Quality Control Chemist (2nd Shift)
Scientist job in Lancaster, SC
This is a permanent, full-time, salaried position with an amazing nutraceutical manufacturing company! Apply today!
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Quality Control Chemist I (QCC) reports to Quality Control (QC) Management.
Perform release, stability and special request testing of finished products and raw materials following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in-house test methods, and/or compendial methods.
Train on the operation of the following instrumentation but not limited to: Laboratory Balances, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Automated Titrators, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, Dissolution and Disintegration Instrumentation. The operation of additional instrumentation and the need to train on new laboratory test methods when required.
The QCC will stay current on publications released by USP, FDA and other pertinent regulating bodies to ensure the Quality Control laboratory complies in the areas of analytical applications, release specifications, and documentation practices.
The QCC will assist QC management and/or designee in resolving Out of Specification (OOS) results in the QC Laboratory. Communicate effectively with QC management and with the Out-of-Specification/Trend Coordinator when suspect results are generated as well as with the Stability Coordinator when needed.
The QCC will assist in training new laboratory personnel and document training in accordance with established laboratory SOPs and the company training program.
The QCC will follow Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) documentation guidelines to record all procedures in a timely fashion.
Maintain a safe working environment and will ensure that all equipment used in the testing procedures is calibrated and properly maintained.
The QCC will compete specific projects assigned by management and other necessary functions.
Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment
Regular attendance is required
Minimum Requirements : The QCC will have 0 - 5 years of laboratory experience working in a cGMP environment preferred. Experience preferred with operation of laboratory instrumentation including Gas Chromatography (GC) and/or Liquid Chromatography (LC), troubleshooting, generation and revision of operating procedures and test methods. Effective interpersonal, self-motivation skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel are required.
Education and Experience: A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Chemistry
Research Scientist - CTRL Labs
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
Reality Labs at Meta is seeking Research Scientists with experience in product-focused machine learning and signal processing research to advance our pioneering work in neuromotor interfaces, which has grown out of the acquisition of CTRL-labs. We're building a practical interface drawing on the rich neuromotor signals that can be measured non-invasively via surface electromyography (EMG) with single motor neuron resolution. This technology could become one of the main pillars for interaction with virtual and augmented worlds.We are a multi-disciplinary team of researchers investigating the nature of human neuromotor signals, developing novel signal processing and machine learning methods to infer a user's intent, and creating novel interaction techniques and user experiences. Help us unleash human potential by removing the bottlenecks between user intent and action.
**Required Skills:**
Research Scientist - CTRL Labs Responsibilities:
1. Research and develop Deep Learning or other computational models
2. Design methods, tools and infrastructure to analyze and leverage rich multimodal data sets
3. Set technical direction for a project of 2-3 researchers and engineers
4. Help transition and deliver our work from research into product
5. Adapt standard machine learning methods to best leverage modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU)
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
7. Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics
8. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact
9. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch
10. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications
11. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
12. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ACL, and ICASSP)
13. Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
14. Experience bringing machine learning-based products from research to production
**Public Compensation:**
$177,000/year to $251,000/year + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Senior Applied AI Scientist
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment.
Your Impact
* Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events.
* Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale.
* Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact.
* Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes.
* Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
* PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience.
* Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling.
* Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
* Experience translating research ideas into production systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models.
* Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data.
* Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights.
* Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty.
* Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy.
* MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models.
* Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$199,700.00 - $292,800.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$174,500.00 - $260,500.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Scientist III - (HPLC) Chromatography - Separations & Molecular Biology - Immunoassay Experience - FSP
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
We are looking to fill a **Scientist III - (HPLC) Chromatography - Separations & Molecular Biology - Immunoassay Experience** position working as **a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment** onsite at one of our clients located in **Rahway, NJ.** This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. **This position does not offer any sponsorship.**
**Description**
Support of routine bioanalytical testing of samples from cell-line development, in-process, process development/characterization, forced degradation, release & stability, and pre-formulation. Other potential opportunities include method development/optimization, workflow optimization, and template development.
**Responsibilities**
+ Support of high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, or admixture testing
+ Results processing and documentation by following appropriate methods / protocols / procedures
+ Sample management and monitoring of controlled temperature units.
+ Following all appropriate laboratory safety and hygiene procedures
**Qualifications**
+ BA/BS (3-5 yrs.) of relevant experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing lab
+ MS (1-2 yrs.) of relevant experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing lab
**Required Skills and Experience**
+ Must have separations experience for large molecules or plate-based assay experience.
+ Experience in analyzing biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic proteins using at least one of the following techniques:
+ Liquid Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC)
+ Protein A Titer, Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX, AEX, CEX), Reverse Phase (RP), or Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)
+ Electrophoretic methods such as capillary electrophoresis sodium dodecyl sulfate (CE-SDS) and/or capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF)
+ ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assay
+ qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques (gel electrophoresis, etc.)
+ High-throughput liquid handling system, e.g., Tecan, Bravo, etc.
+ Basic instrumentation troubleshooting
+ **Ability and willingness to train in molecular biology and immunoassay testing**
+ **Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)**
**Desired Skills and Experience**
+ Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and Physical Observations
+ **Ability to follow complicated scientific protocols / procedures**
+ Making accurate reagent preparations (dilutions / solutions / buffers / mobile phases)
+ Good documentation practices & utilization in electronic lab notebooks (ELN)
+ Analytical software such as Empower.
+ Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
+ Sample submission & sample management
+ Monitoring of controlled temperature units
+ Experience with BSL2 (Biosafety Level 2)
**About Parexel**
Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.
For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.
**Come join us!**
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EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Scientist II: Stability and Batch Release
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Job Summary: Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Scientist II join our Stability Batch and Release team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Scientist II position is an intermediate-level professional position involved in somewhat complex day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed processes (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.). Responsibilities include completing work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc. Assisting in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality. Providing somewhat complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments. Working with increasing independence on studies and assignments.
The ideal candidate would possess:
* Experience with GLP and/or GMP and hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC.
* Experience with LIMS system desirable.
* Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
* A highly motivated staff member that is not afraid to make mistakes but must learn from them, be willing to work on a team, and be willing to work with others to teach and learn new skills.
* Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of two years of experience in a directly relevant or demonstrated comparable competency and skill attainment is required.
* A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and experience.
* Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Additional Information
Position is full time, Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, plus additonal hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits including:
* Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
* Life and disability insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Analytical Scientist
Scientist job in Lancaster, SC
The Analytical Scientist III plays a key role in developing, validating, and optimizing analytical methods independently. This position leads method development initiatives, ensures timely completion of projects, and provides technical oversight through report reviews and regular updates. The ideal candidate demonstrates urgency, initiative, and consistency in managing tasks and major projects.
Core Responsibilities
Analytical Testing
Support Quality Release testing, special requests, and stability studies for raw materials and finished products using SOPs, in-house methods, compendial standards, or methods under development.
Evaluate testing methodologies across various sample matrices and review results from contract labs to confirm compliance with agreed methods and parameters.
Instrumentation & Software
Troubleshoot analytical instruments including HPLC, GC, ICP-MS/OES, and LC-MS/MS.
Apply strong knowledge of experimental design, chemical principles, and instrumentation theory.
Proficient in laboratory software such as Empower, Tiamo, MassHunter, and MassLynx for chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis.
Mentorship & Collaboration
Actively mentor and train junior chemists in laboratory techniques and data interpretation.
Provide technical leadership in optimizing analytical methods for both marketed and developmental products.
Assist in onboarding and training new personnel following SOPs and established programs.
Safety Compliance
Maintain a safety-first approach, adhering to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Manage hazardous waste in compliance with RCRA and SCDHEC regulations.
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
General Duties
Plan and coordinate analytical activities to ensure successful project execution.
Serve as a liaison for resolving product quality and technical issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Innovations, Marketing, etc.) to address quality and compliance concerns.
Develop and validate robust analytical methods for raw materials, finished products, and stability studies.
Execute method transfer protocols and maintain ISO 17025 competency.
Stay current with scientific advancements and act as a subject matter expert for the Quality department.
Skills
* FDA
* HPLC
* Analytical chemistry
* Wet chemistry
* Method validation
* Pharmaceutical method development
* UV/VIS
* FTIR
* Chromatography
* ICP
* GCMS
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Ability to develop chromatographic, spectroscopic, titrimetric, and wet chemistry methods.
Skilled in troubleshooting laboratory instruments and interpreting complex data.
Advanced knowledge of instrumentation such as FTIR, HPLC, ICP, GC, UV-Vis, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS/OES, and HPTLC.
Familiarity with botanical compound characterization and analytical column selection.
Strong understanding of sample preparation techniques and statistical analysis (DOE, trend analysis).
Thorough knowledge of FDA, ICH guidelines, and GMP/GLP compliance.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with 7+ years of experience in method development and validation within a GMP environment; or Master's/Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Hands-on bench experience is required.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
Educational Assistance: Opportunities for training and professional development to support career growth.
Supportive Work Culture: A family-oriented environment that values faith, servant leadership, and collaboration.
Community Engagement: Volunteer opportunities and mission trips organized by the company to give back locally and internationally.
Employee Recognition & Perks: Birthday cards with gift cards, family days at the zoo, Thanksgiving dinners, and other thoughtful gestures.
Work-Life Balance: A culture that prioritizes employee well-being and fosters a positive, supportive atmosphere.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Data Scientist, NLP & Language Models
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.
By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
Datavant is looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous Data Scientist to join our growing team, which builds machine learning models for use across Datavant in multiple verticals and for multiple customer types.
As part of the Data Science team, you will play a crucial role in developing new product features and automating existing internal processes to drive innovation across Datavant. You will work with tens of millions of patients' worth of healthcare data to develop models, contributing to the entirety of the model development lifecycle from ideation and research to deployment and monitoring. You will collaborate with an experienced team of Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers along with application Engineers and Product Managers across the company to achieve Datavant's AI-enabled future.
**You Will:**
+ Play a key role in the success of our products by developing models for NLP (and other) tasks.
+ Perform error analysis, data cleaning, and other related tasks to improve models.
+ Collaborate with your team by making recommendations for the development roadmap of a capability.
+ Work with other data scientists and engineers to optimize machine learning models and insert them into end-to-end pipelines.
+ Understand product use-cases and define key performance metrics for models according to business requirements.
+ Set up systems for long-term improvement of models and data quality (e.g. active learning, continuous learning systems, etc.).
**What You Will Bring to the Table:**
+ Advanced degree in computer science, data science, statistics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
+ 4+ years of experience with data science and machine learning in an industry setting.
+ 4+ years experience with Python.
+ Experience designing and building NLP models for tasks such as classification, named-entity recognition, and dependency parsing.
+ Proficiency with standard data analysis toolkits such as SQL, Numpy, Pandas, etc.
+ Proficiency with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch (preferred) or TensorFlow.
+ Demonstrated ability to drive results in a team environment and contribute to team decision-making in the face of ambiguity.
+ Strong time management skills and demonstrable experience of prioritising work to meet tight deadlines.
+ Initiative and ability to independently explore and research novel topics and concepts as they arise.
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We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.
The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.
The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is:
$136,000-$170,000 USD
To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.
This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
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Analytical Scientist III
Scientist job in Lancaster, SC
Job DescriptionDescription:
Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).
Summary of the Position: The Analytical Scientist III will be expected to develop, validate, optimize and lead practical analytical methods with no supervision. Responsible to lead peers for timely completion, review of method development / analytical technical reports and weekly updates. Must be able to complete assigned tasks and major projects consistently with urgency and initiative.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Testing:
Willingness to assists with Quality Release testing as needed, Special Request testing of finished products and raw materials and Stability samples either following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in-house test methods, compendial methods or methods still in the development phase.
· Capable of assessing testing methodologies and their application to different sample matrix including evaluation of testing results from contract laboratories to ensure agreed upon methods and testing parameters were properly followed.
Laboratory Instrumentation/Software:
Ability to troubleshoot all Analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, ICP-MS/OES and LC-MS/MS.
Good knowledge of experimental design, chemical theory and analytical instrumentation theory for HPLC, GC, ICP-MS/OES and LC-MS/MS.
· Proficient in Empower, Tiamo, MassHunter and MassLynx software and other laboratory software used in the Quality Laboratory environment for chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.
Mentoring and Teamwork:
Takes initiative to consistently act as a mentor to others and helps others without having to be asked.
Is flexible to changes in priorities with projects and assignments and can adapt to laboratory improvements implemented from management and/or peers.
· Has the aptitude to take the lead and provide technical support with the optimization of analytical methods used for marketed products and products in the development phase.
· Can mentor and train junior chemists in the proper execution of laboratory techniques including interpretation of development and validation studies.
Assists with training of new laboratory personnel in accordance with established laboratory SOPs and the Nutramax training program. Possesses techniques and tools to successfully train others with empirical data to support training.
Safety Requirements:
Participates without hesitation in all safety initiatives, consistently exhibits an excellent safety record and ensures proper safety practices are followed in the laboratory.
· Responsible for producing and handling hazardous waste from point of generation to satellite storage. Hazardous waste produced is managed in accordance with RCRA and SCDHEC regulations and includes: proper containers, accumulation, labeling, marking and storage.
Must have a Safety-First mindset and be aware of surroundings while working in the laboratory.
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures all instruments used in testing procedures are calibrated and properly maintained.
General Responsibilities:
· The Analytical Scientist III is capable of planning, directing, layout design and coordination of analytical activities in order to ensure the success of projects from initiation through completion and full implementation.
· Acts as a liaison to resolve product quality, technical or operational issues and support of commercial products.
· Capable of working with outside departments such as Operations, Innovations, Marketing, Purchasing and Engineering to investigate external and internal quality and compliance related issues.
· Familiarity and supportive of all Analytical projects and Special Request testing.
· Works closely with the Innovations team to be aware of timely testing of samples to facilitate decision making.
· Effective and practical development and validation of scientifically sound analytical methods to ensure analysis and prompt release of raw materials, finished products and stability studies.
· Design and execute method transfer protocols of analytical methods oriented to the timely manner release of Quality Laboratory samples.
Ensure competency of ISO 17025 test methods are current as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of latest technological and scientific trends and serves as an expert resource for the Quality department.
Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
Regular attendance is required.
Minimum Requirements:
· Understands urgency and initiative to drive projects/assignments to completion.
· Capable of developing analytical methods for chromatographic, spectroscopic, titrimetric and wet chemistry analyses.
· Is proficient with laboratory instrument troubleshooting.
· Intermediate to advanced understanding in most laboratory instrumentation such as FTIR, HPLC, ICP, GC, UV-Vis, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS/OES and HPTLC.
· Has knowledge in the characterization and elucidation of botanical compound structures by study of the compound structure, spectroscopic methods and mass spectrometry.
· Knowledge required in the selection of analytical columns for chromatographic analyses, proper techniques or technologies and the selection for proper reagents to design effective analytical methods in timely manner.
· Knowledge in effective sample preparation techniques to support high number of samples for testing such as liquid-liquid extraction, derivatization, chemical manipulation and mechanical manipulation.
· Knowledge of statistical techniques, such as data trend analysis and design of experiments is highly desirable. Proficient in reviewing and interpretation of laboratory data.
· Detailed knowledge in principles of routine laboratory operations.
· Thorough working knowledge of industry regulations, FDA and ICH guidelines; experience implementing and maintaining adherence to pharmaceutical and/or nutritional supplement GLP/GMP is strongly desired.
· Proven ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively within all levels of an organization.
· Strong communicator both verbal and written.
· Demonstrated aptitude to function in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience
· A bachelor's degree in Chemistry with 7 years of experience in method development and validation of analytical methods for nutraceuticals and/or pharmaceutical samples in a GMP environment. If degree has concentration; Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical or Polymer Chemistry preferred; or, a Master's/Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of technical experience in a GMP environment.
· Must have prior experience of working on the bench as this position is primarily on the bench working in the laboratory.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Requirements:
Radiochemist - Research Scientist / Tenure Track Faculty Position
Scientist job in Orangeburg, SC
Apply now Job no: 492659 Work type: Full-Time In this exciting role, the successful candidate will spend approximately 75%-time conducting research in areas not limited to: * Advanced Oxidation Processes.
* Catalytic Remediation.
* Chemical Treatments.
* Environmental Analytical Methods.
* Inorganic Pollutants.
* Organic Pollutants.
* Separation Technologies
In addition, the successful candidate will be required to teach at least one course (25% of an FTE) as a faculty member in the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences and 75% of the time devoted to conducting research in the CEES.
Also, he/she will:
* Identify and develop new research areas and proposals and secure funding.
* Develop methods/models to collect environmental samples from different media (air, soil, water, materials, etc.).
* Develop methods and optimize data collection and analysis using analytical methods such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTRMS), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); develop new methods and codes for data collection and analysis.
* Actively works to build a network of contacts and collaborators within their area of research and at funding agencies.
* Presents findings at seminars and conferences.
* Reports regularly on research progress to funders.
Minimum Requirements for Entry into Position:
* Advanced degree (PhD) or equivalent in Radiochemistry or a related field, and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Preferred Requirements for Entry into Position:
* A demonstrated research and publication portfolio
* Project Management experience.
* General knowledge of other analytical methods not mentioned above, such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy.
* Have significant experience using Python, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW, and other scientific computing applications. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry, advanced instrumentation, and environmental research methods.
* Provide general knowledge of environmental chemistry beyond the specific topics mentioned above; understanding of human exposure to health risk as it relates to indoor and outdoor air quality; understanding of the links among indoor air quality, ventilation, and energy efficiency of the built environment.
* Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, clients, and international collaborators.
* Have excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
* Use of The Microsoft Tool Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suites applications.
* Have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize many competing deadlines.
Advertised: 18 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
AS Chemist III
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
Job Details The Ritedose Corporation - Columbia, SC 2C 4 Year Degree $31.83 - $35.01 Hourly ScienceDescription
The Analytical Services Chemist III role is for a laboratory professional with responsible for performing analytical testing related to raw materials, compounding support activities, and final product testing in the Analytical Services Laboratory. In addition, the Analytical Services Chemist III role will support analytical method validations and transfers, as well as product development studies.
Responsibilities:
Performing chemical raw material (sampling, testing and release), in-process (including product formulation activities), and final product including stability and complaint sample testing.
Notify Laboratory Management immediately of out of specification results and assist in the investigations of OOS and deviations as assigned by Laboratory Management.
Responsible for performing tests associated with method validations and transfers as assigned, including cleaning and equipment validations.
Responsible for laboratory notebook data, batch record data, and report review when assigned.
Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as requested by the Laboratory Management.
Assist in collaboration of laboratory SOPs when requested.
Responsible for assisting with the training of junior personnel when requested.
Responsible for ensuring that routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation, is performed as stated in the instrument manual and contacting the manufacturer for assistance when needed.
Responsible for the general maintenance of the Chemistry Laboratory including good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines.
Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum 4 years of experience, or a MS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum 2 years of experience, in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment required.
Expertise with standard laboratory techniques, wet chemistry tests, titration, spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, and modern Data Acquisition Systems required.
Competency with specialized laboratory equipment such as ICP-MS, Malvern PSD, aPSD, Particulate Matter testing, Breathing Simulation Testing, etc. is desirable
Strong documentation skills and proficiency with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software required
Must be detail focused, have a strong work ethic, and the ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment by developing positive working relationships within the laboratory and between other departments
Data Scientist III
Scientist job in Lexington, SC
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America **Hours:** 40 **Pay Details:** $95,264 - $155,376 USD TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.
As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.
**Line of Business:**
Analytics, Insights, & Artificial Intelligence
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**Job Description Summary:**
The Data Scientist III provides technical leadership across the overall Analytics function which may have an enterprise mandate. This role generally provides deep technical knowledge and expertise in client interactions to explain complex data analysis related material.
**Depth & Scope:**
+ Generally accountable for a significant business management area that typically has enterprise-wide impact or accountability
+ Enterprise or functional expert, requiring broad managerial and deep specialized knowledge at the enterprise, business, regulatory and industry levels
+ Undertakes and completes a variety of complex initiatives requiring seasoned specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes
+ Position typically deals with senior/executive management
+ Works independently on activities related to analysis, design and support of technical data management solutions on various projects ranging in complexity and size
+ Focuses on longer-range planning for functional area (e.g. 12 months or greater)
+ May manage and prioritize multiple projects at a given time
**Education & Experience:**
+ Undergraduate degree or advanced technical degree preferred (e.g., math, physics, engineering, finance or computer science) Graduate's degree preferred with either progressive project work experience or
+ 5+ year of relevantexperience; higher degree education and research tenure can be counted
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with Tableau, Power BI or similar platforms.
+ AML & Financial Crime Knowledge.
+ Understanding of CTR, SAR, KYC, Transaction Monitoring etc.
+ Ability to interpret complex data and provide insights, experience with cross-functional collaboration.
+ Ability to present technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
+ AML & transaction monitoring data is complex and massive, requiring highly optimized dashboards.
+ CAMS certification
**Customer Accountabilities:**
+ Works closely with business owners to identify opportunities and serves as an ambassador for data science
+ Is familiar with the business context and data infrastructure and can translate business problems to viable data science solutions
+ Uses a wide range of programing languages (e.g. Python) and techniques for extracting and preparing data, applying statistics and various advanced analytics, along with business acumen to extract insights from the big data
+ Visualizes insights from the data to tell and illustrate stories that clearly convey the meaning of results to decision-makers and stakeholders at every level of technical understanding
+ Collaborates with other partners, such as data and business analysts, software engineers, data engineers, and application developers to develop scalable and sustainable data science solutions that retains long term benefit to the business
**Shareholder Accountabilities:**
+ Analytical thought leadership and stays current on developments in data mining and the application of data science
+ Solicits and offers ideas for improving business processes through insights with the objective of improving effectiveness and efficiency
+ Educates the organization on approaches, such as testing hypotheses and statistical validation of result
+ Helps the organization understand the principles and the math behind the scientist process to drive organizational alignment
+ Translates up to date information into continuous improvement activities that enhances performance
+ Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for business area
+ Ensures respective programs/policies/practices are well managed, meet business needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with business priorities
+ Participates in cross-functional/enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk/provide guidance for complex situations
+ Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist
+ Leads/facilitates and/or implements action/remediation plans to address performance/risk/governance issues
+ Actively manages relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensures alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
+ Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts
+ Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
**Employee/Team Accountabilities:**
+ Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest
+ Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
+ Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
+ Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
+ Keeps others informed and up to date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
+ Contributes to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices
+ Leads, motivates and develops relationships with internal and external business partners/stakeholders to develop productive working relationships
+ Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
+ Acts as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
**Physical Requirements:**
Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%
+ Domestic Travel - Occasional
+ International Travel - Never
+ Performing sedentary work - Continuous
+ Performing multiple tasks - Continuous
+ Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
+ Responding quickly to sounds - Occasional
+ Sitting - Continuous
+ Standing - Occasional
+ Walking - Occasional
+ Moving safely in confined spaces - Occasional
+ Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) - Occasional
+ Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) - Never
+ Squatting - Occasional
+ Bending - Occasional
+ Kneeling - Never
+ Crawling - Never
+ Climbing - Never
+ Reaching overhead - Never
+ Reaching forward - Occasional
+ Pushing - Never
+ Pulling - Never
+ Twisting - Never
+ Concentrating for long periods of time - Continuous
+ Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations - Continuous
+ Reading, writing and comprehending instructions - Continuous
+ Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing - Continuous
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.
**\#LI-AMCBCorporate**
**Who We Are:**
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing - and so will you.
**Our Total Rewards Package**
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more (***************************************
**Additional Information:**
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
**Colleague Development**
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
**Training & Onboarding**
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
**Interview Process**
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
**Accommodation**
TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at *************** . Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.
Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.
Data Scientist
Scientist job in Sumter, SC
Job DescriptionOverview
At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.
We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.
Credence has an up coming need for a Dats Scientist supporting AFCENT A2 at Shaw AFB, SC 29152
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:
Provide expert analytic support through the development and publishing of threat operating areas and procedures to directly support USCENTCOM directed planning efforts. These products may include, but are not limited to oral briefings and discussions, PowerPoint presentations, formal messages, background papers, collection requirements, production requirements, RFI answers, and staff summary packages for general officers, and intelligence community SMEs. .
Provide critical oversight of training on predictive and forensic analysis of S2S/WMD programs throughout the Middle East. Expertise shall center on Theater Ballistic Missile (TBM), Cruise Missiles, Long Range Rockets (LRRs), operations; sub-categories include operational command and control; battle management; S2S system and subsystem capabilities, inventory and disposition; tactics, techniques, and procedures; denial and deception.
Provide expert analytic support to 9AF (AFCENT) planning by authoring and reviewing prioritized intelligence, collection, and production requirements, and integration of new TTPs to advance planning efforts. Member will serve as the adversary Airpower authority on 9AF (AFCENT)'s Red Team, during war-gaming and exercises, and in support of 9AF (AFCENT)'s adaptive planning processes.
As directed, leverage all formal and informal analytic exchanges, as well as training opportunities, to foster peer-to-peer collaboration, ensure thorough vetting of products, and deliberately pursue/maintain acuity on essential elements of tradecraft.
Maintain coordination/collaboration, critical to mission success, with: the National Command Authority; National, International, and Service Intelligence Centers; Combatant Commands, Air Components, and Wing Intelligence.
As a member of a focused analytic team, work with all available sources to develop new methods to support USAFCENT F2T development efforts. Member will be responsible for leveraging advanced analytic techniques to advance understanding of adversary TTPs to directly support USAFCENT operational priorities while balancing Intelligence Community requirements.
Effectively operating as a member of an analytical team in support of CJOA requirements
Travel to CJOA and/or within CONUS in order to provide/receive training
Briefing skills to include the ability to clearly articulate information
The following is required: Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) information.
Requirements
TS/SCI
Bachelor's degree or eight (8) years' USAF experience.
Six (6) years' comparable experience.
Formal Intelligence Analysis training.
Experience analyzing and briefing adversary surface-to-surface missile capabilities.
Experience with structured analytic techniques to develop new solutions for analytic gaps
Working knowledge of US Air Force Collection, Targeting, and Planning Processes
Working knowledge of USCENTCOM AOR, political/military threats, understanding of violent extremist organizations, terrorist organizations; working knowledge of intelligence analysis and TTPs.
Proficient in utilizing standard computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development
Advanced Analytic training: preferred.
Experience working with structured data and data scientists to develop analytic solutions to complex intelligence problems: preferred
Quality Control Chemist
Scientist job in Heath Springs, SC
Job DescriptionThe ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control within the chemical or pharmaceutical industries, demonstrating a robust understanding of analytical techniques and regulatory requirements. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITESØ Conduct routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.Ø Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment.Ø Prepare and review technical documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods.Ø Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.Ø Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and process improvement initiatives.Ø Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and safety standards. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSv Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.v A minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality control role within the pharmaceutical industry or similar environment.v Proficiency in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.v Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and other regulatory guidelines.v Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.v Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
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Chemist
Scientist job in Gaston, SC
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated individual to join our Quality Assurance team based out of our Gaston, SC facility. The ideal candidate for the Chemist position will be results driven, have self-directing initiative, hands on analytical experience, and excellent problem-solving skills that are complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills ResponsibilitiesThe Chemist will be reportable to the Quality Assurance Manager and have responsibilities for the following tasks:
Promote and model behavior-based safety and compliance with all laboratory/hazardous chemical safety procedures
Interface with, train, and lead laboratory analysts
Maintain instrumentation and methods including both qualitative and quantitative techniques as required to support the CA - Columbia site in analytical quality testing
Lead projects for the purchase and installation of new laboratory instruments
Develop and maintain analytical methods
Troubleshoot laboratory technical issues
Serve as a chemical knowledge resource
Ensure proper handling of laboratory waste, including hazardous waste collection and proper movement
Support and implement analytical projects aligned with business objectives
Maintain laboratory statistical process control
Prepare solutions and samples and perform analytical analyses
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Maintenance, R&D, and Technical Marketing teams as required.
Required SkillsRequired:
BS Degree in Chemistry or similar
Preferred:
Specialized education or experience in Analytical or Polymer Chemistry
3+ years' experience with analytical instrumentation
Manufacturing quality control lab experience
Mechanical competence and hands-on instrument troubleshooting
Experience and technical knowledge regarding analytical instruments and techniques including but not limited to:
Dilute Solution Viscometry (IV)
X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF)
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
Karl Fischer
Titrations
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Liquid Chromatography (LC)
Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer (UV Vis)
Colorimetry
Environmental / Water Lab
Rheology
Applied Statistical Techniques
Computer skills including MS Excel and basic programming
Knowledge of Safety / ISO / Quality / Regulatory Standards
Knowledge of Food Safety Standards
Knowledge of Good Lab Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Documentation practices Root cause failure analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Data-based decision-making skills
Ability to work with small groups to lead improvement projects
Supervisory experience
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people's lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Research Scientist
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click "Apply to Job" online on this web page.
**Required Skills:**
Research Scientist Responsibilities:
1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems.
2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta's platforms.
3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure.
4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments.
5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure.
6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms.
7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps.
8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint.
9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
11. Telecommute from anywhere in the US permitted.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
12. Requires a PhD degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field, OR completion of all coursework towards a PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field
13. Requires completion of a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis in the following:
14. 1. Algorithms, data structures, or systems software
15. 2. Gathering, manipulating, or analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources
16. 3. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision
17. 4. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines
18. 5. Adapting standard machine learning methods to best enterprise modern parallel environments: distributed clusters, multicore SMP, or GPU and
19. 6. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python
**Public Compensation:**
$225,569/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Senior Applied AI Scientist
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
**Meet the Team** Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment.
**Your Impact**
+ Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events.
+ Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale.
+ Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact.
+ Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes.
+ Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience.
+ Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling.
+ Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
+ Experience translating research ideas into production systems.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models.
+ Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data.
+ Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights.
+ Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty.
+ Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy.
+ MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models.
+ Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications.
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$199,700.00 - $292,800.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$174,500.00 - $260,500.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Associate Scientist: Stability and Batch Release
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for an Associate Scientist to join our Stability and Batch Release team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Associate Scientist position is an entry-level professional position involved in somewhat complex day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed processes (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.). Responsibilities include completing work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc. Assisting in conducting, monitoring and reporting studies to ensure data accuracy and report quality. Providing somewhat complex analytical work on projects and studies using a range of analytical techniques and instruments. Working with increasing independence on studies and assignments.
The ideal candidate would possess:
* Experience with GLP and/or GMP and hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC desirable.
* Experience with LIMS system desirable.
* Familiarity and/or experience in a laboratory setting is required.
* Good organizational skills; ability to follow direction and good communication skills are required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas is required.
* Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30 pm., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.
We offer excellent full-time benefits including:
* comprehensive medical coverage,
* life and disability insurance,
* 401(k) with company match,
* paid holidays and vacation,
* dental and vision options.
To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website ****************** .
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Quality Control Chemist
Scientist job in Lancaster, SC
The Quality Control Chemist reports directly to Quality Laboratory Management and plays a key role in supporting laboratory operations through accurate and timely testing. This position requires strong time management skills to meet testing deadlines and a willingness to learn laboratory processes, instrumentation theory, and troubleshooting techniques.
This position will be on a 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 11:30 and Friday 1:30pm - 9:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
Testing:
Perform Release, Stability, and Special Request testing on finished products and raw materials in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in-house methods, and compendial standards.
Execute in-house methods independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
Team Collaboration:
Adapt to changes in testing schedules and support continuous improvement initiatives within the lab.
Assist in training new laboratory personnel and document training per established SOPs and Nutramax guidelines.
Safety:
Maintain a safety-first approach and remain vigilant of surroundings while performing laboratory tasks.
Ensure all equipment used in testing is properly calibrated and maintained.
General Duties:
Train on and operate various laboratory instruments, including but not limited to: Laboratory Balances, HPLC, GC, Automated Titrators, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, Dissolution and Disintegration instruments.
Complete assigned projects within established timelines while balancing testing responsibilities.
Stay informed on updates from USP, FDA, and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with analytical standards and documentation practices.
Assist in investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) results as needed.
Perform additional duties as required to support company objectives.
Communicate effectively across departments and work collaboratively within a team environment.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Qualifications
Experience: 0-2 years in a laboratory setting, preferably in a cGMP environment. Familiarity with GC and/or LC instrumentation is preferred.
Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry; concentrations in Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical, or Polymer Chemistry are preferred.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $55000.00/yr.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
Educational Assistance: Opportunities for training and professional development to support career growth.
Supportive Work Culture: A family-oriented environment that values faith, servant leadership, and collaboration.
Community Engagement: Volunteer opportunities and mission trips organized by the company to give back locally and internationally.
Employee Recognition & Perks: Birthday cards with gift cards, family days at the zoo, Thanksgiving dinners, and other thoughtful gestures.
Work-Life Balance: A culture that prioritizes employee well-being and fosters a positive, supportive atmosphere.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Chemist Job
Scientist job in Gaston, SC
Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Quality Assurance team based out of our Gaston, SC facility. The ideal candidate for the Chemist position will be results driven, have self-directing initiative, hands on analytical experience, and excellent problem-solving skills that are complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
The Chemist will be reportable to the Quality Assurance Manager and have responsibilities for the following tasks:
* Promote and model behavior-based safety and compliance with all laboratory/hazardous chemical safety procedures
* Interface with, train, and lead laboratory analysts
* Maintain instrumentation and methods including both qualitative and quantitative techniques as required to support the CA - Columbia site in analytical quality testing
* Lead projects for the purchase and installation of new laboratory instruments
* Develop and maintain analytical methods
* Troubleshoot laboratory technical issues
* Serve as a chemical knowledge resource
* Ensure proper handling of laboratory waste, including hazardous waste collection and proper movement
* Support and implement analytical projects aligned with business objectives
* Maintain laboratory statistical process control
* Prepare solutions and samples and perform analytical analyses
* Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Maintenance, R&D, and Technical Marketing teams as required.
Skills & Qualifications
Required:
* BS Degree in Chemistry or similar
Preferred:
* Specialized education or experience in Analytical or Polymer Chemistry
* 3+ years' experience with analytical instrumentation
* Manufacturing quality control lab experience
* Mechanical competence and hands-on instrument troubleshooting
* Experience and technical knowledge regarding analytical instruments and techniques including but not limited to:
* Dilute Solution Viscometry (IV)
* X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF)
* Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
* Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
* Karl Fischer
* Titrations
* Gas Chromatography (GC)
* Liquid Chromatography (LC)
* Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer (UV Vis)
* Colorimetry
* Environmental / Water Lab
* Rheology
* Applied Statistical Techniques
* Computer skills including MS Excel and basic programming
* Knowledge of Safety / ISO / Quality / Regulatory Standards
* Knowledge of Food Safety Standards
* Knowledge of Good Lab Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Documentation practices Root cause failure analysis
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Data-based decision-making skills
* Ability to work with small groups to lead improvement projects
* Supervisory experience
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people's lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Research Scientist
Scientist job in Columbia, SC
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click "Apply to Job" online on this web page.
**Required Skills:**
Research Scientist Responsibilities:
1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems.
2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta's platforms.
3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure.
4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments.
5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure.
6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms.
7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps.
8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint.
9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
11. Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the U.S.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
12. Requires Doctorate Degree (or foreign equivalent) Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field
13. Requires completion of a graduate-level course, research project, or internship involving the following:
14. 1. Solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches
15. 2. Communicating complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
16. 3. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision
17. 4. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines
18. 5. Adapting standard machine learning methods to best enterprise modern parallel environments: distributed clusters, multicore SMP, or GPU
19. 6. Developing highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, statistics, regression, rules-based models, or mathematical models
20. 7. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python
**Public Compensation:**
$213,512/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.