, including hemorrhage, hematoma, false aneurysm and arterio-venous fistulae and how non-invasive testing methods may be used to help identify these abnormalities.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology of vascular disease.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, problem solving, interpersonal relations and customer service.

• Associates degree in related field.

Open date: February 13, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for up to three new full-time Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars to start as soon as July 2026. The exact start date is negotiable. These positions are available for two years, and are non-renewable. J-1 visa sponsorship is available for this position.

These postdoctoral positions are for academics in the early stages of their career who demonstrate exceptional potential as a scholar and researcher. Applicants should either have completed a doctoral degree, or be able to convincingly demonstrate that they will complete the degree before they intend to start this postdoctoral position (e.g. by documenting a scheduled viva/final defense).

We are seeking applicants with active research plans in any of the following areas:

BPS 1) We seek applicants pursuing a research agenda at the intersection of computer science and applied economics, with interdisciplinary training and interests in both topics. The successful applicant will work on projects that address pressing policy issues, using a mix of quantitative and computational methods (e.g., econometrics, data science, AI/ML). Examples of active projects include, but are not limited to, developing theory and methods for robust and equitable decision making in social settings; the use of machine learning and digital data to guide resource allocation and related policies in low-income countries; and creating and validating new techniques for monitoring living standards and well-being in high-stakes policy environments. This position will be supervised by Joshua Blumenstock.

BPS 2) We seek applicants with interdisciplinary training and interests pursuing a research agenda at the intersection of information science, computational social science, and public-interest research. The successful applicant will work on projects that examine how sociotechnical information systems shape high-stakes decision-making across digital and institutional contexts to address pressing issues in information access, trustworthiness, and credibility, using a mix of computational, quantitative, and qualitative methods (e.g., natural language processing, digital trace data, surveys, and interviews). Examples of active projects include, but are not limited to, studying online communities as informal information infrastructures; analyzing how search engines and digital platforms structure the visibility and credibility of information; developing methods to monitor and contextualize misinformation and uncertainty in sensitive or politicized domains; and advancing conceptual frameworks for understanding information ecosystems as structural determinants of equity, autonomy, and well-being, including but not limited to health-related contexts. This position will be supervised by Coye Cheshire.

BPS 3) We seek applicants with active research plans in climate and sustainability informatics, leveraging information and/or information tools to empower individuals, communities, and organizations in tackling the challenges of climate change and biodiversity conservation. We welcome applicants with strong backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: remote sensing, ML, NLP, HCI, participatory design, design research, biosensory computing. The successful applicant will become a core member of the IceBerk Lab ( ), and be supervised by John Chuang, with possible co-supervision by another IceBerk faculty member where appropriate.

BPS 4) The Cultural Analytics group seeks postdoc applicants to conduct data-driven research across archival heritage and born-digital media. Current projects include, but are not limited to: (i) the study of narrative, belief and resonance, where the goal is to understand how narrative is mutually constitutive of beliefs, and how narrative resonates in and across communities of belief; (ii) extracting narrative elements from literary works, with a strong focus on complex corpora such as the Icelandic sagas to understand composition and social modeling in late medieval fiction; (iii) further developing the approach of archetyptonics along with the SOCKS project at University of Vermont's Complex Systems Center; and (iv) refining a search engine for popular dance, where the search term is the dancer's sequence of poses, here focusing on Kpop dance. Ideal candidates bridge Computational Humanities/Social Science Computing (ML, Networks, and/or Computer Vision) with a qualitative theoretical background. You will be supervised by Tim Tangherlini (with potential I-School co-supervision), and be associated with the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) and the AI Futures Lab. We welcome applicants with active research plans ready to contribute to a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment.

BPS 5) The goal of this postdoctoral position is to contribute to the development of an empirically-backed theoretical understanding of how people understand and make sense of the combination of graphic and textual information. We seek a scholar with expertise in some combination of information visualization, the psychology of reading and/or diagram interpretation, and cognitive science or neuroscience more generally to investigate human conception at the intersection of language and information visualization. Expertise in conducting and analyzing eye gaze is a requirement of the position. Expertise or interest in multimodal information, both cognitively and in large vision and language models is a plus. The mentor for this position is Professor Marti Hearst.

BPS 6) Seeking postdoc applicants with a passion for and commitment to equity-driven co-design with local marginalized Indigenous communities. A successful applicant will work on projects that weave together Indigenous knowledge, experiences, and values that address public-facing outcomes, such as informal science education programs and exhibits at local museums and cultural centers. The applicant will help develop theory and methods for world-building equity that integrate marginalized communities' cultural and social struggles. We are seeking applicants with the following attributes: strong background in co-design with marginalized communities, design research, qualitative methods, and experience building mixed reality systems. Knowledge of Indigenous research methods is a plus. This position will be supervised by Kimiko Ryokai.

The Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholar program is designed to allow exceptionally promising young researchers the time to develop their own research while collaborating with leading established faculty. It is designed to accelerate careers, and to maximize the ability of Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars to build independent research trajectories. To accomplish this, a portion (30-40%) of each post-doc's time will be reserved for their own independent research and publication efforts, including publishing results from their dissertation.

Additionally, all Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars will work with a mentor or mentors on research projects in the areas listed above (60-70%), all of which are either already active or will be at the time of the start of the post-doc. All have significant publication opportunities planned.

These postdoctoral positions are research-focused and do not include teaching. However, all post-docs will be given opportunities for guest lecturing and will be expected to give public talks about their research. Post-docs will also contribute to planning and hosting public talks for others, and will be expected to be active participants in I School academic events such as research talks.

Each postdoctoral scholar will have access to up to $5,000 annually for research expenses and travel to professional conferences and research opportunities. A laptop computer will also be provided for the duration of the post-doc.

For all of the above positions, we only seek candidates with excellent research and leadership abilities and a commitment to contributing to the UC Berkeley I School and the field of information more broadly while accelerating their career.

The Berkeley School of Information (I School) is a global bellwether in a world awash in information and data, boldly leading the way with education and fundamental research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions. I School scholars and practitioners thrive in the intersections where people, organizations, and societies interact with information, technology, and data. Faculty comprise a mix of disciplines, including information, computer science, economics, political science, law, sociology, design, media studies, and more.

The I School offers three professional master's degrees and an academic doctoral degree. The MIMS program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes small classes and project-based learning. The MIDS program trains data scientists to manage and analyze the coming onslaught of big data, in a unique high-touch online degree. The MICS program prepares cybersecurity leaders with the technical skills and contextual knowledge necessary to develop solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges. The Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use, and share information. Our cohorts and classes are small enough to support intense student engagement; and we encourage collaboration among the students, faculty, and staff in the I School community. Our alumni have careers in diverse fields, such as data science, user experience design and research, product management, engineering, information policy, cybersecurity, and more.

UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family, if applicable.

School:

School: about/community

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by start date.

No more than three years of postdoctoral research experience.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter - 1-2 pages. Required elements of your cover letter include:

  
  
  

  which position(s) you are applying for (e.g. BPS1 or BPS5);
  
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Canyon Labs exists to raise the standard of services in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical markets by providing streamlined and expert solutions in technical consulting, sterilization, analytical testing and packaging.

We are committed to ensuring that quality services are delivered by meeting or exceeding customer expectations, continuously improving the effectiveness of the quality system, and ensuring compliance with regulations, standards and directives.

Position Title: Chemistry Lab Technician

Location: Onsite at Canyon Labs in Rush, New York

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00

Chemistry Lab Technician Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Chemistry Lab Technician to join our Analytical Chemistry team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with analysis using Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID), and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). This role involves preparing samples for analysis, performing analytical testing while ensuring accurate and reliable results, maintaining instrumentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Chemistry Lab Technician Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, extract, and analyze samples for various analytical workflows including chromatography assays, physiochemical analyses, and traditional wet chemistry analyses.
• Support extractables and leachables (E&L) studies following approved protocols and compendial guidance.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and associated detectors (e.g., UV, FID, MS as applicable).
• Perform routine sample preparation (weighing, dilution, filtration, solvent extraction) with strong attention to trace-level contamination control.
• Conduct analysis for water and medical device testing.
• Prepare and analyze samples according to SOPs, WIs and industry guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, logbooks, lab notebooks, and study documentation.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) where applicable.
• Support method development and validation for new analytical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USP, ISO, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines.

Chemistry Lab Technician Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Proficiency in GC-MS/FID and HPLC-UV-MS analysis (MS preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with sample preparation techniques and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of GLP/GMP regulations and laboratory best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Chemistry Lab Technician Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical, environmental, or industrial analytical lab.
• Experience with chromatography instrument software for GC-FID, TOC, and ICP-MS.
• Understanding of method validation, USP/NF, and ICH guidelines.

Canyon Labs offers several benefits as part of your total compensation, including but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long term disability insurance, life insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%

At Canyon Labs, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.