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The Opportunity: The Palate of a Chef, the Mind of a Scientist TCHO is looking for a rare professional to serve as the tactical engine of our research and production. This individual will fill a high-impact role that bridges the gap between creative sensory exploration and technical production. This is a hands-on role at our factory, responsible for tending the entire lifecycle of our chocolate. This begins with the cacao beans being grown around the world by our farmer partners, to the final production of high-end chocolate and confections at our production facility in Berkeley. We are seeking a maker who can manage complex data and production schedules while maintaining a disciplined focus on creativity and flavor. This position is 100% onsite due to the hands-on nature of the role, including production, sensory evaluation, laboratory work, and small-batch confectionery manufacturing. 1. Sensory Mastery & Tasting Daily Analysis: Lead disciplined daily sensory panels of raw cacao liquors, experimental batches, finished chocolate, and confections to ensure every product meets TCHO standards. Raw Material Selection: Participate in the selection and sensory analysis of all raw materials, including cocoa beans, liquor, powder, butter, and inclusions such as nuts or vanilla. Final Sign-off: Provide sensory sign-off for final products coming off the line to ensure manufacturing quality and consistency. 2. The “Source” & Laboratory Management Bean Sample Management: Manage the intake of cacao samples from global partners, including roasting, winnowing, and grinding micro-batches to evaluate fermentation quality and genetic potential. Flavor Lab Oversight: Manage daily operations of the flagship TCHO Flavor Lab space (one of only 12 worldwide). Operational Upkeep: Oversee lab organization, cleaning, sample retention, and restocking of laboratory supplies and equipment. 3. Production, Formulation & Retail Confectionery Formula Creation: Develop and manage proprietary daily production formulas used by the manufacturing team. Retail Confectionery Production: Act as a Confectioner for TCHO Retail, responsible for creating small-batch and small-lot confections for retail customers, including hand-crafted and limited-run items. Efficiency & Scalability: Support factory operations by optimizing run times, flush materials, FIFO practices, and small-batch scalability. SOP Compliance: Ensure all product SOPs are followed, including requirements related to cross-contamination, Organic, Kosher, and Fair Trade certifications. 4. New Product Development (NPD) Dream-to-Reality: Translate creative product concepts into consistent, repeatable production. Prototyping: Execute hands-on prototyping and produce sales and retail samples, including chocolate formulas, plant-based ganache, enrobed items, panned goods, and other confections. Scaling: Move products from lab-scale concepts to small industrial and retail-ready production. Who You Are Palate-Driven: You possess an advanced ability to articulate flavor and a deep interest learning how the magic of chocolate comes to life. Analytical: You love a good system and can track R&D data and formulas with precision to keep projects on a professional timeline. Technically Grounded: You likely have a background in Food Science, Pastry, or Confectionery and know your way around the bakery and confectionery world. Onsite & Flexible: This is not a desk job. You are based at our Berkeley HQ and willing to work weekends to keep the lab and production cycles moving. Skills & Abilities Bachelors' degree or equivalent Minimum 3 years working in pastry, confectionary or chocolate industry, Demonstrated leadership experience of teaching and developing teams within food industry. Excellent writing, reading and communication skills Spanish fluency is a major plus. Ability to transport and move 50-pound handloads Must be able to remain in a stationary position for entire shift Must be able to work above ground levels-10 feet and in cold and warm temperature work environment Salary Range - $95,000 - $120,000

Medical Device R&D Technician Pay $35-38 6 month+ assignment Onsite in Campbell, CA Assemble fluidic tube sets, mechanical gear, and catheter-based devices in a clean room environment through adhesive bonding and cure, mechatronic assembly and electrical/mechanical testing. Demonstrated history of working on complex mechanical and electrical systems. • HS diploma and a minimum of 8 years related experience; AA degree and a minimum of 5 years experience preferred. • Strong understanding of assembly and calibration methods. • A proven ability to work well in a team environment • Must be capable of working independently and in a team while being flexible and self-motivated. • Previous experience assembling Medical Devices in an FDA-regulated environment is preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assemble complex mechanical systems that encompass hundreds of unique parts. Your expertise with precision tools will ensure the accurate placement of linear guides, rotary bearings, actuators, motors, and drive systems. • Collaborate closely with engineers to develop work instructions, maintain inventory for development builds, and ensure a clean and organized build environment. • Maintain and calibrate tools, replenish stock fasteners, and ensure organization in the development and build areas. • Actively promote and support the Quality Management System, Quality Objectives, and Quality Policy. • Assure that you and functional subordinates (if applicable) are trained on all applicable procedures and processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices, and applicable FDA and Regulatory requirements. • Actively promote and support the company's Management Review process. • Inform responsible personnel of concerns involving product quality. Benefits (employee contribution): Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Retirement plan All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Scale AI is seeking a highly technical and strategic Staff / Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer to act as the Tech Lead (TL) for our next generation of deep research agents for the Enterprise. This high-impact role will drive the technical direction and oversight for Deep Research Agent Development, translating cutting-edge research in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic Frameworks into robust, scalable, and high-impact production systems that enhance enterprise operations, analytics, and core efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for both deep technical work and mentoring, and is capable of setting a long-term technical strategy for a critical domain while maintaining a strong, hands-on delivery focus. ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Vision Set the Technical Roadmap: Define and own the technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap for Deep Research Agents for the Enterprise, ensuring alignment with Scale AI's overall AI strategy and business goals. Drive Breakthrough Research to Production: Lead the end-to-end development, from initial research to production deployment, to landing on customer impact, with a focus on integrating diverse data modalities. Advanced Knowledge Retrieval: Architect and implement state-of-the-art retrieval systems to ensure the agents provide accurate and comprehensive answers from public and proprietary data sources from enterprises. Data analysis: Design and champion the development of data analysis agents that accurately translate complex natural language queries into executable SQL/code against diverse enterprise data schemas. Multimodal Intelligence: Lead the integration of Multimodal AI capabilities to process and extract structured information from visual documents, tables, and forms, enriching the agent's knowledge base. Architecture & Design: Design and champion highly scalable, reliable, and low-latency infrastructure and frameworks for building, orchestrating, and evaluating multi-agent systems at enterprise scale. Technical Excellence: Serve as the technical authority for the team, leading design reviews, defining ML engineering best practices, and ensuring code quality, security, and operational excellence for all agent systems. Lead and Mentor: Technically lead and mentor a team of Machine Learning Engineers and Research Scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, rigorous engineering, rapid iteration, and technical depth. Recruiting & Growth: Partner with management to hire, onboard, and grow top-tier talent, helping to shape the long-term structure and capabilities of the team. Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate effectively with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and other engineering/science teams to translate ambiguous, high-level business problems into concrete, executable technical specifications and impactful agent solutions. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 6 years focused on Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or Applied Research in a production environment. 2+ years of experience in a formal or informal Technical Leadership role (Team Lead, Tech Lead) with a focus on setting technical direction for a domain. Deep expertise in Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Demonstrated experience designing, building, and deploying AI Agents or complex Agentic systems in production at scale. Experience with large-scale distributed systems and real-time data processing. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field. Demonstrated experience designing and deploying production-grade Text-to-SQL systems, including handling complex schema linking and query optimization. Practical experience with Multimodal AI, specifically integrating OCR and vision-language models for document intelligence and structured data extraction from images/forms. Proven experience in one or more relevant deep research areas: Reinforcement Learning (RL), Reasoning and Planning, Agentic Systems. Experience with vector databases and advanced retrieval techniques. A track record of publishing research papers in top-tier ML/AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, KDD). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical vision to executive stakeholders and technical peers. Experience driving cross-team technical initiatives that have delivered significant business impact. Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is: $252,000 - $315,000 USD PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. About Us: At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. 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We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join Client's In Vivo Pharmacology team in Foster City and more specifically the group responsible to conduct ex vivo analyses related to in vivo studies in mice. The candidate will join an established group, playing a key role in providing a mechanistic understanding for in vivo pre-clinical studies in support of multiple programs utilizing engineered human chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells). Responsibilities: · Characterization of immune parameters such as cell expansion and phenotype, from ex vivo blood samples from pre-clinical mouse studies with engineered human CAR T cells · Process and analyze ex vivo blood samples through flow cytometry, molecular biology and other analytical techniques · Check antigen expression by flow cytometry of tumor cell lines for use in in vivo studies · Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment · Present and participate in project team meetings and cross-departmental team meetings · Share core values such as passion, teamwork, integrity and trust Basic Qualifications: Master's Degree and 2+ years of scientific experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of scientific experience OR AA Degree and 5+ years of scientific experience OR High School Degree and 6+ years of scientific experience Preferred Qualifications: · MS or BS in Biology or related discipline · 3+ years of experience with multi-color flow cytometry and complex fluorochrome-conjugated antibody panels · Immunology background, with experience in phenotypic analysis of multiple human immune cell populations and markers of activation/exhaustion · Experience in data analysis software including FlowJo, GraphPad Prism and BD FACSDiva · Experience in additional molecular biology techniques such as dd PCR · Demonstrated ability to independently conduct analyses while working efficiently as part of a team · Ability to multi-task, perform work with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail, and be part of an exciting fast-paced scientific environment · Strong organizational and time-management skills, thorough record keeping skills (documentation and electronic lab notebook, Benchling), strong ability to troubleshoot independently and to provide high-quality results through critical analysis and interpretation, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Position Location: Oceanside CA 100% Onsite (no hybrid option available) Hours: Monday ? Friday, 8am-5pm Essential Duties and Job Functions: Under general supervision, develops and validates bioassays to support biological drug development. -Plans and executes assigned experiments that support Process Development activities and project goals. -Proactively seeks out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems. -Participates in group meetings to share test results. -Demonstrates ability to recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes. -Develops skills in data analysis and ability to evaluate quality of data. -Operates scientific equipment (Plate reader and Softmax software for ELISA, cell culture techniques), selects appropriate methods and techniques to perform experiments, and prepare related reports -Plans and organizes details of experiments with guidance. -Demonstrates good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide insight into the processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks. -Be able to work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment. -Must have basic understanding of ELISA and cell based assays. -Responsible for data analysis using SoftMax Pro software and graphic display of data using Excel and Power Point presentation formats. Knowledge, Experience and Skills: 2+ years of experience with BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline. 1+ years of experience with MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline. Academic Level: BSc or MSc Duration: ongoing Temp - extensions reviewed every 6 months

Fund & Co-Investment Research Associate About Allocate Allocate is transforming private market investing by enabling wealth advisory firms to seamlessly build and manage high-quality private market programs. About the Role We're seeking a Fund & Co-Investment Research Associate to join our Private Investments team. This isn't a traditional allocator role, as you'll be a critical connector between world-class fund managers, wealth advisory CIOs, and help build and manage our technology platform. You'll evaluate venture capital and private equity opportunities, conduct manager diligence, and spend significant time with wealth advisor investment teams discussing curated deals. You need to deeply understand opportunities, answer sophisticated questions, and provide clear, accurate analysis that helps clients make confident investment decisions. Equally important, you'll own the completeness and accuracy of our platform content, ensuring all investment materials, copy, and compliance documentation stay current. Key Responsibilities Investment Research & Diligence: Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on private market managers and co-investment opportunities across venture capital, private equity, and adjacent asset classes. Prepare balanced investment analysis and recommendations. Client Engagement: Spend substantial time with wealth advisor CIOs and their investment teams discussing curated opportunities. Field detailed questions, articulate investment theses, and provide real-time analysis that demonstrates deep command of each deal. GP Relationship Development: Build and maintain relationships with fund managers, including structuring conversations, access discussions, and ongoing partnership development. Platform Completeness: Own platform content integrity-ensure investment materials are updated, copy is accurate and compliant, and all client-facing documentation metour quality standards. Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Proactively source differentiated fund and co-investment opportunities through targeted outreach, industry relationships, and market intelligence. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, technology, and operations teams to refine platform capabilities and enhance the client investment experience. Portfolio Monitoring: Support post-investment updates, quarterly reporting, and ongoing portfolio analytics for client transparency. Market Intelligence: Develop insights and content that position Allocate as a leading voice in private markets. Qualifications Experience & Knowledge: 3+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, wealth management, investment banking, or related fields. Deep industry knowledge of the VC/PE ecosystem, fund structures, and how institutional platforms operate. Strong understanding of private markets and alternative investments. Skills & Attributes: Hustler mentality: Proactive, resourceful, and self-directed-you don't wait to be told what to do. Exceptional communication: You can explain complex investment concepts clearly and handle sophisticated Q&A with institutional allocators. Highly personable: You build authentic relationships with both GPs and wealth advisory teams. Commercial mindset: You think about client needs, platform scalability, and growth. Startup DNA: You thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace ambiguity, and move quickly. Meticulous attention to detail: You ensure accuracy and compliance across all materials. Analytical excellence: You combine quantitative rigor with qualitative judgment. Not a Fit If You're: A pure allocator looking for a traditional fund-of-funds seat. More comfortable with analysis only role than relationship-building and client engagement. Seeking a slow-paced, process-heavy environment. Unfamiliar with how technology platforms operate. Why Allocate? Shape the infrastructure layer for an entire industry. Ability to immediately work with top VCs and PE firms, along with CIOs in the wealth advisory world. Allocate is one of the fastest-growing platforms in private markets. Palo Alto office in the heart of the venture ecosystem. High impact, high visibility work with real ownership and autonomy. Additional Information Location: Palo Alto, CA. Must be able to work in-office 4 days a week. Compensation: $160K-$200K base + bonus + stock equity. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), responsible time off. Employment: Full-time. Compliance: This role is subject to Allocate's Code of Ethics and all related compliance obligations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join Client's In Vivo Pharmacology team in Foster City and more specifically the group responsible to conduct ex vivo analyses related to in vivo studies in mice. The candidate will join an established group, playing a key role in providing a mechanistic understanding for in vivo pre-clinical studies in support of multiple programs utilizing engineered human chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells). Responsibilities: · Characterization of immune parameters such as cell expansion and phenotype, from ex vivo blood samples from pre-clinical mouse studies with engineered human CAR T cells · Process and analyze ex vivo blood samples through flow cytometry, molecular biology and other analytical techniques · Check antigen expression by flow cytometry of tumor cell lines for use in in vivo studies · Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment · Present and participate in project team meetings and cross-departmental team meetings · Share core values such as passion, teamwork, integrity and trust Basic Qualifications: Master's Degree and 2+ years of scientific experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of scientific experience OR AA Degree and 5+ years of scientific experience OR High School Degree and 6+ years of scientific experience Preferred Qualifications: · MS or BS in Biology or related discipline · 3+ years of experience with multi-color flow cytometry and complex fluorochrome-conjugated antibody panels · Immunology background, with experience in phenotypic analysis of multiple human immune cell populations and markers of activation/exhaustion · Experience in data analysis software including FlowJo, GraphPad Prism and BD FACSDiva · Experience in additional molecular biology techniques such as dd PCR · Demonstrated ability to independently conduct analyses while working efficiently as part of a team · Ability to multi-task, perform work with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail, and be part of an exciting fast-paced scientific environment · Strong organizational and time-management skills, thorough record keeping skills (documentation and electronic lab notebook, Benchling), strong ability to troubleshoot independently and to provide high-quality results through critical analysis and interpretation, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

We are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Research Associate to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team. The selected candidate will provide in vivo study support for evaluating Client oncology therapeutics in pre-clinical models and will be responsible for daily in vivo study execution, data analysis and organization, as well as project team responsibilities. A minor amount of scheduling flexibility, including off-shift and weekend, may be required. The successful candidate will be proficient in murine handling techniques including various dosing routes (IV, IP, PO, RO, subcutaneous), in-life and terminal blood collection, and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis. The day-to-day responsibilities will include daily dosing, daily tumor measurements, tissue collections, and assisting with various aspects of study and facility maintenance. In addition to daily hands-on lab responsibilities, the position will have project team responsibilities including attending meetings to determine appropriate study design, organization of data, and presentation of results. Qualifications & Prior Experience: MS or BS with a minimum of 2-3 years of post-graduate hands on experience or demonstrate equivalent work experience with murine models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology Strong biology background with understanding of basic pharmacology Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Proficiency with MS suite including power Point, Excel, and word. Demonstrated ability to analyze and graph data using GraphPad prism or equivalent Additional Experience: Experience with more advanced in vivo techniques: surgery, anesthesia Experience with StudyLog data collection software is desired Experience with tissue culture is desired Experience with in vivo imaging is desired

It's Time to Join Stryker! Why Join Us? At Stryker Endoscopy, we're not just testing products - we're redefining how they perform in the real world. We're looking for analytical problem solvers who go beyond validation, characterizing designs, identifying root causes, and recommending comprehensive improvements to prevent future issues. You'll think like a user, design and test with purpose, and collaborate across disciplines to develop products that improve patient outcomes and empower caregivers worldwide. What You Will Do As a Senior R&D Test Engineer, Electrical, you'll join a close-knit, cross-functional R&D team that experiments with prototypes, validates designs, and ensures the safety, performance, and reliability of next-generation surgical imaging products. You'll act as both a hands‑on engineer and a key technical partner, helping transform concepts into real‑world solutions. You will: Lead and execute test plans for electrical subsystems and integrated products from prototype through verification. Develop and document test methods, protocols, and reports in compliance with design control and quality system requirements. Build and debug test fixtures, leveraging coding or automation tools (Python, LabVIEW, C/C++). Provide early design feedback to cross‑functional teams and collaborate closely with design engineers to resolve technical challenges. Use standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, protocol analyzers) to perform detailed electrical characterization and reliability testing. Guide or mentor others (interns, specialists, or peers) while independently managing your test activities and timelines. Contribute to system‑level test development that spans hardware, firmware, and software integration. Partner with teams across sites and occasionally travel to support cross‑location initiatives. What You Will Need Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline. 2+ years of related engineering experience Preferred: Experience in medical device or other regulated industries Hands‑on test engineering experience with analog and digital circuitry Proficiency with electrical lab instruments and automated test scripting (Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW) Experience developing, executing, and documenting component‑or system‑level testing Familiarity with defect tracking and documentation tools (e.g., Jira) Understanding of design controls, reliability testing, and quality systems Strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively $100,400- $160,800 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA editing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, we welcome you to apply. Job Description: High-Throughput Screening Research Associate II, III (Biodesigner II, III) Responsibilities: Perform massively parallel reporter assays and high-throughput screens across diverse cellular contexts using cellular and molecular readouts. Develop and execute molecular biology workflows such as vector design and cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, RT-PCR, qPCR, and next-generation sequencing. Support cell culture activities and experiments in multiple cell lines, at small and large scales. Design and execute cell-based assays (AAV/lentiviral transduction, transfection, flow cytometry, immunostaining, and other plate reader assays). Engineer and characterize cell-based systems using synthetic biology tools and techniques. Conduct and troubleshoot experiments, independently and in collaboration with colleagues, to optimize screening throughput, sensitivity, and specificity. Proactively troubleshoot technical issues and recommend potential corrective actions based on personal observations and literature searches. Prepare summaries of data and present internally to colleagues and management. Draft SOPs, follow protocols, diligently document experimental data in lab notebooks, and organize and maintain electronic work records. Author scientific reports and data summaries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals, bridging early discovery with high-throughput screens to nominate and optimize candidates for further characterization. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field. At least 2 years of industry wet lab experience. Mammalian cell culture experience (culturing, transfecting and transducing cells, and DNA/RNA purification from cells). Molecular biology expertise (vector design and cloning, qPCR, primer and probe design, DNA/RNA extraction workflows) Critical thinker with excellent communication skills who thrives in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preference will be given to those who display: High throughput screening assay development in an industry setting. High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact. Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data. First-principles thinking, and an ability to refine one's intuition based on additional data. Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion. Long-term personal vision with defined career goals. High EQ with team-oriented thinking. Experience with pooled, high-throughput screens using next-generation sequencing-based readouts, and/or preparing screening plasmid libraries from synthesized oligo arrays. Experience with CRISPR-Cas systems and/or gene editing and delivery technologies. Experience preparing next-generation sequencing libraries (Illumina, PacBio, and/or Nanopore platforms). If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team. Please apply directly through LinkedIn. Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

A leading AI science company in San Francisco is seeking an Applied Scientist to tackle complex marketing measurement challenges. The role involves designing innovative algorithms and collaborating with clients to ensure accuracy at scale. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in research code and a strong mathematical background, including causal inference. The compensation ranges from $235K to $258K, with equity offers and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic startup environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Team The Scaling team is responsible for the architectural and engineering backbone of OpenAI's infrastructure. We design and deliver advanced systems that support the deployment and operation of cutting‑edge AI models. Our work spans system software, networking, platform architecture, fleet‑level monitoring, and performance optimization. As part of the Stargate initiative, the Industrial Compute team's mission is to build and operate the foundation that powers our research and products. To deliver on this mission, there is a critical need for advanced lab infrastructure and capabilities to perform rapid prototyping, targeted and end‑to‑end testing, and system qualification across the full software and hardware stack to ensure readiness and stability for fast and smooth deployment of our large‑scale clusters. About the Role We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead advanced R&D, rapid prototyping, and build‑out of in‑house lab infrastructure to support system bring‑up, testing, and qualification for next‑generation systems. In this role, you will: You will work closely with the research, fleet, silicon, hardware health, and external vendors and partners to accelerate system qualification, increase deployment velocity, and improve platform and fleet robustness at scale. You will focus on detailed evaluation and systematic testing of early hardware, including servers, racks, NICs, switches, chips, optics, transceivers, and other lab prototype equipment. Your engineering work will span a broad range of software (systems, firmware, RDMA, collectives, cluster provisioning, orchestration, etc.) and/or hardware solutions (e.g., FPGA development) to manage lab infrastructure, support bring‑up activities and perform extensive characterizations of new hardware through microbenchmarking, fault injection, impairment modelling, localized stress testing, and end‑to‑end evaluations. This role is based in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. You might thrive in this role if you: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field Strong background in system architecture, large‑scale distributed systems and AI/HPC networking expertise (high performance multipath transport protocols, RDMA, RoCE, Infiniband) 5+ years of software development experience in C/C++ and Python Experience developing and running large‑scale distributed AI workloads Hands‑on lab experience with datacenter hardware (racks, servers, switches, NICs, accelerators, etc.) Experience with low‑level software and/or FPGA hardware development (e.g., firmware or RTL) About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general‑purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. 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At New Culture, we are making cow cheese without the cow. Dairy cheese is unsustainable and plant-based cheeses don't work. Ours are sustainable, healthy, ethical, and indistinguishable from current dairy options in taste, texture, and function. Using fermentation to produce dairy proteins, food science to combine those proteins with natural ingredients, and traditional cheesemaking methods to make any cheese of choice, we are bringing about a new culture for the cheese industry. We are a Bay Area-based, venture-backed startup in an exciting growth and rapid expansion phase. We are looking for a Research Associate, Fermentation to join us in leading the global transformation to an animal-free dairy future. As an early member of the team, you will have significant influence and responsibility in determining the success and trajectory of New Culture. The ideal candidate is looking for a new challenge in a fast-moving collaborative environment and has experience in benchtop fermentation process development, ideally for protein and/or food production. This is a 6-month contract and is based onsite 5-days a week in our office in San Leandro, CA. What will you be doing: Plan and execute benchtop fermentation experiments independently for strain validation, process development, and media optimization Prepare necessary media and stock solutions for fermentation experiments Setup, sterilize, clean benchtop bioreactors, and perform routine maintenance if necessary Monitor fermentation through sampling, checking online parameters, and offline measurements Collect samples and perform routine biochemical assays and analysis Analyze fermentation data, write summary reports, and present project results in team meetings Maintain fermentation run indexes and records Identify potential improvements to the fermentation processes and design experiments necessary to justify process changes Troubleshoot, communicate, and collaborate with other team members to resolve equipment and process issues as they arise in the operation of bioreactors and lab equipment Perform downscaled (shake flask, microwell plate, Biolector) experiments to help optimize process parameters and media components Ensure alignment with other areas of science such as microbiology and downstream processing Develop and maintain SOPs Maintain safe practices and work environment What we expect from you: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or related field with 1-3 years of relevant industry or academic experience Ability to correlate microbial physiology with process performance in the bioreactors Willingness to work with a flexible schedule. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (e.g., carboys of media). Ability to work standing up for up to 4hrs at a time. Ability to deliver high-quality work under constraints of time and budget Ability to work closely in a team of interdisciplinary and intercultural individuals Even better if you had: Hands-on experience with various types of fermentation processes (batch, fed-batch, continuous; aerobic and anaerobic), fermentation equipment and scale, control and analysis software Experience with data visualization and analysis tools such as Python, SpotFire, R, and/or JMP Prior involvement with startups and/or small businesses Salary Range: $77,000 - $95,000 annually How to know you are a great fit: We look for candidates who are team players, learners, doers, and hungry to make a difference in the world. Creativity and resourcefulness, honesty, and empathy go a long way. Our five core values guide us on our path to achieving our mission. Determination with Kindness | Have the resolve, the drive, and the will to succeed, but do it with empathy, encouragement, and compassion. In the face of adversity we will only excel as a team by keeping kindness at the forefront of everything we do. Creativity with Transparency | Creativity, persistence, questioning, and crazy ideas to solve hard problems are essential to our work. We do all of this out in the open while being honest and forthright about the new things we're trying, getting feedback and input from our teammates along the way. Teamwork with Rigor | Hold yourself and those around you to high standards and understand how your responsibilities are interconnected with others. As much as you rely on your teammates, they're relying on you, and only with consistent communication and rigorous teamwork will we achieve our goals together. Speed with Focus | We move quickly, exploring new opportunities and incorporating new results to make progress rapidly. Remaining focused throughout our experimentations means making thoughtful decisions, listening to a range of perspectives, and moving forward as a unified team once we've committed to the path ahead. Love the Product (not just the Science) | The science is cool but the product is even cooler. Our breakthroughs are always in the pursuit of better products. It's by selling delicious dairy that we will bring about a successful future for New Culture and a positive impact for our customers and the planet. New Culture is committed to promoting and creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Diversity is the foundation of what we do at New Culture, enabling us to build a company that celebrates what makes each of us unique.

Reports to: Managing Principle Mechanical Engineer, R&D Workplace Type: Hybrid, on-site in Santa Cruz an average of 4-days per week Capstan Medical:Creating a new standard for minimally invasive structural heart treatment Who we are: At Capstan Medical, we're driven by an unwavering commitment to transforming the treatment of heart valve disease. By merging surgical robotics with catheter-based technology and next generation implants, we've pioneered a patient-optimized approach to repair and replace heart valves. Our innovative technology offers a significantly less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery while ensuring precise and reliable placement of the heart valve implant. With these advancements, we may be able to provide patients with a solution to their heart valve disease while significantly reducing recovery time and minimizing the risk of complications. With a dedicated team of heart valve device experts and robotics engineers, we are fully committed to developing a comprehensive and transformative solution that will positively impact the lives of individuals affected by this condition. Capstan Medical is uniquely positioned in Santa Cruz. This gives us access to the amazing technical talent of the Bay Area, but in an environment that we feel is conducive to doing our best creative work. Our office is adjacent to large tracts of open space with bicycle trails straight from the office doors offering access to the hills and beaches of Wilder Ranch State Park for road/mountain bicycle riding, hiking, and surfing. Come join us and become part of a team revolutionizing heart valve treatment! The Opportunity: We are building a novel medical robotic application, bringing together an exciting set of hardware and software into an elegant product. We are looking for someone who can take a mechanical system of the robot design from initial concept all the way to product. What You'll Do: Collaborate with Manufacturing and Clinical teams on designs, incorporating this input into quick and effective design iterations. Lead and set direction for system and subsystem architectures and mechanical design efforts while owning cross-functional mechanical deliverables and technical strategy Participate in building and bringing up prototype robotic systems and support all things mechanical in their pre-clinical lab use. Lead alignment of complex technical topics and hardware architecture across the Mechanical Engineering team and broadly across the R&D organization and Capstan. Document and communicate learnings on design manufacturability and reliability to the broader hardware team, mentoring others in best practices and scalable design approaches Document and communicate your work through design reviews and as appropriate released documents as part of the product development process Identify gaps and pitch in as needed to ensure that the team meets their goals and objectives, driving alignment across teams when priorities conflict Strengthen the team by providing leadership and mentorship on best practices and design strategies as they grow in their abilities to develop performant, scalable, and elegant designs. Be a valuable partner with feedback and collaboration in brainstorming and design reviews. What You'll Need: BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience Expecting 12+ years of relevant experience (medical device experience preferred) Comfort working with high levels of ambiguity and an ability to convert that into tangible outcomes Experience with designing, manufacturing transfer, and shipping of medical device capital equipment or equivalent complexity systems Deep expertise in areas particular to robotic system design: kinematics, mechanisms, bearings, gears, sensors, actuators. Experience with medical device (or equivalent) development process, design control, design verification, and regulatory processes Ability to work in a hybrid work environment, working onsite in Santa Cruz on average 4 days a week Ways To Stand Out: Experience with the full commercial lifecycle from concept through reacting to and addressing field issues with your designs. Skills with Python or Matlab for data analysis, simulation, and interacting with robotic equipment. Excessive nerdiness about manufacturing, mechanisms, robots, or any other adjacencies. Leadership experience. While this role is as an individual contributor, it is a position of significant technical and thought leadership within the company. Why Join Us: We offer a fun, fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will be working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space. We offer outstanding benefits with medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, as well as flex time off. We thrive in our work-hard, play-hard environment. Bring your bike or running shoes if you'd like or just be ready to enjoy a fun office outing. We enjoy time inside the office and out! We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A technology firm specializing in neuroscience is seeking a Research Scientist focused on rodent behavior and neural imaging. The ideal candidate will design experiments, analyze neural data, and translate findings to human studies. Candidates should hold a PhD or postdoc in relevant fields and demonstrate proficiency in ultrasound neuromodulation techniques. This role is critical for advancing non-invasive brain research. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A cutting-edge AI startup is seeking an experienced AI Researcher to drive innovative research in generative AI and build multimodal foundation models. Ideally located in San Francisco, the candidate will require a PhD and 5+ years in the field. Responsibilities include designing and implementing models, conducting independent research, and publishing findings. This role is central to advancing AI for earth observation and creating a positive impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology. Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment? We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun, diverse atmosphere. Summary: The Senior Technician is a critical member of the Advanced Development team, responsible for hands-on support in the design, testing, and manufacturing of innovative medical devices. This role blends technical skill with collaboration, playing a vital part in building and evaluating prototypes, improving processes, and maintaining equipment to ensure high-quality and regulatory-compliant products. Working closely with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams, the Senior Technician contributes to key milestones from early-stage development through product launch and beyond in a dynamic, fast-paced medical device environment. In This Role, You Will: The Senior Technician plays a key role in supporting the development, testing, manufacturing, and maintenance of medical devices. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. The Senior Technician will contribute to early stage prototype builds, process improvements, and compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements. Support product development by building prototypes, conducting tests, and documenting results in collaboration with R&D and engineering teams. Perform root cause analysis of technical issues and recommend corrective actions. Maintain lab equipment, fixtures, and tools to ensure consistent performance. Author and revise work instructions, test protocols, and technical documentation. Assist in validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and design verification testing. Support manufacturing transfer activities including pilot builds and process documentation. Ensure compliance with company quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820). Who You Will Report To: Principal R&D Engineer, Advanced Development Requirements: Education: Associates degree or technical certification in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field Minimum 5 years experience in a medical device, biotech or other related regulated field Work location: Pleasanton, CA. This job is fully on-site Working knowledge of computers, word processing, Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and spreadsheets Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications to accurately assemble and build prototypes Competent with basic shop tools (test machines, hand tools, machining tools, soldering etc) qualifications: catheter build and construction techniques (laminating, tipping, joining, braiding, laser cutting) Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations. Preferred Qualifications: Solidworks or other CAD software What We Offer: At Calyxo, you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team. You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced, proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture. You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself. We also offer an attractive compensation package, which includes: A competitive hourly rate of $40.80 - $48 and variable incentive plan Stock options - ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation Calyxo is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but also prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities, which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth. Calyxo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Disclaimer: At Calyxo, we prioritize a transparent and structured interview process to ensure the best fit for both our candidates and our team. Please be aware of the following: Structured Interview Process: Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews where you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Calyxo employees. This ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and our company culture. Verification of Identity: We do not extend job offers without first meeting candidates, either virtually or in person. This step is crucial to maintain the integrity of our hiring process and to ensure mutual alignment. Beware of Scams: Calyxo will never request sensitive personal information, such as your full name, address, phone number, or identification documents, via email or online forms before an official interview. Calyxo representatives will always contact you using an email format of . If you receive a request for information from any other domain, please contact us directly at to verify the legitimacy of the communication. We appreciate your interest in joining Calyxo and look forward to getting to know you through our official channels.

An innovative AI startup in San Francisco is looking for a Foundational AI Research Scientist to pioneer next-generation large-language-model architectures. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of sequence modeling architectures, expertise in PyTorch, and experience in pre-training large language models. Join a dynamic team to help shape the future of intelligent human-machine interfaces. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Scientist Santa Clara, CA Pay rate: $40+ an hour Our clients long-term vision is to use digital technology as part of a holistic approach to surgery across the episode of care to enhance surgical efficiency, promote better clinical outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. This position will serve as a scientific contributor for the development and execution of preclinical evidence strategies necessary to competitively position a product for domestic and international regulatory and clinical acceptance. Responsibilities Include · Leads and supports product evaluations involving animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models · Performs research supporting development of products or procedures in minimally invasive robotic surgery · Assisting or conducting investigations for medical device development and preclinical evidence generation aligned to R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial needs · Coordinate and ensure accurate documentation of laboratory activities · Conduct lab activities in compliance with USDA, AAALAC, and Animal use policies · Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 58 - Good Laboratory Practices · Contribute and support the design of appropriate studies to meet premarket and post market needs · Design, plan and execute preclinical animal studies for the assessment of safety, performance, and effectiveness Act as study coordinator in support of the Study Director Act as Study Director projects of varying levels of complexity · Assess, communicate, and manage the risks associated to the preclinical evaluation of products. · Assist in appropriate interpretation and dissemination of all evidence generated, based on evidence dissemination strategy, including study reports, abstracts, manuscripts, etc. · Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment that embraces ownership and accountability for innovation, change, risk, and flexibility · Build successful relationships internally and develop partnerships with key business partners Qualifications · A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Biological Science or a related discipline is required. Experience and Skills: · A minimum of 5 years of related scientific / technical experience within preclinical research is required. · Experience in preclinical science and processes along with an understanding of medical device development processes, related healthcare market environment, clinical trends, and preclinical regulations is required. · Track record of contributing to preclinical programs on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations is required. · Experience working in a GLP environment and direct experience executing preclinical studies · Understanding of good documentation practices · Familiarity with animal welfare regulations and IACUC Preferred: · Experience working in Medical Devices or Robotics is preferred · Experience working with large animal models is desired · Experience in support of global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs (including PMA/BLA/NDA and/or their global counterparts) is preferred.