Cryo-EM Core Scientist
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.
Van Andel Institute is hiring a cryo-EM Core Scientist to assist in the daily operations of our state-of-the-art cryo-EM facility, which includes the latest Titan Krios microscope and Arctis cryo-PFIB. The cryo-EM Core provides both transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and cryo-EM sample preparation and data collection services to researchers.
As our cryo-EM Core Scientist, you will work with the cryo-EM Core Director and will be responsible for the following Key Areas:
* Operate and maintain the Thermo Fisher Arctis cryo-PFIB system and related cryo-EM instrumentation.
* Develop, optimize, and document cryo-FIB milling workflows for a variety of biological samples.
* Lead method development to integrate FIB-SEM workflows with light microscopy and tomography pipelines.
* Collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students on sample preparation and data acquisition for in situ cryo-ET studies.
* Participate in grant and manuscript writing with VAI faculty
* Provide training and technical support to internal and external users.
* Coordinate service, maintenance, and upgrades with Thermo Fisher engineers.
* Maintain detailed experimental and maintenance records to ensure optimal system performance and data integrity.
* May serve as a co-mentor to interns and VAIGS graduate students
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What skills and qualifications should you possess?
* We would expect you to possess a Ph.D. Degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, or related field.
* 2 - 5 years of hands-on experience in single particle cryo-EM and cryo-ET is required and you should be familiar with modern electron microscopes, electron detectors, and cryo-ET data collection procedures and single particle and cryo-ET image processing pipeline.
Most importantly, you should be a person with the following traits and characteristics:
* A good communicator who is flexible and has a customer service-oriented personality. We expect you to have a strong commitment to building and maintaining a positive work environment.
* A motivated and hardworking individual who has excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Demonstrate excellent organizational and multitasking skills and athe bility to meet deadlines.
* A strong desire and capability to learn new technologies.
* The ability to work alone or as a team member.
* Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Compensation and Benefits
All full-time employees of Van Andel Institute are eligible for benefits, effective Day One! This is a salaried position targeting $80,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience, skills and qualifications.
How to apply:
If you possess these attributes and the desire to help us provide best-in-class service to our researchers, we would welcome speaking with you and strongly encourage you to apply today.
In your application, provide us the following in a single combined PDF:
* cover letter highlighting key qualifications
* current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography
* names and contact information of 3 references
This position will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. If you have any difficulty uploading your application or any questions, please email Megan Doerr at *******************.
About Van Andel Institute
Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to nearly 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with national and international collaborators to foster discovery. The Institute's scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies. Our educators develop inquiry-based approaches for K-12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem-solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive Ph.D. program in molecular and cellular biology.
VAI is committed to excellence through broad participation and diverse perspectives. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for innovation and collaboration.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.
About Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute is in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan in the center of the Medical Mile. A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It's fun affordable and family-friendly.
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas. The downtown area is safe and clean with an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.
Auto-ApplySenior Scientist Beverage Innovation
Scientist job in Muskegon, MI
This role focuses on Beverage Innovation and plays a key role in bringing creativity and technical excellence to our seasonal café latte program and broader flavor innovation pipeline for Wholesale and DTC. This role bridges the café and CPG worlds - developing and scaling recipes that delight consumers in-store while aligning with our branded CPG platform.
This individual will lead development of seasonal café lattes using signature syrups in collaboration with café operations, R&D, and commercialization teams. They will also support the wholesale business by creating new and distinctive flavor experiences that drive growth and reinforce our leadership in coffee innovation.
Responsibilities
* Latte Development: Lead creation and execution of café seasonal beverages, draft lattes, and different beverages (teas, refreshers, functional etc) - from trend identification and concepting to bench development, tasting, and rollout. Keeping recipes lean, simple and easy to execute
Syrup & Flavor Formulation: Develop proprietary syrups, sauces, and flavor systems for café and wholesale channels with an emphasis on natural, high-quality ingredients.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with R&D, Marketing, Café Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure seasonal café recipes align with brand standards and can translate into scalable CPG formats.
Wholesale/DTC Innovation: Create new flavor offerings and limited-time beverages that support wholesale partners and expand brand reach.
Trend & Insight Tracking: Stay current on coffeehouse trends, emerging ingredients, and consumer flavor preferences; share insights that inspire new product directions.
Quality & Consistency: Ensure all recipes meet quality, sensory, and operational standards - both in the café and in production environments.
Requirements
* Proven experience in coffee, café beverage development, or culinary innovation (3-5 years preferred).
* Understanding of restaurant operations
* Strong understanding of recipe formulation, flavor balancing, and ingredient functionality.
* Hands-on experience with syrup or sauce creation and latte development.
* Deep love of coffee and genuine curiosity for flavors, trends, and craftsmanship.
* Highly collaborative - thrives in team environments and cross-functional settings.
* Strong agility and comfort shifting between café, bench-top, pilot plant, and manufacturing settings.
* Excellent sensory, organizational, and communication skills.
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit *************** or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.
Compensation Range: $94,000.00 - $141,000.00, plus bonus.
Nearest Major Market: Muskegon
Nearest Secondary Market: Grand Rapids
Research Scientist
Scientist job in Zeeland, MI
You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.
Contribute to the discovery, development, and improvement of Gentex technology and engage in research and development, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies, processes, and/or applications.
The role involves optimizing and implementing polymer coatings, sealants, and adhesive chemistries and formulations to support both existing and future electrochromic products. It requires conducting research and driving formulation improvements through effective experimental planning, troubleshooting, and interpretation of analytical test results. A background in polymer science, materials science, or chemistry is preferred to successfully perform in this position.
This position is working onsite at a Gentex facility.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsible for developing new materials, devices and/or processes that help to advance the company's new and current product offerings.
Assist in the solving of problems associated with production processes, materials and/or products as needed.
Analyze competitor and related patents pertinent to the company's initiatives, support patent filings and prosecutions and other related activities.
Work with suppliers to find products or technologies which can improve quality, reduce cost, or simplify manufacturing.
Document and analyze experimental data, including maintaining an accurate notebook and/or database of experimental results.
Manage project teams, lead meetings, write minutes, track progress and report finding to senior leadership
Perform various laboratory activities relating to research projects within the various R&D groups.
When needed, aid other group members in the performance of their research and development duties.
Work closely with key disciplines to smoothly execute projects.
Coordinate assembly and testing of new products and/or processes.
Participate in technical collaboration with members from other sections and/or divisions.
Continue to learn and build expertise in a particular technical field, providing consulting to others as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU'LL DO IT
Analytical thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning experiences.
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
Building teams - Working with staff to strengthen the team. Leading by example and going beyond the expected to ensure the success of all involved.
Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
WHAT TO BRING
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Mathematics or a related field.
2+ years of relevant research experience.
Proven creativity and strong problem-solving abilities and track record.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
WHAT WILL HELP
Master's degree or a PhD in Engineering, Science or a related field.
Ability to quickly comprehend and apply new technology and be proactive.
Demonstrated technical interdisciplinary skills.
Project management skills.
Knowledge of statistics and data analysis, particularly using programming languages such as Python or R.
Ability to communicate with those with different types and levels of skills.
Motivated by discovery and problem solving moderated by a developing business sense.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at *********************. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Auto-ApplyResearch Associate-Fixed Term
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
The Research Associate (post-doc) will join a research lab focused on understanding the role of the tau protein in neurodegeneration and developing novel therapeutics for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies. The applicant will help carry out and develop research projects to understand the mechanisms involved in the development and progression of these diseases as well as develop novel gene therapies using a variety of techniques and model systems. The position will involve work with rodent models, cell culturing, and in vitro experimental techniques. The experimental duties may include rodent handling and husbandry, harvesting and culturing primary neurons, gene therapy approaches, Western blotting, DNA cloning, culturing of cell lines, fresh and fixed tissue processing, immunostaining, and other biochemical and molecular techniques. The applicant will take a leading role in collecting and analyzing data as well as writing manuscripts publication. This is an opportunity to grow and develop important skills necessary for career progression. The position is in the laboratory of Dr. Nicholas Kanaan in the highly collaborative and innovative Department of Translational Neuroscience, located at the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center, 400 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or related fields
Minimum Requirements
The applicant should have a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a scientific field, preferably molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related field with multiple years of experience in a research laboratory. Applicants should have experience performing basic research techniques in the specific or related field as well as a fundamental understanding of molecular and cellular biology as well as neuroscience. The candidate should be detail oriented and self-motivated with the ability to independently carry out research and must interact, communicate, and work well with others. The applicant must have a demonstrated record of publishing high quality research and have experience with statistical analysis of data.
Desired Qualifications
Experience/training in neuroscience and/or neurodegenerative disease research, gene therapy approaches, or intracellular signaling pathways are strongly desired. Applicants with experience in one or more of the following techniques will be preferred:
Rodent (mice and/or rats) handling experience. This includes animal husbandry (colony maintenance and genotyping), carrying out and analyzing behavioral experiments, intracerebral surgery/delivery, AAV use, necropsy and post-mortem tissue processing
Advanced microscopy including confocal, brightfield/fluorescence, and transmission electron microscopy
Advanced gene and protein analysis (e.g. SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, MSD, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, dd PCR/qRT-PCR
Statistical analysis of data
Required Application Materials
CV or resume, cover letter highlighting past accomplishments and future career goals, contact information for 3 or more references
Review of Applications Begins On
11/04/2025
Summary of Health Risks
Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue
Website
http://translationalscience.msu.edu/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Field Application Scientist
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
Fortis Life Sciences is a strategic platform providing capital, expertise, and operational resources enabling the growth and success of founder-led life sciences tools companies. Fortis Life Sciences was founded in 2020, with the vision of creating a unique life sciences company focused on offering world class products coupled with the best customer experience in the life science tools industry.
We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow's Science Today”
Job Description
The
Field Application Scientist (FAS)
is responsible for supporting the technical business functions of Fortis Life Sciences in a pre-sales and post-sales manner with an emphasis on the clinical diagnostics, proteomics, and genomics portfolio. The purpose of the role is to support customers with applications questions related to the Fortis portfolio in a pre-sales and post-sales manner. The FAS will communicate internally with the commercial organization on the technical applications of products with the goal of supporting continued growth of the Fortis portfolio and brand.
Potential to travel within the US up to 75%
What You'll Do
Become an expert in all applications supported by Fortis products including proficient knowledge in experimental set-up, troubleshooting, and accessory products/instrumentation
Conduct ongoing product and application presentations and trainings for customers
Provide consultation to customers seeking product support as it relates to their application
Participate in internal global field application calls to maintain knowledge and proficiency of all products and applications
Troubleshoot issues with on-market products as needed
Communicate with customers and commercial organization on a routine basis, keeping all parties informed and up to date
Learn new product portfolios as they become available and train internal team and customers on new offerings
Pre-Sales Functions
Understand the technical details of open opportunities and be able to discuss a technical strategy with the account manager and internal science team to ensure a successful win
Draft and edit custom project proposals based on the customer's needs and Fortis Life Science capabilities
Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations remotely and in-person
Technically compare the benefits of Fortis products and highlight the shortcomings of competitive products
Assist in mapping out bulk strategy for key accounts by recommending product type and volume based on customer's needs and workflow
Post-Sales Functions
Support customers with understanding the necessary analytical validation required for their laboratory developed tests·
Answer e-mails and phone calls from customers in timely manner
Escalate issues to manager when necessary and design customer facing plans to help customer troubleshoot and resolve issue within timely manner
Document knowledge in solutions within Salesforce.com for field team to access and reference as needed
Host remote trainings and presentations for customers
Follow-up with customers to ensure customer adopting product into workflow successfully
Qualifications
Education and Experience
4-year bachelor's degree in the life sciences required with a preference for biochemistry or molecular biology degrees. 2+ year Masters or PhD preferred.
2+ years working in a technical commercial role supporting customers in pre-sales and post-sales situations
2+ years practical experience working with genetic and proteomic life science applications (e.g. NGS, ELISA, Lateral Flow Assays)
Proficiency in understanding CLIA requirements as they relate to Laboratory Developed Tests
High degree of computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to utilize computer-based tools for reports, email and for general communication
Skills & Knowledge
Life sciences, molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, PCR, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, diagnostics, antibody-based assays, flow cytometry, imaging, lateral flow assays, ELISA
Excellent oral and written English communication, including communicating in a way that a non-technical end user can understand
Ability to think, learn, and solve problems quickly
Ability to operate independently and remotely with at least 1 weekly meeting with supervisor
Organized, well prepared, and maintains a professional appearance and conduct
Ability to maintain flexible travel schedule during the work week
Other Information
This position requires up to 75% travel
Additional Information
What We Offer
We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow's Science Today” is complemented by our core values:
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Customer First
- We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.
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Integrity
- We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.
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Trust
- We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.
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Entrepreneurship
- We encourage
smart
risk taking. We value
novel
mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.
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Excellence
- We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no “band-aids”.
Fortis provides a competitive salary, success-sharing bonus plan, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Research Associate-Fixed Term
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
* Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States * Translational Neuroscience 40000320 * Area of Interest: Research/Scientific * Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) * Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff * Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Show More Show Less * Faculty/Academic Staff
* Opening on: Oct 28 2025
* Closing at: Oct 28 2027 - 23:55 EDT
* Salary Commensurate with Experience
* College Of Human Medicine
* 1090011
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Position Summary
The Research Associate (post-doc) will join a research lab focused on understanding the role of the tau protein in neurodegeneration and developing novel therapeutics for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies. The applicant will help carry out and develop research projects to understand the mechanisms involved in the development and progression of these diseases as well as develop novel gene therapies using a variety of techniques and model systems. The position will involve work with rodent models, cell culturing, and in vitro experimental techniques. The experimental duties may include rodent handling and husbandry, harvesting and culturing primary neurons, gene therapy approaches, Western blotting, DNA cloning, culturing of cell lines, fresh and fixed tissue processing, immunostaining, and other biochemical and molecular techniques. The applicant will take a leading role in collecting and analyzing data as well as writing manuscripts publication. This is an opportunity to grow and develop important skills necessary for career progression. The position is in the laboratory of Dr. Nicholas Kanaan in the highly collaborative and innovative Department of Translational Neuroscience, located at the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center, 400 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or related fields
Minimum Requirements
The applicant should have a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a scientific field, preferably molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related field with multiple years of experience in a research laboratory. Applicants should have experience performing basic research techniques in the specific or related field as well as a fundamental understanding of molecular and cellular biology as well as neuroscience. The candidate should be detail oriented and self-motivated with the ability to independently carry out research and must interact, communicate, and work well with others. The applicant must have a demonstrated record of publishing high quality research and have experience with statistical analysis of data.
Desired Qualifications
Experience/training in neuroscience and/or neurodegenerative disease research, gene therapy approaches, or intracellular signaling pathways are strongly desired. Applicants with experience in one or more of the following techniques will be preferred:
* Rodent (mice and/or rats) handling experience. This includes animal husbandry (colony maintenance and genotyping), carrying out and analyzing behavioral experiments, intracerebral surgery/delivery, AAV use, necropsy and post-mortem tissue processing
* Advanced microscopy including confocal, brightfield/fluorescence, and transmission electron microscopy
* Advanced gene and protein analysis (e.g. SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, MSD, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, dd PCR/qRT-PCR
* Statistical analysis of data
Required Application Materials
CV or resume, cover letter highlighting past accomplishments and future career goals, contact information for 3 or more references
Review of Applications Begins On
11/04/2025
Summary of Health Risks
Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue
Website
************************************
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Principal Data Scientist
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
Description & Requirements We now have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Data Scientist to join the Maximus AI Accelerator supporting both the enterprise and our clients. We are looking for an accomplished hands-on individual contributor and team player to be a part of the AI Accelerator team.
You will be responsible for architecting and optimizing scalable, secure AI systems and integrating AI models in production using MLOps best practices, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and efficient. This role requires strong systems thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage risk and change in complex environments. Success depends on cross-functional collaboration, strategic communication, and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving technology landscapes.
This position will be focused on strategic company-wide initiatives but will also play a role in project delivery and capture solutioning (i.e., leaning in on existing or future projects and providing solutioning to capture new work.)
This position requires occasional travel to the DC area for client meetings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Make deep dives into the data, pulling out objective insights for business leaders.
- Initiate, craft, and lead advanced analyses of operational data.
- Provide a strong voice for the importance of data-driven decision making.
- Provide expertise to others in data wrangling and analysis.
- Convert complex data into visually appealing presentations.
- Develop and deploy advanced methods to analyze operational data and derive meaningful, actionable insights for stakeholders and business development partners.
- Understand the importance of automation and look to implement and initiate automated solutions where appropriate.
- Initiate and take the lead on AI/ML initiatives as well as develop AI/ML code for projects.
- Utilize various languages for scripting and write SQL queries. Serve as the primary point of contact for data and analytical usage across multiple projects.
- Guide operational partners on product performance and solution improvement/maturity options.
- Participate in intra-company data-related initiatives as well as help foster and develop relationships throughout the organization.
- Learn new skills in advanced analytics/AI/ML tools, techniques, and languages.
- Mentor more junior data analysts/data scientists as needed.
- Apply strategic approach to lead projects from start to finish;
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Develop, collaborate, and advance the applied and responsible use of AI, ML and data science solutions throughout the enterprise and for our clients by finding the right fit of tools, technologies, processes, and automation to enable effective and efficient solutions for each unique situation.
- Contribute and lead the creation, curation, and promotion of playbooks, best practices, lessons learned and firm intellectual capital.
- Contribute to efforts across the enterprise to support the creation of solutions and real mission outcomes leveraging AI capabilities from Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, LLMs and classical machine learning.
- Contribute to the development of mathematically rigorous process improvement procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge and evaluation of the AI technology landscape and emerging. developments and their applicability for use in production/operational environments.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 10-12 years of relevant professional experience required.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of relevant Software Development + AI / ML / DS experience.
- Professional Programming experience (e.g. Python, R, etc.).
- Experience in two of the following: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and/or Classical ML.
- Experience with API programming.
- Experience with Linux.
- Experience with Statistics.
- Experience with Classical Machine Learning.
- Experience working as a contributor on a team.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Masters or BS in quantitative discipline (e.g. Math, Physics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, etc.).
- Experience developing machine learning or signal processing algorithms:
- Ability to leverage mathematical principles to model new and novel behaviors.
- Ability to leverage statistics to identify true signals from noise or clutter.
- Experience working as an individual contributor in AI.
- Use of state-of-the-art technology to solve operational problems in AI and Machine Learning.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, common computing infrastructures/paradigms (stand alone and cloud), and software engineering principles.
- Ability to design custom solutions in the AI and Advanced Analytics sphere for customers. This includes the ability to scope customer needs, identify currently existing technologies, and develop custom software solutions to fill any gaps in available off the shelf solutions.
- Ability to build reference implementations of operational AI & Advanced Analytics processing solutions.
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at **************************.
Minimum Salary
$
156,740.00
Maximum Salary
$
234,960.00
Easy ApplySenior Food Scientist - Co-Manufacturing
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
Roskam Foods
Sr Food Scientist
Reports to: Director of R&D
About Us
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading, scaled, and rapidly growing contract manufacturing partner for world-renowned food brands. We currently operate 8 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada where we produce a wide array of frozen and ready-to-eat breakfast products, snacks, frozen meals, confections, and custom dry blends. At Roskam Foods, we believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and the brands we serve. We rely on the exceptional leadership, talent, and passion of over 2,400 team members to fuel our growth and “multiply possibilities” for each of our stakeholders.
Position Description and Purpose
Our growth has created an opening for a new Senior Food Scientist on the Research and Development (R&D) team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the creation, enhancement, and optimization of food products. You will lead research initiatives, drive innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to develop market-leading food solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of food science principles, extensive experience in product development, and a passion for helping our customers grow their brands through high-quality, safe, and delicious food products.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who shares our passion for “multiplying possibilities” and wants to be part of a winning team!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research and Innovation: Lead research efforts to identify emerging food trends, ingredients, and technologies. Drive innovation by conceptualizing and developing new product ideas aligned with consumer preferences and market demands. Recommend and advocate new product concepts to take to the next level of product development.
Product Development: Oversee all aspects of product development from concept to commercialization. Develop prototypes, conduct sensory evaluations, and refine formulations to meet desired taste, texture, nutritional, and regulatory requirements. Translate concepts into manufacturing friendly products. Conduct pilot plant and production line trials. Provide production start-up support. Conduct shelf-life testing and sensory evaluations.
Recipe Formulation: Develop and optimize product formulations, considering factors such as ingredient functionality, cost, shelf-life stability, and production scalability. Utilize scientific principles to achieve desired product attributes and ensure consistency across batches.
Ingredient Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and evaluate raw materials and ingredients for use in product formulations. Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to source high-quality ingredients that meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards. Initiate alternate ingredient evaluations.
Process Optimization: Optimize manufacturing processes to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with operations teams to scale up production processes and troubleshoot any issues that arise during manufacturing.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of food safety regulations and ensure product compliance with relevant food laws and standards. Work closely with regulatory affairs teams to navigate regulatory requirements and obtain necessary approvals for product launches.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, quality assurance, and supply chain to align product development initiatives with business objectives. Communicate effectively and coordinate activities to ensure successful project execution.
Project Management: Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and deadlines effectively. Develop project timelines, track progress, and proactively address any challenges to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in food science and product development. Stay updated on industry advancements, scientific research, and technological innovations to drive continuous improvement and innovation in product development processes.
Team Leadership and Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior team members. Help foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional development within the R&D team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in food product development, preferably in a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or food manufacturing environment.
Experience with Roskam Foods' product categories preferred including snacks, confections, frozen breakfast/ meals, cereal, granola or related product adjacencies.
Strong understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, sensory evaluation, and food processing principles.
Proficiency in recipe formulation, ingredient functionality, and product optimization.
Experience with food regulations, food safety standards, and quality assurance protocols.
Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in the food industry.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multiple complex development project simultaneously
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate and interact with all levels and functional areas (internally and with customers).
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, and a 401K plan with company match.
AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer.
Lead Data Scientist GenAI, Strategic Analytics - Data Science
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
Deloitte is at the leading edge of GenAI innovation, transforming Strategic Analytics and shaping the future of Finance. We invite applications from highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Scientists ready to drive the development of our next-generation GenAI solutions.
The Team
Strategic Analytics is a dynamic part of our Finance FP&A organization, dedicated to empowering executive leaders across the firm, as well as our partners in financial and operational functions. Our team harnesses the power of cloud computing, data science, AI, and strategic expertise-combined with deep institutional knowledge-to deliver insights that inform our most critical business decisions and fuel the firm's ongoing growth.
GenAI is at the forefront of our innovation agenda and a key strategic priority for our future. We are rapidly developing groundbreaking products and solutions poised to transform both our organization and our clients. As part of our team, the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the success of these high-impact initiatives.
Recruiting for this role ends on December 14, 2025
Work You'll Do
Client Engagement & Solution Scoping
+ Partner with stakeholders to analyze business requirements, pain points, and objectives relevant to GenAI use cases.
+ Facilitate workshops to identify, prioritize, and scope impactful GenAI applications (e.g., text generation, code synthesis, conversational agents).
+ Clearly articulate GenAI's value proposition, including efficiency gains, risk mitigation, and innovation.
+ Solution Architecture & Design
+ Architect holistic GenAI solutions, selecting and customizing appropriate models (GPT, Llama, Claude, Zora AI, etc.).
+ Design scalable integration strategies for embedding GenAI into existing client systems (ERP, CRM, KM platforms).
+ Define and govern reliable, ethical, and compliant data sourcing and management.
Development & Customization
+ Lead model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and customization for client-specific needs.
+ Oversee the development of GenAI-powered applications and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring robustness and exceptional user experience.
+ Drive thorough validation, testing, and iteration to ensure quality and accuracy.
Implementation, Deployment & Change Management
+ Manage solution rollout, including cloud setup, configuration, and production deployment.
+ Guide clients through adoption: deliver training, create documentation, and provide enablement resources for users.
Risk, Ethics & Compliance
+ Lead efforts in responsible AI, ensuring safeguards against bias, privacy breaches, and unethical outcomes.
+ Monitor performance, implement KPIs, and manage model retraining and auditing processes.
Stakeholder Communication
+ Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and demos to summarize progress and impact.
+ Coordinate across internal teams, tech partners, and clients for effective project delivery.
Continuous Improvement & Thought Leadership
+ Stay current on GenAI trends, best practices, and emerging technologies; share insights across teams.
+ Mentor junior colleagues, promote knowledge transfer, and contribute to reusable methodologies.
Qualifications
Required:
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field.
+ 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering machine learning or AI solutions, preferably including generative AI.
+ Independent thinker who can create the vision and execute on transforming data into high end client products.
+ Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:
+ Deep understanding of GenAI models and approaches (LLMs, transformers, prompt engineering).
+ Proficiency in Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace), Databricks, ML pipelines, and cloud-based deployment (Azure, AWS, GCP).
+ Experience integrating AI into enterprise applications, building APIs, and designing scalable workflows.
+ Knowledge of solution architecture, risk assessment, and mapping technology to business goals.
+ Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative delivery.
+ Commitment to responsible AI, including data ethics, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
+ Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
+ Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
+ Relevant Certifications: May include Google Cloud Professional ML Engineer, Microsoft Azure AI Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning, or specialized GenAI/LLM credentials.
+ Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,500 - $188,900.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Data Scientist III
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
The Data Science team at Meijer leads the strategy, development and integration of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Meijer. Data Scientists on the team will drive customer loyalty, digital conversion, and system efficiencies by delivering innovative data driven solutions. Through these solutions, the data scientists drive material business value, mitigating business and operational risk, and significantly impacts the customer experience. This role works directly with product development, merchandising, marketing, operations, ITS, ecommerce, and vendor partners.
What You'll Be Doing:
Deliver against the overall data science strategy to drive in-store and digital merchandising, marketing, customer loyalty, and operational performance
Partner with product development to define requirements which meet system and customer experience needs for data science projects
Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Operations and customer insights to understand the journey that will be improved with the data science deliverables
Build prototypes for, and iteratively develop, end-to-end data science pipelines including custom algorithms, statistical models, machine learning and artificial intelligence functions to meet end user needs
Partner with product development and technology teams to deploy pipelines into production MLOps environment following Safe Agile methodology
Proactively identify data driven solutions for strategic cross-functional initiatives, develop and present business cases, and gain stakeholder alignment of solution
Responsible to define, document and follow best practices and approve for ML/AI development at Meijer
Own communication with data consumers (internal and external) to ensure they understand the data science products, have the proper training, and are following the best practices in application of data science products
Define and analyze Key Performance Indicators to monitor the usage, adoption, health and value of the data products
Identify and scope, in conjunction with IT, the architecture of systems and environment needs to ensure that data science systems can deliver against strategy
Build and maintain relationships with key partners, suppliers and industry associations and continue to advance data science capabilities, knowledge and impact This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required
What You'll Be Doing:
Advanced Degree (MA/MS, PhD) in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field
Certifications: Azure Data Science Associate, Azure AI, Safe Agile
6+ years of relevant data science experience in an applied role - preferable w/in retail, logistics, supply chain or CPG
Advanced and hands on experience using: Python, Databricks, Azure ML, Azure Cognitive Service, SAS, R, SQL, PySpark, Numpy, Pandas, Scikit Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, AutoTS, Prophet, NLTK
Experience with Azure Cloud technologies including Azure DevOps, Azure Synapse, MLOps, GitHub
Solid experience working with large datasets and developing ML/AI systems such as: natural language processing, speech/text/image recognition, supervised and unsupervised learning models, forecasting and/or econometric time series models
Proactive and action oriented
Ability to collaborate with, and present to internal and external partners
Able to learn company systems, processes and tools, and identify opportunities to improve
Detail oriented and organized
Ability to meet production deadlines
Strong communications, interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of intellectual property rights, compliance and enforcement
Auto-ApplyJr. Development Technician (Core) - Research Center
Scientist job in Whitehall, MI
Responsibilities
This off-shift Jr. DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN position will be located in our Research and Development Facility. Primary responsibilities will include:
Operating ceramic core presses and injection molding machines.
Processing prototype parts as required to meet customer requirements, including through hand finishing operations.
Processing of additive manufacturing of components used in the manufacture of wax patterns and ceramic cores.
Responsibility for standardizing/documenting procedures.
Working closely with engineering and other technicians, with a common goal of producing quick turn core, pattern and casting solutions in support of both internal and external development projects.
Performs and documents a variety of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities, as required.
Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
2 years work experience or 6 months manufacturing experience.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years' experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Injection molding experience
Manual dexterity with ability to handle fragile components a must
Problem solving abilities
Comfortable using various basic windows based software, such as excel and word.
Exceptional attention to detail
Able to work in a team environment
Self-starter, needing little supervision.
Strong math/mechanical aptitude.
Strong work ethic.
Flexibility and open-mindedness a must, in order to work in a non-standard/specialty work environment.
Auto-ApplySenior Vinyl Chemist
Scientist job in Sparta, MI
Job Description
The Senior Vinyl Chemist is responsible for developing, formulating, and testing materials used in the manufacture of self-adhesive cast vinyl products targeting various applications, such as signage, vehicle wraps, and specialized coatings. This role involves designing and optimizing vinyl formulations, adhesives and coatings to meet performance, durability, and aesthetic requirements while ensuring compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader that collaborates with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and sales/marketing, to innovate and optimize product performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulation Development: Design and develop cast vinyl formulations, including polymers, plasticizers, stabilizers, and additives, to achieve desired properties such as flexibility, adhesion, UV resistance, and color stability.
Testing and Analysis: Conduct laboratory tests to evaluate the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of vinyl materials, including tensile strength, elongation, and weatherability.
Process Optimization: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize casting processes, ensuring consistent product quality and scalability.
Quality Control: Develop and implement quality assurance protocols to ensure products meet customer specifications and industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO).
Research and Innovation: Stay updated on advancements in polymer chemistry and vinyl technology to innovate new products or improve existing formulations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure formulations comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations, such as REACH, RoHS, and Environmental standards.
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve issues related to product performance, manufacturing defects, or customer complaints.
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of formulations, test results, and process parameters; prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and sales teams, to align formulations with market needs and customer requirements.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in polymer chemistry, preferably with vinyl or related materials. Experience with cast vinyl production is a plus.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry, formulation techniques (DOE), material science and statistical analysis of experimental metrics.
Proficiency in physical testing and analytical techniques.
Familiarity with casting processes and equipment.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Certifications: Knowledge of Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
Software: Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab).
Work Environment: Primarily laboratory-based with occasional work in manufacturing facilities. May require handling of chemicals and adherence to safety protocols. Full-time position with occasional travel for supplier meetings or customer support.
Sterilization engineer/ Senior Microbiologist
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.
Job Description
Job Title:
Sterilization engineer/ Senior Microbiologist
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI
Duration:
12+months
(Possibility of extension)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Interfaces with diverse cross-functional team members to define and oversee environmental, sterilization and biocompatibility control policies to assure that Healthcare medical devices consistently comply with toxicological, microbiological and particulate contamination control requirements, standards, guidelines and industry practices, both domestic and international.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provides microbial technical expertise during new product development activities, process modification studies and failure investigations regarding microbiological contamination control.
· Serves as technical liaison with functional groups, manufacturing sites and sterilization sites.
· Evaluates materials and products and recommends appropriate biocompatibility assessment to meet requirements.
· Coordinates the biocompatibility testing of new products and materials.
· Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices specific to Buildings, Environmental Control, Cleaning and Sanitation and Personnel Practices.
· Assures compliance with all applicable international and domestic regulations and standards by defining policies and conducting regular training and assessments of all manufacturing sites.
· Administers the Environmental Monitoring Program for manufacturing areas, in order to provide the necessary information (e.g., viable and non-viable particulate counts, product bio-burden, water and surface microbial levels, etc.) to ensure an appropriately controlled environment meeting regulatory expectations and industry standards.
· Communicates detailed information regarding required policies and monitoring results to Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Managers.
· Establishes trends; recommends revisions to monitoring program and/or manufacturing process controls.
· Ensures effective corrective actions are implemented, where necessary.
· Reviews and approves plant cleaning and pest/vermin control practices.
· Provides microbiological technical expertise to the Facilities department regarding cleaning and contamination control.
· Provides microbiological technical expertise to the Purchasing department in the selection and certification of component vendors.
· Defines handling and test requirements for microbiological contamination control of vendor-supplied components as well as work-in-process inventory.
· Assure timely, accurate and independent evaluation of product performance and compliance to sterilization and microbiology requirements prior to clinical studies or market release.
· Support other business units' sterilization sites and microbiology labs, and act as an expert and advisor to drive improvements and changes.
· Interface with validation teams and customers to determine sterilization needs.
· Provides statistical support by leading creation of sterilization related metrics for improvement purposes.
· Support Regulatory Affairs and other departments by providing reliability input in the evaluation of sterilization controls.
· Manages EO Sterilization Validations, Out of Tolerance Investigations, Bacterial Endotoxin Testing.
· Capable of working and leading cross functional team's providing microbiological and sterilization expertise.
· Must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft word and excel. Statistical analysis a plus. Proficient report writing.
Basic Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
· Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or related technical discipline.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
· 5+ year's industrial microbiology experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
· thorough familiarity with FDA, EU and other international regulations, standards and guidelines covering sterilization and microbial contamination control in the manufacture of sterile medical devices.
· Solid understanding of different types of sterilization methods (EtO, gamma, steam, etc.) including processes and equipment.
· Proven leadership and knowledge in international and national standards such as AAMI/ANSI standards, E-Beam, ISO 17665 (Steam), 14160 (Liquid), 11137 (Radiation), 11135 (EtO) and others as applicable (i.e. EN).
· Proven management and interpersonal skills.
· Excellent organizational and judgment skills.
· Ability to maintain and generate accurate records.
Additional Information
Thanks & Regards,
Seema Chawhan
Clinical Recruiter
Integrated Resources, Inc.
IT Life Sciences Allied Healthcare CRO
Certified MBE |GSA - Schedule 66 I GSA - Schedule 621I
DIRECT # - 732-844-8724
Email id - seema @irionline.com| www.irionline.com
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“INC 5000's FASTEST GROWING, PRIVATELY HELD COMPANIES” (8th Year in a Row)
Data Scientist
Scientist job in Zeeland, MI
Why join us?
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and adaptable Data Scientist to join our growing AI & Data Science team. You'll be part of a small, highly technical group focused on delivering impactful machine learning, forecasting, and generative AI solutions.
In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders to translate business challenges into well-defined analytical problems, design and validate models, and communicate results in clear, actionable terms. You'll collaborate extensively with our ML Engineer to transition solutions from experimentation to production, ensuring models are both effective and robust in real-world environments. You'll be expected to quickly prototype and iterate on solutions, adapt to new tools and approaches, and share knowledge with the broader organization. This is a hands-on role with real impact and room to innovate.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with business stakeholders to identify, scope, and prioritize data science opportunities.
Translate complex business problems into structured analytical tasks and hypotheses.
Design, develop, and evaluate machine learning, forecasting, and statistical models, considering fairness, interpretability, and business impact.
Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and data preprocessing.
Rapidly prototype solutions to assess feasibility before scaling.
Interpret model outputs and clearly communicate findings, implications, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate closely with the ML Engineer to transition models from experimentation into scalable, production-ready systems.
Develop reproducible code, clear documentation, and reusable analytical workflows to support org-wide AI adoption.
Stay up to date with advances in data science, AI/ML, and generative AI, bringing innovative approaches to the team.
Required Technical Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field, with 3+ years of applied experience in data science.
Strong foundation in statistics, probability, linear algebra, and optimization.
Proficiency with Python and common data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch or TensorFlow).
Experience with time series forecasting, regression, classification, clustering, or recommendation systems.
Familiarity with GenAI concepts and tools (LLM APIs, embeddings, prompt engineering, evaluation methods).
Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets and cloud-based data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.).
Solid understanding of experimental design and model evaluation metrics beyond accuracy.
Experience with data visualization and storytelling tools (Plotly, Tableau, Power BI, or Streamlit).
Exposure to MLOps/LLMOps concepts and working in close collaboration with engineering teams.
Soft Skills & Qualities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate analysis into actionable business recommendations.
Strong problem-solving abilities and business acumen.
High adaptability to evolving tools, frameworks, and industry practices.
Curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
Stakeholder empathy and ability to build trust while introducing AI solutions.
Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
Commitment to clear documentation and knowledge sharing.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_********************.
Auto-ApplyData Scientist
Scientist job in Zeeland, MI
Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and adaptable Data Scientist to join our growing AI & Data Science team. You'll be part of a small, highly technical group focused on delivering impactful machine learning, forecasting, and generative AI solutions.
In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders to translate business challenges into well-defined analytical problems, design and validate models, and communicate results in clear, actionable terms. You'll collaborate extensively with our ML Engineer to transition solutions from experimentation to production, ensuring models are both effective and robust in real-world environments. You'll be expected to quickly prototype and iterate on solutions, adapt to new tools and approaches, and share knowledge with the broader organization. This is a hands-on role with real impact and room to innovate.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with business stakeholders to identify, scope, and prioritize data science opportunities.
* Translate complex business problems into structured analytical tasks and hypotheses.
* Design, develop, and evaluate machine learning, forecasting, and statistical models, considering fairness, interpretability, and business impact.
* Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and data preprocessing.
* Rapidly prototype solutions to assess feasibility before scaling.
* Interpret model outputs and clearly communicate findings, implications, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Collaborate closely with the ML Engineer to transition models from experimentation into scalable, production-ready systems.
* Develop reproducible code, clear documentation, and reusable analytical workflows to support org-wide AI adoption.
* Stay up to date with advances in data science, AI/ML, and generative AI, bringing innovative approaches to the team.
Required Technical Skills
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field, with 3+ years of applied experience in data science.
* Strong foundation in statistics, probability, linear algebra, and optimization.
* Proficiency with Python and common data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch or TensorFlow).
* Experience with time series forecasting, regression, classification, clustering, or recommendation systems.
* Familiarity with GenAI concepts and tools (LLM APIs, embeddings, prompt engineering, evaluation methods).
* Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets and cloud-based data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.).
* Solid understanding of experimental design and model evaluation metrics beyond accuracy.
* Experience with data visualization and storytelling tools (Plotly, Tableau, Power BI, or Streamlit).
* Exposure to MLOps/LLMOps concepts and working in close collaboration with engineering teams.
Soft Skills & Qualities
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate analysis into actionable business recommendations.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and business acumen.
* High adaptability to evolving tools, frameworks, and industry practices.
* Curiosity and continuous learning mindset.
* Stakeholder empathy and ability to build trust while introducing AI solutions.
* Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
* Commitment to clear documentation and knowledge sharing.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_********************.
Auto-ApplyFood Chemist
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
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Environmental Scientist
Scientist job in Plainwell, MI
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
Our pledge to you
Join GHD
That's the #PowerOfCommittment
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
Our Central Region Environmental businesses in Plainwell, MI is looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the future of our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line through the coordination and implementation of a wide range of environmental solutions and projects.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Preparation of technical correspondence, project proposals, reports, work plans, and project specifications
Interpretation/evaluation of environmental regulations
Data compilation, reduction, and interpretation
Management of clients
Development of business opportunities
Mentorship of staff
What you will bring to the Team
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
10+ years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients
Project experience with CERCLA is beneficial
Experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
Ability work in a fast-paced environment
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus
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Benefits:
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service/experience.
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law
Auto-ApplyEnvironmental Scientist
Scientist job in Plainwell, MI
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
Our pledge to you
Join GHD
That's the #PowerOfCommittment
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for?
Our Central Region Environmental businesses in Plainwell, MI is looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the future of our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line through the coordination and implementation of a wide range of environmental solutions and projects.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Preparation of technical correspondence, project proposals, reports, work plans, and project specifications
Interpretation/evaluation of environmental regulations
Data compilation, reduction, and interpretation
Management of clients
Development of business opportunities
Mentorship of staff
What you will bring to the Team
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
10+ years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients
Project experience with CERCLA is beneficial
Experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
Ability work in a fast-paced environment
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus
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Benefits:
401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service/experience.
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law
Auto-ApplyPostdoctoral Fellow or Research Scientist: Paternal Epigenetic Inheritance Models
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.
The Van Andel Institute (VAI) Laboratory of Dr. Adelheid Lempradl and the Laboratory of Andrew Pospisilik, Ph.D. is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Scientist (depending on qualifications) for a combined research project focusing on dissection of two unique and powerful models of paternal epigenetic inheritance. The labs focus on understanding the epigenetic processes that drive interindividual variability, epigenetic inheritance, developmental programming and thereby disease heterogeneity. We intersect functional fly and mouse genetics, epigenomics, machine learning, human cohort analysis and physiology to define novel disease processes. You will be responsible for establishing and profiling male germline epigenomes and linking those to programming of early embryos of the next generation. Our other projects focus on defining human disease sub-types and disease regulatory modules via machine learning approaches, understanding the molecular architecture that buffers against interindividual susceptibility to disease, and identifying mechanistic insights into how developmental / intergenerational programming underpins human disease.
Why choose the Lempradl and Pospisilik Labs:
The Lempradl and Pospisilik Labs form a long-standing partnership at the forefront of epigenetics, developmental programming, and disease heterogeneity. Working jointly for more than 14 years, we combine complementary strengths in functional mouse and Drosophila genetics, human big-data analysis, chromatin biology, and systems-level modeling of metabolic and developmental processes.
Together, our teams have delivered many firsts in the field:
* discovery of chromatin-encoded intergenerational metabolic programming (Cell 2014),
* the first demonstration that Trim28-dependent developmental heterogeneity drives alternate obesity and cancer susceptibilities (Cell 2016; Nat Cancer 2025),
* identification of human probabilistic disease subtypes using machine learning on twin and cohort data (Nat Metab 2022), and
* deconstruction of β-cell epigenetic subtypes relevant to diabetes (Cell Metab 2023).
* temporally resolved concomitant single-embryo metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis of early embryo development (Nat Metab 2025)
Our laboratories have been recognized internationally with honors including the NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (2021), two European Research Council Grants (Starting 2011; Consolidator 2016), the GSK-Stiftung Prize for Basic Medical Research (2015), the EASD Rising Star Award (2013), and the HeIDI Helmholtz Investigator Award (2016). Dr. Pospisilik also serves on the Editorial Board of Science Advances and is a standing NIH POMD study-section member.
Both groups are funded through multi-year NIH, NSF and startup awards (R01 HG012444, R01 DK132216, NSF 2346622 and internal), ensuring strong project support and access to advanced genomic, animal, and computational resources. Postdoctoral researchers benefit from the combined infrastructure of two fully integrated teams and the collaborative environment of VAI's Departments of Epigenetics and Metabolism.
About the Principal Investigators:
Adelheid Lempradl, Ph.D. and Andrew Pospisilik, Ph.D. are long-term collaborators whose complementary expertise spans epigenomic technology, developmental biology, and integrative physiology. Their joint mentoring philosophy emphasizes independence, creativity, and cross-disciplinary training. Each postdoc has the opportunity to develop projects that bridge Drosophila and mouse models with human genomic data, gaining exposure from molecular bench work to big-data analysis.
Mentoring excellence is reflected in high success rate of Postdocs achieving independent PI positions in academia, sustained trainee success and roles as organizers of multiple international epigenetics, development and metabolism symposia as well as leadership of VAI's Epigenomics R25 training program. With nearly 15 years of productive collaboration, the Lempradl-Pospisilik partnership offers an unusually stable and synergistic environment for early-career scientists eager to explore how epigenetic systems shape development and disease.
Required qualifications:
* PhD in molecular / cellular / physiological sciences
* Team player
* Highly organized
* Demonstrates proactive communication and coordination skills to manage the complexities of working across two research groups.
* Self-motivated and driven
* Experience leading a project from start to publication
Desired qualifications:
* Experience in Embryology, germline and developmental biology
* Research experience in chromatin biology and epigenomics
* Data science/command line/bioinformatics
* Mouse physiology
* CRISPRa / CRIPSRi
* Strengths in biochemistry, genomics and molecular biology
Qualities, traits and characteristics of an ideal candidate for the Lempradl and Pospisilik Labs:
* Innate abilities include self-motivation, creativity, hard work, a can-do attitude, empathy, and a humble and communicative team player.
* Collaborative team player who proactively shares knowledge and expertise with lab members.
* Ability to independently design and carry out complex research projects.
* Excitement to pursue interesting new research directions and willingness to take scientific risks.
* Excellent verbal and written scientific communication skills.
Why join Van Andel Institute as a Postdoctoral Fellow?
Postdoctoral Fellows are full-time employees and receive a competitive annual salary beginning at $71,000.
Postdoctoral fellows are a crucial part of Van Andel Institute's efforts to improve the health and enhance the lives of current and future generations.
Along with the competitive salary, our Postdoctoral Fellows are eligible for VAI benefits:
* Medical, dental and vision coverage
* Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
* Additional voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
* Short-term and long-term disability insurance
* Flexible-spending accounts for health and child/elder care
* 401 K retirement savings plans with employee/employer contributions
* Paid vacation, holidays, personal days
* Relocation Assistance
VAI recognizes that selecting where to complete a postdoctoral fellowship is a significant decision for postdoctoral fellows. VAI has a dedicated Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, which provides a comprehensive professional development program.
How to Apply
If you possess these attributes and enjoy working with motivated and committed people, we encourage you to apply today.
We ask you to submit your online application with a single combined PDF, including the following:
* A cover letter describing your research interests, experience, and how you might contribute to the Lempradl and Pospisilik Labs.
* An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
* A list of 2-3 individuals who have agreed to act as professional references, along with their contact details.
Please contact Megan Doerr (*******************) for further information or questions, or if you have any difficulty with the application process.
About Van Andel Institute
Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to nearly 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with national and international collaborators to foster discovery. The Institute's scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson's and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment strategies. Our educators develop inquiry-based approaches for K-12 education to help students and teachers prepare the next generation of problem-solvers, while our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive Ph.D. program in molecular and cellular biology.
VAI is committed to excellence through broad participation and diverse perspectives. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for innovation and collaboration.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.
About Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute is in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan in the center of the Medical Mile. A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It's fun affordable and family-friendly.
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas. The downtown area is safe and clean with an eclectic mix of walkable neighborhoods and natural areas.
Auto-ApplyField Application Scientist
Scientist job in Grand Rapids, MI
Fortis Life Sciences is a strategic platform providing capital, expertise, and operational resources enabling the growth and success of founder-led life sciences tools companies. Fortis Life Sciences was founded in 2020, with the vision of creating a unique life sciences company focused on offering world class products coupled with the best customer experience in the life science tools industry.
We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow's Science Today”
Job Description
The Field Application Scientist (FAS) is responsible for supporting the technical business functions of Fortis Life Sciences in a pre-sales and post-sales manner with an emphasis on the clinical diagnostics, proteomics, and genomics portfolio. The purpose of the role is to support customers with applications questions related to the Fortis portfolio in a pre-sales and post-sales manner. The FAS will communicate internally with the commercial organization on the technical applications of products with the goal of supporting continued growth of the Fortis portfolio and brand.
Potential to travel within the US up to 75%
What You'll Do
Become an expert in all applications supported by Fortis products including proficient knowledge in experimental set-up, troubleshooting, and accessory products/instrumentation
Conduct ongoing product and application presentations and trainings for customers
Provide consultation to customers seeking product support as it relates to their application
Participate in internal global field application calls to maintain knowledge and proficiency of all products and applications
Troubleshoot issues with on-market products as needed
Communicate with customers and commercial organization on a routine basis, keeping all parties informed and up to date
Learn new product portfolios as they become available and train internal team and customers on new offerings
Pre-Sales Functions
Understand the technical details of open opportunities and be able to discuss a technical strategy with the account manager and internal science team to ensure a successful win
Draft and edit custom project proposals based on the customer's needs and Fortis Life Science capabilities
Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations remotely and in-person
Technically compare the benefits of Fortis products and highlight the shortcomings of competitive products
Assist in mapping out bulk strategy for key accounts by recommending product type and volume based on customer's needs and workflow
Post-Sales Functions
Support customers with understanding the necessary analytical validation required for their laboratory developed tests·
Answer e-mails and phone calls from customers in timely manner
Escalate issues to manager when necessary and design customer facing plans to help customer troubleshoot and resolve issue within timely manner
Document knowledge in solutions within Salesforce.com for field team to access and reference as needed
Host remote trainings and presentations for customers
Follow-up with customers to ensure customer adopting product into workflow successfully
Qualifications
Education and Experience
4-year bachelor's degree in the life sciences required with a preference for biochemistry or molecular biology degrees. 2+ year Masters or PhD preferred.
2+ years working in a technical commercial role supporting customers in pre-sales and post-sales situations
2+ years practical experience working with genetic and proteomic life science applications (e.g. NGS, ELISA, Lateral Flow Assays)
Proficiency in understanding CLIA requirements as they relate to Laboratory Developed Tests
High degree of computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to utilize computer-based tools for reports, email and for general communication
Skills & Knowledge
Life sciences, molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, PCR, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, diagnostics, antibody-based assays, flow cytometry, imaging, lateral flow assays, ELISA
Excellent oral and written English communication, including communicating in a way that a non-technical end user can understand
Ability to think, learn, and solve problems quickly
Ability to operate independently and remotely with at least 1 weekly meeting with supervisor
Organized, well prepared, and maintains a professional appearance and conduct
Ability to maintain flexible travel schedule during the work week
Other Information
This position requires up to 75% travel
Additional Information
What We Offer
We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow's Science Today” is complemented by our core values:
§ Customer First - We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.
§ Integrity - We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.
§ Trust - We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.
§ Entrepreneurship - We encourage
smart
risk taking. We value
novel
mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.
§ Excellence - We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no “band-aids”.
Fortis provides a competitive salary, success-sharing bonus plan, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States.