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  • Senior Applied AI Scientist

    Cisco 4.8company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Costa Mesa, CA

    **Meet the Team** Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. **Your Impact** + Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. + Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. + Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. + Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. + Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. **Minimum Qualifications:** + PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. + Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. + Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) + Experience translating research ideas into production systems. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. + Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. + Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. + Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. + Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. + MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. + Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: + 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees + 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco + Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees + Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) + 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next + Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members + Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: + .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; + 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; + 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and + Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
    $199.7k-292.8k yearly 35d ago
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  • Research Scientist

    Tpirc

    Principal research scientist job in Long Beach, CA

    Job Description Job Title: Research Scientist Focus: Protein Biochemistry & Epitope Discovery Reports To: Director of Research Job purpose: The Research Scientist will support our growing program in Food allergen epitope discovery and cross-reactivity research. The role bridges protein chemistry, immunology, and mass spectrometry, with a focus on characterizing allergenic proteins and mapping epitope-level interactions that influence immune tolerance and cross-reactivity. The scientist will contribute directly to translational research aimed at improving diagnostic precision and guiding biosimilar protein immunotherapy strategies. Duties and Responsibilities: Protein Extraction & Purification Perform defatting, extraction, and purification of proteins from complex biological or food-based materials. Operate and maintain High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and related chromatography systems for protein fractionation and isolation. Assess protein purity and composition using SDS-PAGE, Western blot, and quantitative spectrophotometric analysis. Immunoassays & Binding Studies Design and execute ELISA-based binding and inhibition assays using patient or pooled allergic sera to evaluate IgE binding, cross-reactivity, and blocking capacity. Conduct avidity or competitive binding assays to characterize antibody affinity and specificity. Collaborate with the immunology team to translate biochemical findings into clinical and diagnostic relevance. Epitope Identification & Data Integration Prepare purified fractions for LC-MS/MS analysis and perform downstream bioinformatic peptide analysis to identify candidate epitopes. Integrate mass spectrometry, immunoassay, and structural modeling data to define clinically meaningful epitope patterns. Contribute to the design of new diagnostic assays and translational immunotherapy platforms based on identified protein domains. Collaboration & Communication Partner with cross-disciplinary teams including immunologists, data scientists, and clinicians. Maintain detailed experimental records, conduct data analysis, and contribute to publications, reports, grant applications, and conference presentations. Qualifications: PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Food Science, or a related field. Proven hands-on experience in protein purification and chromatographic separation (HPLC required). Strong background in binding and inhibition assay development (ELISA, competitive binding, or similar platforms). Experience interpreting and correlating mass spectrometry proteomic data Excellent technical writing, organizational, and collaborative skills. Preferred experience: Prior research involving food allergens, seed storage proteins, or other clinically relevant immunogenic proteins. Familiarity with IgE/IgG binding kinetics, cross-reactivity mechanisms, and allergen structural biology. Understanding of biosimilar protein immunotherapy principles and translational allergy research. Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances). This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Direct reports: N/A The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    $90k-151k yearly est. 7d ago
  • Research Scientist

    Ntent

    Principal research scientist job in Carlsbad, CA

    Research Scientist Position: Full time Location: Carlsbad office About Us: NTENT provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), allowing industry partners to customize, localize and integrate Voice Assistant and Search technologies directly into their business-to-consumer offerings. NTENT utilizes a machine learning algorithmic approach to comprehend massive amounts of information across the web. Through the company's proprietary search engine, ontology and knowledge graph, NTENT makes it easier to decipher meaning, surfacing the most relevant answers, results, content and ads, via conversational interfaces or text. We are a unique group of brilliant minds intent on discovering, learning and building. We work in a vibrant atmosphere, with an emphasis on personal and professional development. This is an opportunity to tackle complex problems usually reserved for a handful of large companies in the search industry. About the Opportunity: We are a dynamic company looking for our next great hire to join our team in Carlsbad, California. We are looking for a Research Scientist to join our team and drive research and development efforts for our News Platform and systems that evaluate the quality of documents and detect misinformation. Duties and Responsibilities: Partner with product managers, machine learning scientists and engineers to formalize appropriate research questions that are relevant to our News Platform. Conduct independent research, perform extensive literature reviews, sort through prior published work to find potential solutions. Design experiments and lead data collection efforts. Work with large amounts of text data and leverage statistical and machine learning methods. Communicate and transfer solutions to production together with scientists and engineers. Communicate ideas, methods, opportunities, and results to cross functional partners. Skills and Qualifications: Graduate degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Computational Social Sciences or other quantitative field. 3+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience in a research lab. Recent PhD graduates are especially encouraged. Broad experience on with various applications of NLP (part-of-speech tagging, dependency parsing, entity recognition and extraction etc.) Broad experience in machine learning and statistical methods, in at least one of the following areas: experimental design, causal inference, machine learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning. End-to-end experience in research projects, including study design, simulation/testing, data cleaning, data analysis, and reporting. Proficient with Python or R. Experience with Spark, PySpark. Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication. The following experience is a plus: Experience in the news domain (fact checking, detecting misinformation etc.) and knowledge of journalistic principles highly desired. Experience in computational journalism highly desired. Publication track record is a big plus! The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and be able to work independently. A keen interest in various aspects of language processing is essential in our multi-disciplinary team. We offer a full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision. Employees receive a generous time off (PTO) plan and 13 holidays per year. We also offer 401(k) benefits, long term disability benefits and life insurance.
    $88k-146k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • R&D Scientist/Technologist

    Nellson LLC 4.3company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Ontario, CA

    Join NELLSON and Become Part of a Winning Team of Professionals! We currently have an immediate opportunity for R&D Scientist to join the BAR DIVISION at our ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA location. Provide effective and functional technical support within the current R&D organization leadership. Responsible for the development of nutritional bar products for both new and existing Nellson customers. Provide data based technical leadership for innovation and product development from ideation to commercialization, utilizing standard best practices and procedures with hands on scale up and commercialization support. Collaborate with cross-functional disciplines to accomplish project goals. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support and lead the development of commercially successful and innovative new products for the bar business. Develop an effective relationship and work closely with the QA, Sales, Operations, and Nellson customers. Gain full command of internal formulation system for food product development and commercialization. Support and lead ideation and development of innovative products and platforms via formulation and/or process driven technologies using customer/marketing insights and existing/new technologies. Maintain awareness of market trends and comparative products. Ability to clearly present and articulate product ideas and innovations to internal and external customers. Ability to identify and qualify new equipment and/or processes for new product commercialization (US only). Ability to run and monitor bench-top and manufacturing scale-up batches. Ability to conduct shelf-life testing protocols, including the preparation and/or review shelf-life testing protocols. Preparation and/or manufacture of shelf-life testing samples. Monitoring, evaluation, and summary of results for shelf-life test results. Support R&D team through the identification and sourcing of new, novel ingredients. Gain full command of process systems for effective and sustainable product commercialization and apply product development processes to ensure formulation robustness for commercialization. Support and lead product transfers from other processing locations for maximizing schedule flexibility, efficiency, and lowest cost production. Capture and analyze key process data to determine and communicate key process variables and execute corrective action steps. (US only) Assist R&D project Sr Scientist in completing development and commercialization of new products. Develop a network of outside contacts such as customers, vendors, consultants, and educators. Performs Technical Reports writing as required. Performs other related duties as assign. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills for trouble shooting and expanding current equipment capital for developing new product forms and formats. Knowledge and practical experience with shelf stable water activity-controlled food products and/or functional foods product development, processing equipment and techniques and regulatory requirements. Advance communication skills, both written and verbal (French and English for Canadian positions). Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of customers or employees. Demonstrate attention to detail. Must work will in group problem solving and exhibit sound judgement. Ability to prioritize and use time effectively while managing competing demands. Contribute to building a positive team spirit and display a high amount of professionalism. Responds promptly to customer needs. A firm foundation in food engineering and food science is required. Strong product formulation skills. Firm understanding of ingredient functionality and nutrition. High level of professionalism and diplomacy. Experience conducting plant trials/ process validation testing. Demonstrates self-management by consistently at work and on-time, takes responsibility for own actions, takes initiative, generates suggestions for improving work, meets productivity standards, and monitors own work to ensure quality. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the food industry. Requires a four-year college or university degree or its equivalent in Food Engineering Sciences, Food Science, or other relevant science degree. Knowledge and Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) techniques. At Nellson, we invest in highly talented individuals and provide them with opportunities to continuously learn and grow to realize their full potential. Our state-of-the-art facilities, warehouses, and corporate offices offer a knowledgeable and professional environment to employees. By joining our performance-oriented team, you will be able to put your expertise to use and positively impact many groups across our production process. Nellson offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features: * Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage * Generous Paid Time Off * 401(k) with Company Match * Flexible schedules * Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement * And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs! Nellson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. You may visit our website at ****************** to view current job openings.
    $83k-118k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
  • Postdoc/Research Scientist - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

    Zymo Research Corporation

    Principal research scientist job in Irvine, CA

    Zymo Research is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Research and Development, NGS Team! As a Scientist in the NGS group at Zymo Research, you will play a key role in driving innovation across next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, from RNA-Seq and epigenetics to metagenomics and microbiome analysis. You will design and execute high-impact research that shapes Zymo's next wave of products and scientific discoveries. This role is ideal for an ambitious and creative scientist who can integrate molecular biology, sequencing technology, and bioinformatics to develop groundbreaking solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate extensively with the Bioinformatics, Automation, and Commercial/Marketing teams, translating scientific advances into robust, user-friendly tools and assays. You will also have the opportunity to grow into a leadership role overseeing the broader NGS department, encompassing epigenomics, genomics, microbiomics, and transcriptomics initiatives. Your work will directly contribute to Zymo's mission of “making science simple”, delivering world-class NGS solutions that accelerate discovery and clinical translation. Join us in making a meaningful impact! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Innovation and Research Leadership Conceive, design, and execute innovative NGS-based methods and workflows for applications in RNA sequencing, epigenetics, metagenomics, and clinical diagnostics. Drive R&D projects from concept through validation and commercialization, ensuring scientific rigor, efficiency, and alignment with company goals. Evaluate and integrate emerging sequencing platforms and technologies (e.g., Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, PacBio, Element Biosciences) to maintain Zymo's technological leadership. Identify opportunities to expand Zymo's NGS portfolio into novel biological domains and multi-omics integration. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Bioinformatics to design, validate, and interpret complex sequencing datasets and analysis pipelines. Partner with Automation Engineers to streamline NGS workflows for scalability and reproducibility. Collaborate with Product Development and Marketing teams to define technical specifications, generate application data, and support product launch activities. Contribute to customer engagement efforts through beta testing, data-driven presentations, and scientific discussions. Scientific Excellence and Mentorship Supervise and mentor Research Associates, Technicians, and Interns, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity and excellence. Lead internal technical workshops and training sessions to disseminate best practices and promote innovation. Author technical reports, white papers, scientific publications, and conference presentations to communicate findings internally and externally. Project Management and Compliance Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to deliver milestones efficiently. Maintain thorough documentation in compliance with Zymo's policies, quality systems, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, CLIA). Ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and adherence to biosafety standards in all research activities. Professional Development and Scientific Engagement Stay current on advances in sequencing, automation, and data analytics through literature, conferences, and collaborations. Represent Zymo Research at scientific meetings, symposia, and academic partnerships. Help shape the strategic direction of the NGS group as it evolves into a multidisciplinary innovation hub. Qualifications: Education and Experience Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Bioengineering, or a related discipline. Proven expertise in RNA biology, epigenetics, microbiomics, or other NGS-related areas. Hands-on experience in library preparation, sequencing platform operation, and data analysis. Strong publication record (minimum of two first-author peer-reviewed papers). Experience mentoring junior scientists or managing laboratory projects. Preferred Experience Development of bioinformatics pipelines and integration of wet-lab and dry-lab workflows. Proven record in translating research into commercial NGS products or services. Familiarity with automation systems and high-throughput sequencing platforms such as Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, or PacBio. Knowledge of regulatory or quality standards such as ISO 13485, CLIA, or GLP. Core Competencies Scientific Innovation: Visionary mindset with the ability to transform novel ideas into impactful solutions. Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of molecular biology, sequencing technologies, and data interpretation. Leadership and Mentorship: Capable of growing into a leadership role guiding a multidisciplinary NGS department. Collaboration: Strong interpersonal communication skills to thrive in cross-functional teams. Project Management: Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and executing multiple projects simultaneously. Communication: Clear, engaging communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. About Us: Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you! Compensation, Benefits, and Perks: The estimated base compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $110,00 a year at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages EAP Sessions Vacation Time plus Company Holidays Paid Sick Leave Generous 401(K) with matching Employee Referral Bonus Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays Complimentary EV Charging Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law. Location: Onsite - Zymo Research Operations/HQ - 17062 Murphy Ave., Irvine, CA 92614 Disclaimer: At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process. All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to *******************
    $70k-110k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Research Scientist

    California Institute of Technology 4.5company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Pasadena, CA

    Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary Research Scientist Position - SPHEREx Cosmology (Caltech) The Caltech SPHEREx team is seeking a research scientist to contribute to the scientific analysis of data from the SPHEREx mission. The successful candidate will work closely with the SPHEREx Science Team and is expected to become a full member of the team by SPHEREx first major release, participating actively in the mission's core science programs. More information about SPHEREx can be found at **************** caltech. edu. Essential Job Duties The primary focus of the position is the development of high-level cosmological analyses necessary to extract scientific results from SPHEREx's spectroscopic galaxy catalog. This includes (as needed) methodological and theoretical development, as well as significant software implementation. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is especially valued: large-scale structure and clustering measurements, higher-order statistics, systematic error mitigation, cosmological simulations, and pipeline development and validation. The candidate will integrate and work closely with the SPHEREx team so good collaboration skills are important for this job. Basic Qualifications Ph. D. (or equivalent), or PhD in progress, in astrophysics, cosmology, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Strong record of original research in large-scale structure or cosmology. Demonstrated experience in software development for scientific analysis. Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Reference letters should be sent to Nancy Rappard nrappard@caltech. edu with email title "SPHEREx Cosmology position"
    $74k-114k yearly est. 12d ago
  • R&D Scientist

    Universal Sequencing Technology Corporation

    Principal research scientist job in Carlsbad, CA

    R&D Scientist - NGS Technology and Applications title depends on qualification and experience) Universal Sequencing Technology (UST) Corporation (universalsequencing.com), a leading NGS technology company engaged in long range/long read sequencing technology and single cell sequencing technology development, headquartered in greater Boston with a branch in San Diego, is looking for an outstanding R&D scientist to join our NGS technology and product development team in San Diego. This position is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting edge NGS library technology which enables many previously unachievable applications, especially in the clinical space. This person will work closely with a team of molecular biologists, bioinformatics scientists, instrument engineers and manufacturing specialists to develop a revolutionary single cell sequencing technology. He/she will play a key role in the development and validation of the technology as well as the commercial launch of products. He/she will also interact with external collaborators and early access customers, and provide technical support. The ideal candidate should have extensive cellular and molecular biology experience. He/she must have direct experience on cellular assay development and RNA manipulation; strong project management skills; ability to take initiative; effective verbal and written communication skills; and be an excellent team player. RNA-Seq, NGS library preparation, and sequencing data analysis skill under both Linux and Windows environment are desired; Molecular biology reagent kit development experience is a plus. Key Responsibilities: Lead NGS based single cell sequencing assay and reagent kit development Establish product quality control assays for in-process & final product test and deliver well-characterized & robust processes to manufacture Design and execute experiments, and analyze data independently Support current product improvement and commercialization Interact with collaborators and customers to promote UST technology and product Qualifications: Ph.D. in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry or related fields (M.Sc. with exceptional experience will be considered) Minimum 3-years of cellular assay development and gene expression profiling experience Single cell sequencing library preparation, immune repertoire sequencing or early tumor detection experience is a plus Product development experience is preferred
    $85k-129k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Product Excellence & Sensory Scientist

    DHD Consulting 4.3company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Buena Park, CA

    Language Requirement: No Korean language skills required This role focuses on conducting sensory evaluations to ensure product quality within the New Product Development (NPD) process. The position also involves supporting R&D budget control and administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities: Conduct sensory evaluations to assess food product attributes for NPD and product excellence management. Organize, train, and maintain sensory panels for accurate data collection. Analyze sensory data and provide insights to guide product development. Collaborate with Marketing and other teams to align sensory insights with product strategies. Stay updated on industry trends and sensory evaluation techniques. Communicate sensory findings to food scientists and stakeholders. Support R&D budget monitoring and administrative tasks. Research industry trends and competitors to ensure market competitiveness. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Food Science or a related field. 3+ years of experience in sensory evaluation within the food industry. Experience in food product development is a plus. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office. Ability to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
    $84k-120k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Archaeology Scientist II

    Cameron Cole, LLC

    Principal research scientist job in Irvine, CA

    FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) , an ADEC Innovation, is a full-service environmental consulting firm focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place! Position Summary FirstCarbon Solutions is seeking a mid-career to senior Archaeologist (CG06 - CG07) to join the team of Cultural Resources Specialists. The selected candidate will be responsible for soliciting, leading, and executing archaeological field projects, as well as providing training and development opportunities to junior staff. Experience with fieldwork such as surveys, monitoring, and excavation, along with research, technical report drafting, and review, is required. The position requires managing multiple projects, adhering to deadlines, and working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. This role reports to either an FCS Senior Archaeologist or the FCS Director of Cultural Resources. Duties and Responsibilities Solicits and reviews Request for Proposals (RFP) from clients and lead agencies to determine project needs for cultural resources evaluations and prepares project-specific proposals for the appropriate cultural resources' compliance documents Conducts records searches in conjunction with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) Information Centers (IC) and reviews regional literature, historic maps, historic aerial photographs, and assessor parcel information. Performs field surveys, assembles, and manages larger survey teams, when necessary, collects and analyses data, and records resources in the appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms. Carries out field work, consultation, and reporting requirements specifics for various lead agencies including, but not limited to: local city and county lead agencies under CEQA; state lead agencies such as California Department of Transportation (CalTrans); and federal lead agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation Authors and reviews Phase I and Phase II Cultural Resources Assessments (CRA), cultural resources components of Initial Studies (IS) or Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Historical Property Survey Reports (HPSR), and Archaeological Survey Reports (ASR) Prepares Data Recovery Programs (DRP) for projects requiring Phase II testing or Phase III excavation. Conducts Phase II and Phase III investigations to lead agency standards, which may include, but is not limited to: site delineation and GIS/GPS mapping, artifact plotting, drawing site sketch maps and taking field photos, surface collection, excavating Shovel Test Probes (STP), excavating Test Units (TU), recording depth and strata levels with off-set measurements, soil screening and sampling, artifact labeling and packaging, preparing artifact catalogs, artifact and assemblage analysis and interpretation, and artifact curation Authors and/or reviews Phase II testing and Phase III excavation reports, with all pertinent field data included and analyzed, to lead agency standards. Attends pre-construction meetings with contractor, client, lead agency and interested tribal parties in order to determine pre-established Mitigation Measures (MM) or Conditions of Approval (CoA) for grading or excavation projects requiring cultural resources monitoring. Prepares Mitigation Monitoring Plans (MMP), and Unanticipated Discovery Plans (UDP), as needed. Conducts and/or manages cultural resources monitoring and records resources in the appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms, conducts additional Phase II testing or Phase III excavation if needed. Educates clients about compliance with cultural resource regulations, advises clients on options to minimize impacts on known cultural resources, and recommends courses of action based on regulatory compliance and professional interpretations. Authors and/or reviews Phase IV monitoring close out reports, with all pertinent field data included and analyzed, to lead agency standards. Assists in marketing FCS cultural resources services as well as participates in marketing and business development activities. Assist in monitoring staff's workload, schedules, project budgets, and participates in screening and interviewing prospective candidates for technical staff positions in the Cultural Resources Management Division Skills Has highly efficient and productive working habits and can handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Demonstrates excellent analytical and verbal communication skills. Have superior skills in preparing written documents. Effectively negotiates sufficient fees and determines contract terms. Prepares clear and appropriate scopes of work. Supervises establishment of subcontracts and ensures timely and successful subcontractor performance. Effectively supervises, trains, and enhances the capabilities of peers and subordinates. Demonstrates leadership skills by taking initiative, motivating, and helping others, sharing pertinent knowledge, emphasizing teamwork, and providing feedback. Proactively and creatively adapts to new work-related challenges. Maintains a highly professional image in all work-related activities. Registration with the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) is a plus, as is involvement with professional organizations and institutions. Working familiarity with GIS/GPS programs such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, ArcMap, and use of .kml and .kmz files Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat with familiarity in MS Access Reliable transportation to travel to project sites and meetings as needed. Familiarity with Deltek Vision is a plus. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Archaeology, or Architectural History. M.A. preferred. Minimum of 5 years' experience as a professional Archaeologist (SOI Qualified) Experience supervising laboratory and/or field crews is a plus Expertise in California Archaeology and general knowledge of the other Cultural Resources disciplines Familiarity with information resources in the scientific community, including other archaeologists, college and university programs, research centers and libraries, and data repositories. Expertise with sections relating to cultural resources in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Public Resources Code (PRC), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Understands field work, consultation, and reporting requirements specifics for various lead agencies including, but not limited to: local city and county lead agencies under CEQA; state lead agencies such as California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and federal lead agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Work Environment The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative working environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect remote, hybrid home/office as well as office location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and often requires field work in the form of records searches, pedestrian site surveys, archaeological testing, and data recovery. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand/finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Compliance with all ADECi & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld. Salary Range: $ $80,000 - 119,000 We offer competitive salaries based on experience and education. Our great comprehensive benefits also include personal and professional development opportunities. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply! Competitive, progressive benefits, including Example: Full-time, regular employee Up to 100% employer paid premiums employee medical (with buy-up options) and up to 55% coverage for eligible dependent(s) Up to 80% employer-paid dental and vision covered premiums for employees. Eligible dependent coverage also available. Employer sponsored Group Life and AD&D insurance with discounted voluntary coverage also available Employer covered Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs (EAP) 401(k) & Roth retirement savings accounts (see HR department for details on contributions and exclusions) Pet insurance discounts Volunteer programs, committees, and opportunities Mentorship program and Work/Life Balance initiatives *All benefits are subject to eligibility and may be changed at any time by the Company. Information Security Adhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information of the organization, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to members of the Management Team. Mutual Respect is fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.
    $80k-119k yearly Auto-Apply 20d ago
  • Archaeology Scientist II

    Firstcarbon Solutions 3.9company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Irvine, CA

    FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) , an ADEC Innovation, is a full-service environmental consulting firm focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place! Position Summary FirstCarbon Solutions is seeking a mid-career to senior Archaeologist (CG06 - CG07) to join the team of Cultural Resources Specialists. The selected candidate will be responsible for soliciting, leading, and executing archaeological field projects, as well as providing training and development opportunities to junior staff. Experience with fieldwork such as surveys, monitoring, and excavation, along with research, technical report drafting, and review, is required. The position requires managing multiple projects, adhering to deadlines, and working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. This role reports to either an FCS Senior Archaeologist or the FCS Director of Cultural Resources. Duties and Responsibilities Solicits and reviews Request for Proposals (RFP) from clients and lead agencies to determine project needs for cultural resources evaluations and prepares project-specific proposals for the appropriate cultural resources' compliance documents Conducts records searches in conjunction with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) Information Centers (IC) and reviews regional literature, historic maps, historic aerial photographs, and assessor parcel information. Performs field surveys, assembles, and manages larger survey teams, when necessary, collects and analyses data, and records resources in the appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms. Carries out field work, consultation, and reporting requirements specifics for various lead agencies including, but not limited to: local city and county lead agencies under CEQA; state lead agencies such as California Department of Transportation (CalTrans); and federal lead agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation Authors and reviews Phase I and Phase II Cultural Resources Assessments (CRA), cultural resources components of Initial Studies (IS) or Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Historical Property Survey Reports (HPSR), and Archaeological Survey Reports (ASR) Prepares Data Recovery Programs (DRP) for projects requiring Phase II testing or Phase III excavation. Conducts Phase II and Phase III investigations to lead agency standards, which may include, but is not limited to: site delineation and GIS/GPS mapping, artifact plotting, drawing site sketch maps and taking field photos, surface collection, excavating Shovel Test Probes (STP), excavating Test Units (TU), recording depth and strata levels with off-set measurements, soil screening and sampling, artifact labeling and packaging, preparing artifact catalogs, artifact and assemblage analysis and interpretation, and artifact curation Authors and/or reviews Phase II testing and Phase III excavation reports, with all pertinent field data included and analyzed, to lead agency standards. Attends pre-construction meetings with contractor, client, lead agency and interested tribal parties in order to determine pre-established Mitigation Measures (MM) or Conditions of Approval (CoA) for grading or excavation projects requiring cultural resources monitoring. Prepares Mitigation Monitoring Plans (MMP), and Unanticipated Discovery Plans (UDP), as needed. Conducts and/or manages cultural resources monitoring and records resources in the appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms, conducts additional Phase II testing or Phase III excavation if needed. Educates clients about compliance with cultural resource regulations, advises clients on options to minimize impacts on known cultural resources, and recommends courses of action based on regulatory compliance and professional interpretations. Authors and/or reviews Phase IV monitoring close out reports, with all pertinent field data included and analyzed, to lead agency standards. Assists in marketing FCS cultural resources services as well as participates in marketing and business development activities. Assist in monitoring staff's workload, schedules, project budgets, and participates in screening and interviewing prospective candidates for technical staff positions in the Cultural Resources Management Division Skills Has highly efficient and productive working habits and can handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Demonstrates excellent analytical and verbal communication skills. Have superior skills in preparing written documents. Effectively negotiates sufficient fees and determines contract terms. Prepares clear and appropriate scopes of work. Supervises establishment of subcontracts and ensures timely and successful subcontractor performance. Effectively supervises, trains, and enhances the capabilities of peers and subordinates. Demonstrates leadership skills by taking initiative, motivating, and helping others, sharing pertinent knowledge, emphasizing teamwork, and providing feedback. Proactively and creatively adapts to new work-related challenges. Maintains a highly professional image in all work-related activities. Registration with the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) is a plus, as is involvement with professional organizations and institutions. Working familiarity with GIS/GPS programs such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, ArcMap, and use of .kml and .kmz files Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat with familiarity in MS Access Reliable transportation to travel to project sites and meetings as needed. Familiarity with Deltek Vision is a plus. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Archaeology, or Architectural History. M.A. preferred. Minimum of 5 years' experience as a professional Archaeologist (SOI Qualified) Experience supervising laboratory and/or field crews is a plus Expertise in California Archaeology and general knowledge of the other Cultural Resources disciplines Familiarity with information resources in the scientific community, including other archaeologists, college and university programs, research centers and libraries, and data repositories. Expertise with sections relating to cultural resources in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Public Resources Code (PRC), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Understands field work, consultation, and reporting requirements specifics for various lead agencies including, but not limited to: local city and county lead agencies under CEQA; state lead agencies such as California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and federal lead agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Work Environment The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative working environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect remote, hybrid home/office as well as office location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and often requires field work in the form of records searches, pedestrian site surveys, archaeological testing, and data recovery. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand/finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Compliance with all ADECi & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld. Salary Range: $ $80,000 - 119,000 We offer competitive salaries based on experience and education. Our great comprehensive benefits also include personal and professional development opportunities. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply! Competitive, progressive benefits, including Example: Full-time, regular employee Up to 100% employer paid premiums employee medical (with buy-up options) and up to 55% coverage for eligible dependent(s) Up to 80% employer-paid dental and vision covered premiums for employees. Eligible dependent coverage also available. Employer sponsored Group Life and AD&D insurance with discounted voluntary coverage also available Employer covered Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs (EAP) 401(k) & Roth retirement savings accounts (see HR department for details on contributions and exclusions) Pet insurance discounts Volunteer programs, committees, and opportunities Mentorship program and Work/Life Balance initiatives *All benefits are subject to eligibility and may be changed at any time by the Company. Information Security Adhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information of the organization, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to members of the Management Team. Mutual Respect is fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.
    $80k-119k yearly Auto-Apply 20d ago
  • Associate Scientist - Assay Development

    Plantible Foods 3.8company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Vista, CA

    How you will contribute: We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Associate Scientist - Assay Development with passion for development, execution, and continuous improvement of the most critical assays and experimental methods in our drive towards producing the highest quality functional plant protein with exceptional yield and quality. This individual will lead efforts in our strain, nutrient, and environmental screens to optimize growth, protein production, and extraction while aiding in standardization of scale-down assay throughput & quality with fellow Scientists and Engineers. The individual will have the opportunity to make an immediate and sustainable impact in the development of the company. What you will be working on: Streamline assay development and assay throughput for key R&D projects related to plant strain screening, protein purification & extraction, odor and flavor modification, and protein functionality testing. Drive operational efficiency, precision, and scientific rigor to streamline bottlenecks in current experimental methods with a move towards standardization of methods and improved experimental outcomes. Leverage statistics and statistical design of experiments (DoE) to identify single and multi-factor variables that drive key metrics of interest as it relates to plant growth rate, protein production, protein extraction efficiency, and functional properties related to functionality, flavor, odor and color. Develop new and innovative experimental and scale-down assays to mimic plant growth and downstream processing. Implement improved analytical methods (chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.) to assess the effectiveness and robustness of extraction processes. Leverage these insights and in-process data to troubleshoot current processes and provide insights for the development of future research. What you bring to Plantible: B.S. or M.S in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering. 3 to 5+ years of industry experience in assay development in an industrial environment. Excellent laboratory skills and a passion for impacting R&D outcomes through experimentation where solid data is the ultimate influencer. Assay development experience in a diversity of applications where method improvement and standardization drove improved efficiency and outcomes. A willingness to solve problems using a combination of clever scientific approaches, rigorous and coordinated execution, and a bias to action. Relevant experience with screening photosynthetic organisms and/or protein production in varied organisms is preferred. Ability to learn quickly, solve complex problems and have excellent data analysis/interpretation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Being a self-starter and able to respond creatively and simply to continuous change and steady growth environment. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where the primary focus is on simplification and optimization. Choose Plantible Foods Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment. At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out! Competitive health and wellness benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program Paid Holidays 401k Program Career Stipend Career development and growth opportunities Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment Team building and company-wide events Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!
    $74k-112k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist II

    Fulgent Genetics, Inc. 4.2company rating

    Principal research scientist job in El Monte, CA

    About Us Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform. Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike. Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company. Summary of Position As a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist II, you will collaborate in cross-functional teams to design, implement and continually improve advanced computational pipelines for high-throughput analysis of multiple types of NGS data. You will work independently in refining methodologies for data analysis, processing, visualization and storage. You will also be assigned leadership roles in projects with mentor responsibility to junior members of the team. You will strive to maximize efficiency, quality, reliability and customer usability and satisfaction. Key Job Elements Research and Development Investigate and refine available algorithms, methods and data sources. Work independently to define, prioritize and complete objectives to meet company goals. Make recommendations for pipeline component improvements, or new pipelines. Write SOPs for new or updated pipeline components, or new pipelines. Write specifications for implementation by software developers. Oversee pipeline development and integration. Production and Customer Support Investigate and resolve analysis and pipeline production issues. Review client projects for compatibility with current pipelines, make recommendations and implement customizations as needed. Oversee sequencing service projects, ensuring timely processing, quality results and client satisfaction. Support software and LIMS developers in automation efforts. Perform specialized analyses as needed for specific projects. Keep up-to-date with current best practices and emerging methods. Treat data with a high level of integrity and ethics. Data Maintenance Investigate available annotation and reference data sources. Validate and deploy/update selected data sources. Write reports detailing validation/update methodology and results. Write SOPs for updating existing or new data sources. Validation Develop appropriate procedures for testing and validation of new or updated pipelines or pipeline components. Document and maintain data used for testing and validation. Write validation reports detailing validation methodology and results. Knowledge/Experience * Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or related field. * 10+ years of experience in a related scientific discipline (Bioinformatics preferred). * Demonstrated mastery of Fulgent specific methods and processes. * Experience analyzing multiple types of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data * Expertise with statistics for big data analysis and multiomics data integration. * Expert level hands-on skills in bioinformatics databases and tools. * Expert level in relevant programming languages, preferably Scala, Java, Python, and Bash. * Must enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment. * Ability to troubleshoot both individually and as part of a team. * Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to communicate in an open, transparent, timely and consistent manner. * Experience in team software development and integration projects is a plus. Technical Leadership: * Provide technical leadership to the team * Be the mentor for junior team members. Supervisory Responsibilities * None Reports To * Director of Bioinformatics Environment Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. For California residents, please see the link below to access our CCPA Privacy Notice. CCPA Privacy Notice for California Residents ******************************* Please note that Fulgent (and its affiliated companies, including Inform Diagnostics and CSI Laboratories) does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Search firms or agencies without an applicable contract and/or express approval to recruit for the role in question - that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent - will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.
    $80k-131k yearly est. 36d ago
  • Scientist I (Tuesday to Saturday) - Eurofins Environment Testing - Pomona, CA

    Eurofins Horti

    Principal research scientist job in Pomona, CA

    Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. With over 50 laboratories and more than 40 service centers nationwide, Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states. Our network supports public and private clients-including DoD, DOE, and municipalities-through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure. We offer comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste, covering a wide range of analytes including PFAS, metals, VOCs/SVOCs, dioxins/furans, radiochemicals, and more. Job Description EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL has a Scientist I opening at our Pomona Laboratory in our Organic Prep department. This is a regular full time position, 40 hrs/week. The Scientist I is responsible for routine analytical procedures in our laboratory. Duties include: Routine sample preparation of water samples by various written EPA and Standard Methods procedures Data entry and written documentation Performing routine instrument maintenance Preparation of reagents and standards Other general laboratory related duties as assigned May include regular late shift and/or weekend duties Qualifications Minimum BS degree in chemistry or other related science field with 1 - 2 years of laboratory experience. Must be available to work overtime including weekends. Excellent math and computer skills Excellent written and communication skills Excellent attention to details Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English. Additional Information This role will be a full-time role, Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm with overtime and weekends as needed. Compensation Range: $22 - $24 / hour (DOE). Candidate within a commutable distance to Pomona, CA are encouraged to apply. Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location. As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website ****************** We support your development! Do you feel you don't match 100% of the requirements? Don't hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development. We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal! Find out more in our career page: ***************************** Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
    $22-24 hourly 4h ago
  • Biochemistry Scientist

    Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions

    Principal research scientist job in Oceanside, CA

    The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. If you're looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! Job Description We are looking for scientists across different levels of experience to support the analytical testing activities of platform methods across a number of mAb projects. Training will be provided and those with existing experience in small molecule experience are encouraged to apply. Job Responsibilities Support the testing across a number of analytical techniques including: Titer, Concentration, SEC, Glycan Profiling, CEX, cIEF, CE, Reconstitution Time, Water Content, Excipient, Subvisible Particulate Matter, Appearance, Osmolality, Residuals (HPLC, ELISA, and qPCR). Data entry 1st level data review Initiate and close ELN records when necessary and appropriate Laboratory and equipment maintenance Reagent Preparation Support other areas of the analytical development group as necessary to meet program requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or related Science discipline with 0 to 2+ years laboratory experience Excellent organization skills Excellent written and verbal communication Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Additional Information Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Oceanside, CA are encouraged to apply. What we offer: Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays and vacation Compensation: $52,000 - $57,000 /yr Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
    $52k-57k yearly 8d ago
  • Senior Applied AI Scientist

    Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.8company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Costa Mesa, CA

    Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. Your Impact * Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. * Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. * Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. * Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. * Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. * Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. * Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) * Experience translating research ideas into production systems. Preferred Qualifications: * Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. * Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. * Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. * Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. * Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. * MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. * Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
    $199.7k-292.8k yearly 36d ago
  • Research Scientist

    Tpirc

    Principal research scientist job in Long Beach, CA

    Job Description Job Title: Research Scientist Focus: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Pulmonology Reports To: Director of Research Job purpose: The Research Scientist will advance translational programs in pulmonology, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and cystic fibrosis. This role will design and lead laboratory studies that bridge bench discovery with patient-derived datasets in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead independent and collaborative research projects focused on pulmonary immunology, epithelial biology, or inflammatory disease mechanisms. Characterize phenotypes and functions of immune and structural cell populations from patient and animal sources. Design experimental approaches and supervise technical staff or junior scientists as needed. Optimize assays for immune cell isolation, culture, and activation. Perform molecular and histological characterization of lung development and injury models. Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and cross-functional project reviews. Maintain organized experimental records and oversee reagent/supply management. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Molecular/Cell Biology, Pulmonary Biology, or a related discipline. Demonstrated record of productivity (publications, patents, or leadership of projects). Hands-on experience with Luminex multiplex assays, flow cytometry, immunoassays (ELISA), Western blotting, and molecular cloning. Skilled in mammalian cell culture, viral vector production/transduction, and qPCR. Experience with lung histopathology, immunofluorescence, or morphometric analysis preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Comfortable in a dynamic, translational research environment where projects evolve rapidly. Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances). This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Direct reports: N/A The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    $90k-151k yearly est. 7d ago
  • Research Scientist

    California Institute of Technology 4.5company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Pasadena, CA

    Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The successful candidate will serve as a Research Scientist for several short projects. One of these projects is the detection of methane with camera and laser-based systems. This project is funded by TotalEnergies and is expected to continue through the end of 2026. Another project, funded by the Merkin Foundation, uses tunable laser absorption spectroscopy to measure gas concentrations for breath analysis. This project requires the integration of lasers, detectors, electronics, and optics to develop a prototype breath analyzer that measures parts per million levels of ammonia, acetone, and acetaldehyde; the successful candidate should have experience building these instruments. Finally, the Research Scientist will help with a new project in building an electron projection lithography system, which will use photoemitted electrons to project high-resolution patterns onto wafers. The successful candidate should understand the physics of electron photoemission and electron lithography to help guide that project. Essential Job Duties Design and build tunable laser spectroscopy systems for breath analysis. Develop new software for image analysis of thermal imaging of gas leaks. Characterize and optimize new photoemission sources for electron image projection lithography. Help train a graduate student in spectroscopy and microfabrication. Basic Qualifications Ph. D. and experience in applied electronics and automation. Experience with optics and electronics design, and building prototypes for sensing equipment. Preferred Qualification Ph. D. degree in a related field. Experience in thermal imaging and image processing. Ability to write control software for image acquisition and evaluation. Electron beam lithography experience. Experience in designing and building. Required Documents Resume
    $74k-114k yearly est. 12d ago
  • Biochemistry Scientist

    Eurofins Horti

    Principal research scientist job in Oceanside, CA

    The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. If you're looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! Job Description We are looking for scientists across different levels of experience to support the analytical testing activities of platform methods across a number of mAb projects. Training will be provided and those with existing experience in small molecule experience are encouraged to apply. Job Responsibilities Support the testing across a number of analytical techniques including: Titer, Concentration, SEC, Glycan Profiling, CEX, cIEF, CE, Reconstitution Time, Water Content, Excipient, Subvisible Particulate Matter, Appearance, Osmolality, Residuals (HPLC, ELISA, and qPCR). Data entry 1st level data review Initiate and close ELN records when necessary and appropriate Laboratory and equipment maintenance Reagent Preparation Support other areas of the analytical development group as necessary to meet program requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or related Science discipline with 0 to 2+ years laboratory experience Excellent organization skills Excellent written and verbal communication Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship Additional Information Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Oceanside, CA are encouraged to apply. What we offer: Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays and vacation Compensation: $52,000 - $57,000 /yr Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
    $52k-57k yearly 4h ago
  • Senior Applied AI Scientist

    Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.8company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Carlsbad, CA

    Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. Your Impact * Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. * Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. * Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. * Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. * Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. * Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. * Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) * Experience translating research ideas into production systems. Preferred Qualifications: * Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. * Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. * Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. * Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. * Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. * MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. * Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
    $199.7k-292.8k yearly 36d ago
  • Research Scientist

    California Institute of Technology 4.5company rating

    Principal research scientist job in Pasadena, CA

    Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in leading a focused research program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mathematics. The primary objective of this program is to harness machine learning tools, with a particular emphasis on reinforcement learning (RL), to tackle complex research-level mathematical problems and to innovate new algorithms for mathematical reasoning. Essential Job Duties Lead and manage research projects within the AI and Mathematics program. Apply machine learning and reinforcement learning techniques to solve advanced mathematical problems. Develop and implement new algorithms for mathematical reasoning. Collaborate with team members to advance the program's goals. Publish research findings in reputable scientific journals and present at conferences. Basic Qualifications Ph. D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. Extensive experience with machine learning, especially reinforcement learning. Strong background in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. Proven track record of research excellence demonstrated through publications and projects. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Required Documents Resume. Cover Letter.
    $74k-114k yearly est. 12d ago

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