Research associate jobs in Marysville, WA

Introduction to the team We create and deliver an aligned, dedicated marketing strategy to fuel each Expedia Group brand's success. Since our travelers interact with us through our brands, we have a brand focus in our marketing, while leveraging the scale and efficiency we've built in functional expertise. At Expedia Group, our Growth Marketing team is redefining how data-driven marketing meets AI-powered, agentic automation. We drive performance through best-in-class, scalable machine learning, deploying production-ready multimodal LLMs, GenAI, and agentic NLP architectures. Our agentic systems power everything from personalized travel discovery to real-time, cross-platform campaign execution at massive scale. Explore “Trip Matching” on Instagram for a glimpse into our production chatbot transforming inspiring reels and posts into hotel recommendation. As an ML Scientist III, your mission is to engineer, and scale production AI workflows, agents, and multimodal LLM pipelines, leveraging both in-house and third-party systems. You'll develop agentic solutions with advanced orchestration tools like LangGraph, Langfuse, RAG, and the latest frameworks, owning end-to-end delivery and optimizations for inference and GenAI systems. In this role, you will: Develop and deploy complex agentic and multimodal AI workflows at production scale, architecting memory-enabled, context-aware agents that drive dynamic automation, personalization, real-time monitoring and content generation. Design and orchestrate advanced LLM and RAG-driven agent solutions using modular frameworks including LangGraph, Langfuse, CrewAI, AutoGen, and other emerging agentic orchestration tools-enabling adaptive, stateful, and highly interactive workflow graphs. Integrate and optimize complete multimodal GenAI pipelines: text-to-image, image-to-video, text-to-video, and text-to-voice, leveraging and extending in-house and third party models. Fine-tune (parameter-efficient tuning, LoRA, QLoRA, etc.), and evaluate (perplexity, accuracy, creativity metrics) both open-source (Llama, MPT, Phi-4, etc.) and commercial LLMs (OpenAI GPT-4, Gemini, Claude). Pioneer LLM-based simulation & evaluation environments (e.g., LLM-as-a-Judge): Leverage the latest LLMs, multi-agent systems, and generative tools to simulate user behavior, accelerate experimental cycles, and rigorously evaluate new features or workflows in both synthetic and prod online shopping and travel environments. Simulate A/B testing via LLM simulations: Build A/B test agents capable of simulating user engagement, behavioral outcomes, and marketing scenarios to complement and replace large-scale online testing-enabling rapid iteration, robust pre-deployment validation, and deeper insight into agentic/LLM-driven feature impact. Continuously adopt and iterate on the latest frameworks, staying current with state-of-the-art in agentic orchestration, memory models, multimodal GenAI, LLM pipelines, and LLM operation (RAG, memory, tracing, evaluation). Collaborate deeply with engineering, marketing, and product teams to translate evolving business objectives into scalable and observable AI-driven solutions. Experience and qualifications: Minimum 7+ years experience delivering robust, scalable AI/GenAI solutions at enterprise scale with a Bachelors degree (4-5+ year of relevant experience with a Masters/PhD in CS, EE, Stats) Agentic frameworks experience working with platforms such as LangGraph, Langfuse, RAG, CrewAI, AutoGen, and comparable agent workflow frameworks Ability to design complex agent graphs with memory, tool calling, and multi-step reasoning Multimodal and agentic AI experience in both commercial and open-source models (VLMs, CLIP, Phi-4, DINO, etc), advanced LLM pipeline design, and shipping both inference and generative AI features to users Hands-on experience in fundamental neural network models (CNN, Transformers, BERT, VAEs, Multimodals etc) Proven expertise in architecting persistent, hybrid, and context-managed memory for agentic workflows Strong in Python (PyTorch, HuggingFace, etc.), MLOps, distributed systems (PySpark, Databricks, Airflow), and scalable API engineering Deep experience with tracing, logging, and observability stacks (Langfuse, PromptLayer, Weights & Biases, etc.), including prompt monitoring and model evaluation in live production Ability to translate complex technical systems into actionable solutions for cross-functional teams, leveraging Multimodal LLMs and Gen AI models

Primary Skills: Python (Expert), Machine Learning (Advanced), LLM (Advanced), AWS Services (Expert), Data Structure (Advanced) Contract Type: W2 Duration: 6 Months with Possible Extension Pay Range: $60.00 - $64.00 Per Hour #LP Join our Worldwide Operations Security team to play a pivotal role in building innovative software solutions for our Fulfillment Centers. As an Applied Scientist II, you will leverage your expertise in machine learning, algorithm development, and distributed computing to significantly enhance customer experiences and advance our technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge software and gain experience within a large-scale operation, promising a significant impact on our products and services. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance algorithms to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. Apply scientific principles to assess the feasibility of new projects and invent novel solutions. Utilize machine learning, natural language processing, and other advanced techniques to solve complex problems. Collaborate with a team and work independently on various projects within the Fulfillment Center's software solutions framework. Stay updated and contribute to the advancement of the state-of-the-art in your field of expertise. Must-Have Skills: Strong experience in programming (Java, Python, or similar). Proficiency in ML and familiarity with AWS services like Bedrock, Sagemaker. Expertise in algorithms, data structures, and distributed computing. Industry Experience: Prior experience in large-scale operations or similar technology-driven industries is preferred. About Akraya Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!

About the Team Centific's Robotics and Physical AI Lab is pioneering the fusion of simulation-first research, embodied intelligence, and multimodal perception. Our mission: accelerate the transition from vision and language understanding to real-world action, enabling next-generation robots, agents, and safety systems across industries. We're assembling a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, and interns exploring vision-language models (VLMs), world models, and sim2real transfer. As our Lead Research Scientist, you will steer this effort-bridging academic rigor with hands-on experimentation, guiding early-stage researchers, and converting scientific breakthroughs into deployable AI systems. 🎯 Mission Drive the scientific and technical direction of Centific's Physical AI and Robotics R&D. Lead by example-mentoring a team of interns and engineers while collaborating across simulation, perception, and multimodal AI. 🔬 What You'll Do Leadership & Mentorship Lead a team of 3-5 Ph.D. interns and engineers across perception, multimodal reasoning, and simulation projects. Architect and maintain a collaborative research roadmap with measurable milestones and publishable outcomes. Foster a culture of open research, reproducibility, and iterative learning. Research & Development Define and execute high-impact research in embodied AI, world models, and vision-language reasoning. Integrate digital twins, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or other simulators for real-world policy validation and sim2real adaptation. Advance multimodal model design-from grounding and affordance recognition to causal and temporal reasoning. Explore data-efficient training, spatially aware neural architectures, and robustness evaluation frameworks. System Integration & Deployment Collaborate with platform engineers to deploy research artifacts into scalable services using Ray, FastAPI, Docker, and Kubernetes. Benchmark large-scale inference pipelines, model distillation strategies, and safety validation workflows. Publish open-source code and internal benchmarks that raise the scientific bar. Collaboration Partner with the Principal Architect, simulation teams, and external research collaborators. Lead proof-of-concept integrations with simulation or robotics hardware vendors. Represent Centific in academic conferences and consortiums on AI, simulation, and robotics. 📚 Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field, with a strong publication record in CVPR/ICCV/ECCV, NeurIPS/ICLR/CoRL/RSS, or equivalent. 5+ years of postdoctoral or industry research experience in computer vision, simulation, multimodal reasoning, or spatial AI. Deep expertise in PyTorch or JAX, GPU-accelerated workloads, and distributed training. Proven record of mentoring junior researchers or leading interdisciplinary R&D projects. Experience with Isaac Sim, Open3D, PyTorch3D, or MuJoCo for digital-twin and behavior simulation. Strong understanding of statistical spatial modeling, RL/MPC policy learning, and world-model architectures. 🌟 Preferred Qualifications Publications or patents in spatially-aware neural networks, multimodal world modeling, or simulation-based training. Experience implementing Ray-based distributed training or Triton/TensorRT-based inference optimizations. Familiarity with trustworthy AI, explainability in autonomous systems, or safety validation for robotics. Contributions to open-source frameworks (e.g., OpenMMLab, Isaac Sim assets, Habitat, Omniverse pipelines). History of academic collaboration or joint research programs with universities or labs. 🧩 What Success Looks Like Delivery of reproducible, publishable, and deployable research outcomes that strengthen Centific's Physical AI IP portfolio. Mentorship that grows the capabilities and confidence of your team. Leadership that balances curiosity-driven research with product-driven execution. Demonstrable impact on simulation realism, policy robustness, and model generalization. ⚙️ Our Stack Modeling: PyTorch, JAX, Hugging Face, xFormers Simulation: Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Open3D, COLMAP, 3DGS/NeRF Systems: Python, Ray, FastAPI, Kubernetes, Docker, Triton, Weights & Biases Multimodal AI: CLIP, SAM, LLaVA, Cosmos-Reason, Vision-Language Transformers Data & Evaluation: Omniverse USD pipelines, world-model benchmarks, synthetic-to-real datasets 🚀 Why Join Centific Lead the frontier: Shape a new discipline at the intersection of AI, simulation, and robotics. Mentor the next generation: Guide emerging researchers working on cutting-edge multimodal and embodied AI problems. Ship your science: See your research power real systems across safety, healthcare, and smart environments. Collaborate with industry leaders: Work with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and the global Physical AI community. Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Contract - 6 Months contract with a possibility of extension The In Situ Biology team is seeking a motivated associate scientist contractor to assist a team of scientists performing spatial biology experiments aimed at understanding targets for antibody-based therapeutics. The successful candidate will have experience in core histology methodologies, including processing, embedding, and sectioning. The ideal candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic about lab work and flexible in working with different investigators on various projects. Responsibilities Process samples for downstream histological analysis. Perform routine histology lab maintenance. Perform immunohistochemistry experiments using autostainers. Maintain and catalog a biospecimen repository. Utilize a LIMS system for documenting experiments. Qualifications 1-2+ years' experience working in a laboratory. BS or BA in a biological science. Experience with histopathology techniques. Experience with sectioning is a plus; preference given to Histology Technicians (HTs). Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional research environment. Highly organized with the ability to multitask. Quick learner with a willingness to learn new skills and technologies. Excellent teamworking and communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

A globally leading consumer device company headquartered in Cupertino, CA is currently looking for a User Research Assistant to join the AIML User Research team. You will assist and support researchers in study planning, execution, and analysis to enable the team to run an efficient and effective research program. You possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills, creative problem solving, high attention to detail, and a commitment to conducting impactful research in support of our product teams and customers. Do you want to impact billions of users by contributing to extraordinary products? You will become part of a dedicated team that furthers product design, usability and innovation. Bring passion and dedication to this role and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Responsibilities: • Recruit and schedule participants for user studies • Ensure appropriate participant compliance with study protocols • Engage and communicate with participants before, during, and after studies • Setup and break down study session areas • Help ensure study materials, devices, and software will be ready for each study and participant • Assist with study facilitation, such as recording, note taking, and data collection • Assist with data review and clean-up • Assist with preparing and communicating results to stakeholder teams and archiving results • Help troubleshoot and maintain study lab equipment • Track and report on the status of a portfolio of projects in progress Key Qualifications: • Previous work experience requiring high engagement with people • Qualitative user research experience including moderating studies, interviewing, and interacting with participants, ideally in-person and remote • Previous experience managing multiple projects of different complexity simultaneously • Previous experience with participant data management is preferred • Previous study annotation and data handling experience is a plus • High attention to detail and ownership • Strong communication skills with participants, team members, stakeholders, and leadership • Ability to problem solve and create processes and tools to increase efficiency • Familiarity with company's products and ecosystem is a plus Education: Bachelor's degree required, with major or concentration in human factors, cognitive or experimental psychology, human-computer interaction or related field OR equivalent in relevant experience Type: Contract Duration: 7 months with extension Work Location: Seattle, WA (hybrid) Pay range: $ 40.00 - $ 55.00 (DOE)

Meta Superintelligence Labs is seeking a Research Scientist Manager to lead a high-impact team working on the next generation of AI Assistants powered by frontier-scale foundation models. This role centers on building cutting-edge measurement and evaluation paradigms that align fast-moving model development with real end-user value. As a Research Scientist Manager, you will define the scientific strategy behind the evaluation flywheel, ensure scientific across methodologies, and partner with product, engineering, and model training teams to steer the system toward reliability and trustworthiness at scale. Minimum Qualifications * 12+ years of, or PhD + 8 years of hands-on experience in large language model, NLP, and Transformer modeling, in the setting of both research and engineering development * Experience and track record of landing large research and/or product impacts in a time-sensitive environment * 2+ years of people-management experience leading research scientists or applied scientists * Proven technical vision in where the field of generative AI will go * Experience of and knowledge of online and offline measurement, benchmark building, and data synthesis * Experience with cross functional collaboration with other teams including non-engineering functions * Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, structuring, leading technical organizations, including performance management Preferred Qualifications * PhD or equivalent research experience in fields such as machine learning, statistics, econometrics, causal inference, computer science, optimization, or related areas * Experience developing evaluation frameworks for LLMs, multimodal models, or interactive assistants * Expertise in online measurement, user-behavior modeling, A/B testing, and experiment platform design * Experience building large-scale datasets and ontologies used for training or evaluation * Background in safety, alignment, content evaluation, or human-AI interaction * Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to executives, product partners, and engineering stakeholders * Proven ability to build high-performing teams that thrive under ambiguity and rapid iteration * Experience with cross functional collaboration with other teams including non-technical functions * Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, structuring, leading technical organizations, including performance management Responsibilities * Define and execute the scientific roadmap for measurement of AI Assistant with purpose, agility, and efficiency * Lead the development of innovative offline and online evaluation metrics, benchmarks, and data synthesis methodologies to drive model improvement and improve user experience * Partner closely with research, engineering, and product teams to integrate robust measurement into the model development lifecycle (the "evaluation flywheel") * Communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with clients and peer teams to facilitate cross-functional projects * Mentor and grow a team of Industry-Leading research scientists and applied scientists, fostering a of scientific rigor, impact, and success About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.

AltPep Corporation is a biomedical company based along Seattle's Lake Union developing groundbreaking disease-modifying treatments and detection tools for amyloid diseases by targeting a novel early molecular trigger: alpha sheet oligomers. Our lead programs focus on Alzheimers and Parkinsons diseases, with other amyloid diseases on the horizon. AltPeps goal is to change the course of these debilitating diseases that affect over a billion people around the globe. AltPep draws its origins to Dr. Valerie Daggett's lab at the University of Washington's Bioengineering Department. We are looking for additional team members to join us at our state-of-the-art, headquarters located on the Eastside of Lake Union in Seattle. About this Role We are seeking a meticulous and dynamic Research Associate to join our team. You will be responsible for conducting and supporting laboratory research, including peptide synthesis, characterization (spectroscopy, biophysical, etc.), formulation activities, bioanalytical (pharmacokinetics) experiments, and stability studies, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision. Your contributions will be critical to the success of our research and development efforts, and you will have opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively within our innovative team. What Youll Do: Characterize peptides by UHPLC, mass spectrometry, circular dichroism, etc. Engage in chemical synthesis and peptide modifications to meet research and development objectives. Operate both manual and automated solid-phase peptide synthesis systems. Conduct (prep- and semi-prep) HPLC purification of peptides. Support novel Drug Product formulation development Support bioanalytical experiments and stability studies Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation to ensure smooth laboratory operations. Maintain rigorous quality of experimental details outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Document research findings meticulously in lab books and records. Work both independently and collaboratively within an innovative team to achieve project goals. Prioritize and organize workflow to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment. Analyze and interpret data and generate reports Regularly communicate results, in written form and oral presentations, to the rest of the team and occasionally to senior management and in All-Company meetings. What You Bring: Must Haves: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field. Experience in instrumental analysis using HPLC, UHPLC, and LC-MS. Ability to conduct quantitative analysis and apply quality control criteria effectively. Meticulous record-keeping abilities and attention to detail. Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment and responsiveness to quick changes in tasks/priorities. Ability to learn rapidly and implement new laboratory techniques as needed Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workflow. What Will Separate You From the Rest: 2+ years of post-graduate experience in a relevant field, with previous biotech experience being a plus. Hands-on experience with solid-phase peptide synthesis and HPLC purification. Experience with productivity and scientific software, including ChemDraw /Marvinsketch Familiarity with PubMed and other information sources for pharmaceuticals. Ability to work independently while also valuing team collaboration. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. Ability to learn and implement new analytical and synthetic chemistry techniques. Effective communication practices with peers and senior personnel. Flexible approach to structure and workflow management. Commitment to maintaining high standards of precision and cleanliness in laboratory work. Debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's affect more than a billion people worldwide. Drawing upon decades of academic research, AltPep was founded to create groundbreaking tools to detect and treat such diseases. Although a young company, AltPep has been recognized for its scientific accomplishment and potential. While still small and nimble, we have grown to a team of thirty talented individuals dedicated to improving the lives of billions. We continue to grow and are looking for talented people to join the team and help us accomplish our mission. We offer competitive compensation to those joining our fight. The compensation range for a Research Associate is $78,000 - $88,000, depending on experience. AltPep takes care of its employees and offers generous stock options, medical, vision, and dental coverage for its employees and their dependents. We understand, and value, life outside of work and offer competitive PTO so you can rest and recharge.

At Adaptive, we're Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated. As an Adapter, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. With Adaptive, you'll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application. It's time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive. Position Overview Adaptive is seeking an exceptional Research Associate I to join a new subsidiary spinout, Digital Biotechnologies Inc. The Scientist will play a critical role in helping to develop a “Next” Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) instrument specifically designed for clinical medicine. Present methods for high-throughput sequencing are not suitable for many clinical applications, as all current NGS platforms lack the combination of high accuracy, rapid turnaround time, and low cost that would lead to robust clinical utility. In collaboration with academic and industry scientists across the country, Digital Biotechnologies is engineering the first solid-state sequencer with the specifications necessary for a widely applicable clinical sequencing instrument. In this role, the Research Associate I, performs assigned experiments or other related work under close supervision, which leverage Digital's novel intellectual property to realize the company's strategic objectives in fundamental science, health care and business development. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic nanomaterials. Routine microscopy (e.g., atomic force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), optical microscopy) and image analysis. Prepare samples following a provided experimental plan. Conduct experiments or other related work based on provided protocols. With guidance, collates and interprets data and synthesizes results into a conclusion. Ability to execute experiments efficiently in a wet lab and suggest process improvements. Recognize patterns or inconsistencies when assessing results and share with supervisor. Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other) Required Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, engineering (biomedical, chemical, material), physics, or other related field. Applicants should have 1+ years experience working in a laboratory. Ability to work closely and collaboratively with a team of other researchers. Preferred Experience in nanoparticle, nanomaterials, and/or chemical synthesis. Experience in electron and/or scanning probe microscopy. Experience working with DNA and related molecular biology techniques (e.g., purification, quantification, NGS). Working Conditions Job requires working in a lab and may require handling hazardous chemicals, biological material including blood, bone marrow, and tissue. Work occasionally requires flexible and/or extended hours. Physical Requirements Staff may have to periodically spend extended periods of time standing/sitting within the lab while executing repetitive work, which also includes: Lift Lift >20 pounds occasionally Lift/move large freezers and fridges with the assistance of dollies and carts Occasionally spend Constant work in labs, following all guidelines and protective measures. Compensation Hourly Rate: $26.88 - $40.33 Possible “other compensation” elements to include: equity grant ALERT: Malicious groups posing as Adaptive employees have recently used fraudulent email aliases to extend employment offers, provide fake documents, and request sensitive personal and financial information. Legitimate Adaptive employment opportunities are initiated through our careers page and extended after multiple interviews with verified employees. Adaptive does not ask new hires to purchase anything out-of-pocket, including home office supplies and equipment. Interested in this position, but don't meet all the requirements? Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams across our organization. Please consider applying even if your experience doesn't match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we're searching for! Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position. 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Full-time Description We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking research associated to join a cross-disciplinary team to help us develop and support advanced oligonucleotide synthesis technologies and applications. The candidate will handle multiple roles across our R&D teams to support both routine and investigatory laboratory activities. Knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis chemistry, PCR and qPCR techniques, and library preparation for next-generation sequencing are desirable, but training will be provided. Level of the position will be commensurate with the qualifications of the final candidate. Location: Redmond, WA Key Responsibilities: Perform array-based oligonucleotide synthesis on CustomArray's CMOS semiconductor synthesis platform. Perform QC operations on CustomArray products including PCR/qPCR and hybridization assays. Perform NGS library preparation and sequencing work according to established protocols. Familiarity with Illumina NGS platform desirable. Contribute observations and experience to R&D team to accelerate pace of technology development. Conduct routine lab maintenance procedures. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry related field with 2 years of hands-on experience. Master's degree a plus. Working knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis desirable. Experience with surface chemistry techniques and electrochemistry desirable. Good grasp of basic molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, array-based hybridization assays, and NGS. Familiarity with vacuum instrumentation and surface coating/modification techniques highly desirable Ability to work as part of a small cross-disciplinary team to accomplish both short term and long term goals. GenScript USA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is GenScript's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GenScript USA Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Clinical Research Investigator DM Clinical Research, the largest privately-owned research management organization in the Houston area and one of the top 50 in the country, is looking for an Investigator for our sites in Seattle, WA. This individual will conduct all clinical trials (studies) according to ICH, GCP, local regulations, study protocols, and company processes. Responsibilities Ensures the medical well-being and safety of the participants through the safe performance and execution of the studies. Assists in maintaining clinical oversight and quality on the studies registered on and delivers on study targets, thereby contributing to the commercial success of the site. Reviews enrollment progress, pre-screening and screening success rates, screen failure rates, safety, and retention of participants. Interprets protocols and IB and participates in initiatives to strategize for patient recruitment. Carries out clinical evaluation and assessment of participants to ensure eligible participants are enrolled onto studies. Ensures and protects the welfare and safety of participants through ethical conduct. Fulfills and comply with all medical duties as per protocol, SOP/COP and ICH GCP and local regulations. Exercises meticulous attention to detail in documentation and patient care. Requirements Medical License (MD, DO) At least 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Investigator. Spanish Bilingual a plus.

Job Details MOUNT VERNON | Riverside Dr [2DSE] - Mount Vernon, WA Full-Time/Part-Time $16.28 - $52.00 Hourly Any SalesJob Description We're a national Wireless Preferred Retailer with 200+ retail stores across the U.S. Since ‘93, we've been providing superior service and quality wireless products featuring the latest in technology. As a recognized leader in the wireless retail industry, we consistently deliver the solutions and service our customer's demand! Do you think you have what it takes to be an Archer? If so, keep reading! Arch Telecoms Mobile Associates (MA) work as part of a Retail Team to bring the brand to life. They live and breathe the brand and Arch Telecoms Core Values. Our MAs are brand ambassadors, they create energy and excitement around our products and services. They thrive in a fast-paced fun environment where customer needs are their first focus. They immerse themselves in meaningful connections with our customers by building new and deepening existing relationships. They continuously work to build expertise in uncovering our customers needs and have a passion to educate, demonstrate and recommend device and service solutions. This role is a learning role, where you will be expected to work with your team to build required skills and expertise in preparation for a promotion to Mobile Expert upon training completion. What you'll do in your role? Learn and build proficiency in customer service, while concurrently providing a best in class customer experience and building loyalty by: Helping customers pick up right where they left off in their shopping journey, whether online, through Customer Care or in-store Exploring individual needs and providing hands-on demonstrations of the latest and greatest technology in-store. Side-by-side selling to find personalized solutions beyond the bare-bones device and service plan that keep our customers connected to the people and lifestyle they love, including anything from unique accessories to up and coming Internet of Things (IOT) devices. Guide your customers through their purchasing experience thoughtful questions, informative answers and sharing your expertise. Approaching service and sales needs with patience, honesty, and empathy. Become proficient in the use of digital tools designed to enhance interactions and onboarding to actively demonstrate: How our ever-expanding coverage stacks up in our customers neighborhood, providing them with a lightning fast LTE network! Why plans and services will let our customers live unlimited, feel the love, stay connected and go further. How were redefining how wireless is done, down to device and account inspection, review and troubleshooting. Complete training on in-store experience, new skills and processes, knowledge of systems and reference resources. Build relationships with and partner with employees across channels, including business and customer service to: Collectively own the customer experience and resolve issues, creating a seamless, run-around-free environment. Successfully identify and handoff small business leads. Develop strong peer relationships where we are all accountable for the companys success. Be willing to have a good time while providing first class customer experience The ideal candidate will bring: A strong desire to learn and master the skills required of our customer advocates and to build meaningful connections with our customers. Competitive drive and demonstrates the confidence to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment. Willingness to work alongside peers and store leaders, learning and sharing best practices, while serving customers and providing resolutions to issues. Effective at balancing customer experience and performance goals. 6 months of customer service and/or sales experience, Retail environment preferred Whats in it for you? Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Competitive hourly pay Uncapped commission earnings Automatic raises when reaching attainable milestones Exciting opportunities for career advancement A culture of care & excellence Health Benefits for Full Time Employees BONUSES: Monthly sales incentive programs, contests, rewards and more. What must haves do you need? Be at least 18 years of age High school degree or GED Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25lbs Reliable transportation Full Time (40 hours) or Part Time (20+ hours) availability Diversity & Inclusion is a foundational principle of Arch Telecom. Embracing a diverse workforce is a significant contributor to our success as an organization. Employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences allow us to better reflect the communities whom we serve and result in a superior customer and employee experience. We embrace the diversity that makes our employees unique, and we welcome everyone to our team. YOU BE YOU! Apply Now: ******************* Inquiries: **************************

Job DescriptionSalary: JOB TITLE: Research Chemist REPORTS TO: Senior Chemist STATUS: Full-time, exempt SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$95,000/year based on experience and qualifications BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays About Tidal Vision: We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development. About Tidal Visions Unique Work Culture: Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization. Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision. JOB SUMMARY: The Research Chemist will directly assist a Senior Chemist with research projects, focusing on chitin and chitosan biopolymer chemistry, and including polymer synthesis and modification. The Research Chemist will be responsible for preparing experimental recipes and following experimental strategies as directed by the Senior Chemist, as well as performing chemical analysis. The position will also participate in experimental strategy sessions, project reviews, and directed and self-directed literature reviews. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepare experimental recipes as directed by the Senior Chemist Follow experimental strategies and designs as directed by the Senior Chemist Perform chemical analysis at the direction of the Senior Chemist or the analytical chemistry team Participate in experimental strategy sessions and project reviews Conduct directed and self-directed literature reviews focusing on topics of industrial interest Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functioning Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and results Collaborate with other members of the research team to achieve research goals Communicate research findings to the Senior Chemist and other members of the research team Prioritize laboratory safety, green chemistry, and sustainable industrial practices Provide vocal feedback throughout the research process BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field and/or 2+ years demonstrable experience in chemical synthesis/functionalization projects Laboratory experience involving biochemistry and/or biopolymers Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills specific to a laboratory setting Positive attitude towards sustainable and green practices Ability to work independently and creatively in a scientific environment Licensing & Special Requirements Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Most of the work is performed in a laboratory environment. Sitting or standing for long periods may be required. The ability to hear, smell, and move freely is critical to the safety for this role. Proper PPE is required. Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Truveta is the world's first health provider led data platform with a vision of Saving Lives with Data. Our mission is to enable researchers to find cures faster, empower every clinician to be an expert, and help families make the most informed decisions about their care. Achieving Truveta' s ambitious vision requires an incredible team of talented and inspired people with a special combination of health, software and big data experience who share our company values. Truveta was born in the Pacific Northwest, but we have employees who live across the country. Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid model and working from anywhere. In person attendance is required for one week during the year for Truveta Planning Week. For overall team productivity, we optimize meeting hours in the pacific time zone. We avoid scheduling recurring meetings that start after 3pm PT, however, ad hoc meetings occur between 8am-6pm Pacific time. #LI-remote Who We Need Truveta is rapidly building a talented and diverse team to tackle complex health and technical challenges. Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, passionate and collaborative teammates, and those willing to roll up their sleeves while making a difference. If you are interested in the opportunity to pursue purposeful work, join a mission-driven team, and build a rewarding career while having fun, Truveta may be the perfect fit for you. This Opportunity The Partner Success Associate will report to our Senior Manager of Partner Success & Operations and will focus on ensuring customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and providing timely and effective solutions. This role is critical in maintaining strong relationships with Truveta's customers by delivering high-quality day-to-day assistance. Responsibilities Empower clients by providing exceptional support, seamless onboarding, and expert guidance on platform usage. Ensure a smooth and efficient research experience while continuously improving processes and sharing insights to enhance customer success. Serve as the point of contact for customer inquiries via email, providing timely and professional assistance. Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues, escalating complex cases to appropriate teams when necessary. Guide customers through new product features and user best practices. Identify recurring customer issues and work with the team to develop proactive solutions and improvements. Assist with scheduling, creating materials for, and tracking follow-ups required for key customer meetings. Track progress toward renewal goals and other customer success metrics. Collaborate with internal teams, including Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Customer Success, to address customer concerns effectively. Develop and update knowledge base articles, FAQs, and training materials to enhance customer self-service capabilities. Take on additional projects as needed, supporting Managers and Directors in their initiatives. Advocate for customers by providing feedback to improve product functionality and user experience. Maintain internal visibility at Truveta as a customer advocate and voice. Required Skills 2+ years of experience in customer support, technical support, or a related field. Experience with real world data or EHR is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. High attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate and timely solutions. Ability to simplify complex concepts and explain them effectively to customers. Experience with customer support tools such as ADO, Intercom, Salesforce, or similar platforms is a plus. Maintains a high degree of professionalism and enthusiasm. Why Truveta? Be a part of building something special. Now is the perfect time to join Truveta. We have strong, established leadership with decades of success. We are well-funded. We are building a culture that prioritizes people and their passions across personal, professional and everything in between. Join us as we build an amazing company together. We Offer: Interesting and meaningful work for every career stage Great benefits package Comprehensive benefits with strong medical, dental and vision insurance plans 401K plan Professional development & training opportunities for continuous learning Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off Generous parental leave Regular team activities (virtual and in-person as soon as we are able) The base pay for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target. Pay is based on several factors including location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional compensation such as incentive pay and stock options. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. Truveta is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that having employees, interns, and contractors with diverse backgrounds enables Truveta to better meet our mission and serve patients and health communities around the world. We recognize that opportunities in technology historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage individuals with these identities to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. Please note that all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer as we are unable to sponsor work visas or permits (e.g. F-1 OPT, H1-B) at this time. We appreciate your interest in the position and encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.

Regional Purchasing Supervisor REPORTS TO: Regional Operations Controller COMPANY INFO: Public Real Estate Development Company Supervise and build the Purchasing Department, and implement the roll out of Region initiatives. Home building industry experience required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plan, assign and direct work as needed to meet Division Commitments and timelines Daily supervision of Purchasing Admin work flows Daily & weekly interaction with Division Purchasing Managers Problem resolution of daily questions to Purchasing Admins Ensure adherence to processes, procedures, an audit flows Monthly cost to complete reporting Support all purchasing admins for transaction work Bring forth efficiency resolutions and ideas to management to ensure work flow is managed with current resources Support all departments with system education for JDE, DHI Sales, Bid Tool… Supervisory Responsibilities Directly manages 2 or more employees, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problem Education and Required Experience: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience or training. Construction knowledge strongly preferred. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Basic algebra and geometry. Compensation: Commensurate. Excellent - depending on experience + discretionary bonus of up to 10%. For consideration please contact: *************** ************ **************

Job Code **5372** \# of Openings **2** Apply Now (**************************************************** Requisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=55&rid=5372) **GVI, Inc** . seeks an **Engineering Tech IV** to provide logistics and technical support on behalf of the **Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport.** **Responsibilities:** Data Management · Update vendor part information in the OMIS database with the Obsolescence status, Point of Contact information, Survey Notes, and generate alerts for obsolescence status issues. · Conduct assessments related to system components and support material readiness. · Conduct research associated with technical refresh objectives and obsolescence issue resolution. · Conduct parts research to support mitigating system level, component, and support material deficiencies. · Maintain data repositories so all related engineering, supply support, and technical data is readily available for open and closed issues. · Evaluate configuration changes for impacts to material readiness and supply support products. · Prepare monthly reports and other reports as needed. · Attend customer meetings and training briefs onsite as needed. · Attend customer meetings and training briefs online as needed. **Requirements:** · Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. · Strong verbal and written communication skills. · Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. · 1 year Data Management experience preferred. · NAVAIR experience preferred. **Apply at:** *************************************************** Requisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=42&rid=5372 **Position is located in Keyport, WA.** **Compensation:** $31.22 +$4.93H&W VEVRAA Federal Contractor Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Specialist Research Support I-KPWHRI Job Number: 1322842 Posting Date: Dec 4, 2024, 10:27:45 PM Description This Research Support Specialist is 50% on-site at our research clinic front desk in downtown Seattle. The schedule is two regular days and then an alternating third day. The primary focus at the front desk is to be first point of contact to greet research study participants. A strong fit for this position is someone with excellent customer service skills and the ability to juggle competing demands. On-site responsibilities also include opening and closing the clinic, answering occasional phone calls, helping with updating clinic standard operating procedures and completing back-office tasks as assigned, such as verifying the clocks and transporting regular clinic supply orders. Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Research Administrative Supervisor, provides specialized administrative support to research faculty and staff. Performs a variety of complex administrative duties throughout the continuum of the research project lifecycle, with a focus on grant application development and supporting the dissemination of results. Supports special projects and events as assigned. Work is highly deadline driven and at times confidential in nature. Normally receives general direction but works independently on assignments that are moderately complex in nature; expected to meet deadlines and apply judgment within established guidelines and procedures related to department and research study regulations. A six month training period is expected. Essential Responsibilities: Research Administrative Support: a) Performs specialized coding, documentation, and other accounting functions for processing of grant expenses and expense reimbursements according to federal regulations and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies. b) Coordinates schedules, manages calendars, and arranges appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries in compliance with federal regulations. c) Tracks financial information. d) Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents to meet internal and external audit requirements. e) Researches and orders office supplies. f) Operates a variety of office equipment. Scientific Support: a) Assists faculty with meeting funding agency requirements for grant submissions. Completes grant application forms. Reviews grant applications for accuracy. Formats manuscripts to meet journal requirements. Create figures and tables using research project data. Creates research project documents according to grant and IRB guidelines. b) Utilizes computer software programs (EndNote, Acrobat Professional, and Microsoft Office, etc.) on a daily basis. Communication, Process Improvement: a) May participate in institute wide committees and workgroups and administrative responsibilities (e.g. SharePoint site, Seminar support) b) Actively participates in RSS unit (attend and actively engage in unit meetings) c) Establishes a self-management system to meet deadlines and accuracy expectations for documents and emails. d) Creates desk manual to document work processes particular to the position to ease transitions in staffing and out of office coverage. Documents policies and procedures for own learnings. Training, Oversight, Mentoring: a) May provide training and orientation to newly hired Research Support Specialists. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum one (1) year of experience working providing administrative support/receptionist services (or comparable) OR two (2) years of customer service experience. Intern or volunteer experience may be considered. Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements: Manage complex workload.Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.Operate basic office equipment.Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.MS Office.Records maintenance skills.Ability to rapidly learn new software and procedures.Arithmetic, reading, writing skills. Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience providing administrative support.Primary Location: Washington-Seattle-Met Park East Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Day Working Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Start Time: 07:45 AM End Time: 04:15 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Entry Level Job Category: Research and Development Public Department Name: Met Park East - Admin Services/HR Research OPS - 1130 Travel: No Employee Group: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee Posting Salary Low : 23.17 Posting Salary High: 29.98 Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.Click here for Important Additional Job Requirements. Share this job with a friend You may also share this job description with a friend by email or social media. All the relevant details will be included in the message. Click the button labeled Share that is next to Submit.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for four consecutive years. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine is the third largest clinical department within the School of Medicine with 330 full-time faculty members, 460 courtesy faculty members, and over 350 staff. Department faculty provide clinical services in 5 hospitals, 14 primary care locations, and several outpatient sites in addition to telepsychiatry consultations to more than 150 clinics in Washington and beyond. As the only academic psychiatry department serving the five state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho), the Department's highly competitive residency training program is largely responsible for developing the mental health workforce in the Pacific Northwest. The Department's robust research portfolio totals $67 million in grants and contracts per year for projects ranging from clinical neurosciences to treatment development to health policy and population health. The Department is recognized as an international leader in developing, testing, and implementing Collaborative Care, an integrated care model increasingly seen as a solution for population-based mental health care. Other areas of excellence include Addictions, Autism, High Risk Youth, Neurosciences, and Trauma, and the Department is developing innovative new programs in Technology and Mental Health, Global Mental Health, Maternal and Child Mental Health, and Targeted Intervention Development. Psychiatry is the third largest department in the School of Medicine and the largest non-divisioned department. The overall annual operations funding from all sources is over $130 million. The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine currently has an outstanding opportunity for a **Research Study Assistant.** The successful candidate will join the Wraparound Evaluation and Research Team (WERT) to provide research, data, and administrative support to multiple research projects and program evaluations. WERT conducts federally funded and state-contracted implementation and evaluation research at a systems level. We partner with states, public child-serving agencies, Wraparound provider organizations, and intermediaries to promote effective systems of care and high-quality, model-adherent Wraparound care coordination for children and youth with serious emotional and behavioral needs and their families. A key method through which UW WERT supports the field and conducts its research is via a suite of evaluation measures, known collectively as the Wraparound Fidelity Assessment System (WFAS). WFAS tools and its accompanying online data collection, management, and reporting system (WrapStat) are licensed for use by hundreds of provider organizations nationally. The Research Study Assistant (RSA) will focus on technical assistance for hundreds of WFAS users nationwide via the "helpdesk" email for WERT. This will require excellent problem-solving skills and being able to find appropriate information and documents to send to the users. The RSA will assist with pulling report data for our multiple large contracts. They will support several statewide initiatives that are informed by fidelity and client outcomes measured by using WFAS tools and the WrapStat online software package. The RSA will also assist in development and testing of a text-based data system via a pending National Institute of Mental Health Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant. A successful Research Study Assistant will be able to be flexible with tasks as the WERT team has many projects running simultaneously. Being able to shift and reprioritize is essential to this role. **Duties and Responsibilities** Among other duties, the person who fills this position will: + Schedule and aid in conducting focus groups and phone interviews with mental health practitioners, parents/caregivers, administrators, and others. + Provide technical assistance to partners nationwide on our evaluation tools and database. + Perform web-based data entry and pulling reports. + Assist in data collection and reporting activities by WERT and national partners. + Collect, clean, and enter data related to implementation, outcomes, satisfaction, and other data from multiple state and local sites implementing Wraparound and other evidence-based practices for youth. + Ensure appropriate documents are completed and kept confidential. + This position may require some travel, such as to 1-2 national conferences or meetings annually. **Minimum Requirements** + Two years of college-level coursework in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience. + Equivalent education/experience will substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. **Desired Qualifications** + Proficiency with MS applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Basic knowledge of research methods and statistics. + Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. + Ability to work with direction and work independently, as well as communicate effectively within a team environment. + Ability to produce quality work and meet deadlines. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Ability to adapt to changes in project priorities. + Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, public health, or related field. + Experience and/or aptitude in participant/client tracking and follow-up. + Proficiency with survey creation in Qualtrics and/or Redcap. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $44,256.00 annual **Pay Range Maximum:** $49,740.00 annual **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit ****************************************************** **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a regular position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 100.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (*********************************************************************************************************************** . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ************ or ********** . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (********************************************************* . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

PhD Research Intern - Speech AI Centific AI Research Fulltime - 40 hours per week Centific AI Research seeks a PhD Research Intern to design and evaluate speech‑first models, with a focus on Spoken Language Models (SLMs) that reason over audio and interact conversationally. You'll move ideas from prototype to practical demos, working with scientists and engineers to deliver measurable impact. Scope of Work End‑to‑end speech dialogue systems (speech‑in/speech‑out) and speech‑aware LLMs. Alignment between speech encoders and text backbones via lightweight adapters. Efficient speech tokenization and temporal compression suitable for long‑form audio. Reliable evaluation across recognition, understanding, and generation tasks-including robustness and safety. Latency‑aware inference for streaming and real‑time user experiences. Example Projects Prototype a conversational SLM using an SSL speech encoder and a compact adapter on an existing LLM; compare against strong baselines. Create a data recipe that blends conversational speech with instruction‑following corpora; run targeted ablations and report findings. Build an evaluation harness that covers ASR/ST/SLU and speech QA, including streaming metrics (latency, stability, endpointing). Ship a minimal demo with streaming inference and logging; document setup, metrics, and reliability checks. Author a crisp internal write‑up: goals, design choices, results, and next steps for productionization. Minimum Qualifications PhD candidate in CS/EE (or related) with research in speech, audio ML, or multimodal LMs. Fluency in Python and PyTorch, with hands‑on GPU training; familiarity with torchaudio or librosa. Working knowledge of modern sequence models (Transformers or SSMs) and training best practices. Depth in at least one area: (a) discrete speech tokens/temporal compression, (b) modality alignment to LLMs via adapters, or (c) post‑training/instruction tuning for speech tasks. Strong experimentation habits: clean code, ablations, reproducibility, and clear reporting. Preferred Qualifications Experience with speech generation (neural codecs/vocoders) or hybrid text+speech decoding. Background in multilingual or code‑switching speech and domain adaptation. Hands‑on work evaluating safety, bias, hallucination, or spoofing risks in speech systems. Distributed training/serving (FSDP/DeepSpeed), and experience with ESPnet, SpeechBrain, or NVIDIA NeMo. Tech Stack PyTorch, CUDA, torchaudio/librosa; experiment tracking (e.g., Weights & Biases). LLM backbones with lightweight adapters; neural audio codecs and vocoders as needed. FastAPI/gRPC for services; ONNX/TensorRT and quantization for efficient inference. What We Offer Competitive stipend and hands-on projects with measurable real-world impact. Mentorship from applied scientists and engineers; opportunities to publish and present. Access to modern GPU infrastructure and a supportive environment for fast, responsible experimentation. Flexible location and schedule options, subject to team needs. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 401k plan Paid time off (PTO) And more! Learn more about us at centific.com. Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for six consecutive years. **The Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Study Assistant to join their team.** The purpose of this position is to support the research objectives of the Clinical Trial Unit. Division of Cardiology physicians address the prevention and treatment of heart and vascular disease through the investigation of new technologies, drugs, and devices that ultimately translate into best practices and improvement of patient care. The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at the University of Washington supports these investigators by providing a sound clinical research infrastructure and ensuring research participant safety, compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures. The CTU provides investigator support on all aspects of heart and vascular disease for investigator initiated, government, and industry sponsored clinical research studies. The CTU supports and manages Human Subjects, regulatory, and financial oversight to ensure efficient execution of studies with the highest quality data. The Division of Cardiology is recruiting for a full-time **Research Study Assistant.** This position will provide support to the CTU Research Manager and Research Coordinators within the Division of Cardiology in the conduct of both NIH and industry sponsored clinical trials. The Research Study Assistant will work independently and in collaboration with Clinical Research Coordinators, and faculty on assigned projects. This position requires an ability to be comfortable with substantial independent work, and excellent communication and organizational skills. This position requires a high attention to detail with many repetitive assigned tasks. The Research Study Assistant position provides on-site support to a busy, hybrid office, and substantial independent work **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** **_General RSA Responsibilities_** This position will provide general research support and assistance to the UW Cardiology Clinical Trials Unit research team. This position must be able to work independently on multiple research projects, prioritizing work with simultaneous and competing timelines. This position must be able to work independently on multiple research projects with reduced oversight once the initial onboarding training is complete. This position requires collaboration with Research Coordinators, Administrative and Regulatory teams, health care teams, research participants, and other groups integral to the successful completion of the research projects. Research Study Assistants with the Clinical Trial Unit provide assistance and support on multiple, complex interventional clinical research studies under the general oversight of the Research Coordinator, Research Manager, and Principal Investigator. After completion of an initial training and onboarding period, Research Study Assistants are expected to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to be primarily responsible for the coordination and day to day operations of minimal risk, non-interventional clinical research projects within the CTU, such as registries, observational studies, and other clinical research or special projects under minimal oversight. **SPECIFIC RSA RESPONSIBILITIES** **_Research Participant and Study Visit Support_** + Complete laboratory requisition forms, and assemble specific kits for upcoming research subject visits. Order and maintain study kit inventory, along with kit breakdown and destruction. + Prepare study document packets in preparation for upcoming research subject visits. + Assist Research Coordinators with tracking research subject samples following study specific guidelines for storage and shipping. + Assist Research Coordinators with obtaining medical records from external providers and facilities + Obtain radiology images, completing requisition forms, and preparing image submissions to be submitted to sponsor vendors. + Schedule study visits at required intervals with the appropriate units. This requires the ability to complete complex scheduling of patients for assessments with Cardiology Clinic, TRU, Radiology, Cath Lab, Pre-Anesthesia, etc. + Assist Research Coordinators with safety event reporting by completing record requests, redacting medical records, and other administrative tasks. + Assist with other administrative tasks to support day to day processes of clinical research studies, including completing financial documents, filing, scanning, copying, transporting documents and supplies, and other tasks as needed. + Obtain dry ice and other supplies to ship research samples, and other research supplies. + Responsible for archiving study documents once a study closes + Assist Research Coordinators with device storage and maintaining records + Arrange patient parking + Submit check requests for patient reimbursement + Book conference rooms **_General Research Study Coordination Support_** + Responsible for general upkeep to support clinical research operations, including organizing and maintaining supplies, ordering office supplies, submitting support tickets, and other administrative tasks as needed. + Scanning, printing, and filing of paper study and support documents. + Assist Research Coordinators and Regulatory Coordinators with maintaining central administrative documents including CV's, certifications and licenses, calibration and maintenance records, and other relevant logs and documents. + Assist with Florence (eReg) file maintenance **_Research Study Coordination on Special Projects_** + Additional special projects may be assigned depending on project availability, suitability, and demonstrated performance and will be determined on a case by case basis. + Special projects may require reviewing and explaining informed consent forms to potential study participants, completing questionnaires and surveys with prospective and current study participants under the general oversight of Cardiology faculty. + Review medical records and other study documents and enter study data onto case report forms and databases according to project requirements **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience. _Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration._ **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail + Strong sense of self-motivation and proactiveness, with an ability to take initiative, solve issues, and adapt to dynamic situations and environments. + Strong, adaptive, and effective communication skills \#UWDeptMedicineJobs **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $44,256.00 annual **Pay Range Maximum:** $49,740.00 annual **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit ****************************************************** **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a regular position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 100.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (*********************************************************************************************************************** . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at ************ or ********** . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (********************************************************* . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.