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  • Principal Scientist

    Germer International-Pharmaceutical Recruiting

    Senior principal scientist job in Waterloo, IA

    Our pharmaceutical client is seeking a Principal Scientist who will be responsible for evaluating and interpreting analytical results, as well as developing, validating, and transferring analytical methods for APIs, intermediates, and raw materials. If you are someone who wants to be apart of a highly technical environment with a lot of growth, this role may be the one for you! Responsibilities: Safely and effectively develop, establish, and validate analytical testing methodologies used to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products Actively participate in teams assembled to investigate and solve analytical technical issues within Analytical Development, Chemical Development, Process Support Group and Quality Control. Perform analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies Operate analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, GC/MS, FTIR, Titrator, Particle Size Analyzer Write technical reports to document analytical methods Maintain laboratory notebooks documenting work Maintain compliance with GMP SOPs and DEA regulations Transfer documented analytical methods to the QC and Process Support Group departments Set up new or existing analytical methods for compound identification, purity and potency testing. Coordinate off-site testing as necessary Conduct testing of analytical samples for the Chemical Development Department as needed. Qualify reference materials. May also perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 6 years of experience or M.S. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 10 years of experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 14 years of experience in lab environment, pharmaceutical experience preferred.
    $75k-108k yearly est. 3d ago
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  • Research Scientist - CTRL Labs

    Meta 4.8company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    Reality Labs at Meta is seeking Research Scientists with experience in product-focused machine learning and signal processing research to advance our pioneering work in neuromotor interfaces, which has grown out of the acquisition of CTRL-labs. We're building a practical interface drawing on the rich neuromotor signals that can be measured non-invasively via surface electromyography (EMG) with single motor neuron resolution. This technology could become one of the main pillars for interaction with virtual and augmented worlds.We are a multi-disciplinary team of researchers investigating the nature of human neuromotor signals, developing novel signal processing and machine learning methods to infer a user's intent, and creating novel interaction techniques and user experiences. Help us unleash human potential by removing the bottlenecks between user intent and action. **Required Skills:** Research Scientist - CTRL Labs Responsibilities: 1. Research and develop Deep Learning or other computational models 2. Design methods, tools and infrastructure to analyze and leverage rich multimodal data sets 3. Set technical direction for a project of 2-3 researchers and engineers 4. Help transition and deliver our work from research into product 5. Adapt standard machine learning methods to best leverage modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU) **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 6. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 7. Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics 8. Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact 9. Programming experience in Python and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch 10. Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications 11. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 12. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ACL, and ICASSP) 13. Demonstrated software engineer experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub) 14. Experience bringing machine learning-based products from research to production **Public Compensation:** $184,000/year to $257,000/year + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
    $184k-257k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Scientist II

    Sumitomo Pharma 4.6company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website ********************************** or follow us on LinkedIn. **Job Overview** We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Scientist II. This position will be part of the Translational Research and Medicine-Oncology team, with a primary focus on advancing translational research to support oncology programs in clinical trial stages. This individual will be responsible for designing, oversighting, and interpretating translational studies to understand mechanism of action, resistance pathways, and potential new indications. The candidate may also be involved in biomarker analysis to support these translational objectives. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** + Develop hypotheses by integrating insights from scientific literature, preclinical and clinical data + Design experiments to support identification of mechanism of action, resistance mechanisms, and potential indications + Manage translational research and biomarker studies conducted with CROs and academic investigators to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of data + Maintain organized, detailed logs of studies and data to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with regulatory standards + Present data and insights in internal meetings and cross-functional program team discussions **Key Core Competencies** + Scientific curiosity with ability to generate and test hypotheses that inform drug development + Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to interpret complex data + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing studies, data, and documentation + Strong project management and vendor oversight skills + Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving research environment **Education and Experience** + PhD degree in a related field of science (Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular biology, Cancer Biology, Immunology) + 1-3 years of postdoctoral or industry research experience + Familiarity with oncology research preferred + Experience with common biomarker platforms (e.g. NGS, flow cytometry, IHC) preferred The base salary range for this role is $102,000 to $127,000. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. **Confidential Data** : All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential. **Compliance** : Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. **Mental/Physical Requirements** : Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time. **Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA)** **is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website ********************************** or follow us on LinkedIn. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) endeavors to make its application process accessible to all. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact SMPA at ********************************************** This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. At Sumitomo Pharma America, our work is guided by the Sumitomo Pharma mission, vision and values, which tie closely to our company's cultural pillars. **Our** **Mission** _To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development activities for the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people_ _worldwide_ **Our** **Vision** _For Longer and Healthier Lives, we unlock the future with cutting edge technology and_ _ideas_
    $102k-127k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Applied Scientist 4

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    We are looking for a Principal Applied Scientist to join our Security Engineering organization and help define the future of security operations for Oracle's SaaS ecosystem. This role offers a rare and high-impact opportunity to shape how next-generation detection, response, and threat defense will work across one of the largest enterprise cloud environments in the world. As a Principal IC, you will architect and develop advanced ML and behavioral models that enable a new class of adaptive, intelligence-informed security capabilities. You will work directly with massive, noisy, and adversarial telemetry; build models that must operate at extreme scale; and pioneer approaches that transform how our analysts, detections, and automated systems understand attacker behavior. In this role you will: + Invent new ways to detect and disrupt attackers + Build machine learning foundations for an AI-driven SOC + Influence the architecture of detection pipelines for years to come + Operationalize research at petabyte scale + Raise the scientific bar across the security organization You will work closely with Detection Engineering, Red Team, Threat Intelligence, and Data Engineering to identify meaningful signal, reduce noise, validate hypotheses, and translate research into production systems that materially reduce risk. **Responsibilities** **Research & Modeling** + Develop novel ML models for anomaly detection, identity analytics, time-series/sequence analysis, graph modeling, and pattern mining across noisy, high-volume telemetry. + Design experiments, baselines, evaluation metrics, and scientific methodologies for threat detection problems. + Build prototypes, run experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly. **Data & System Understanding** + Work with massive, sparse, high-cardinality datasets (1.2PB/day+) to extract signal from noise. + Create data-efficient modeling approaches (self-supervision, embedding models, sampling strategies, feature extraction). + Design inference strategies that work under tight cost, performance, and real-time constraints. **Cross-Functional Technical Work** Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Data Engineering, Red Team, and Threat Intelligence to define problem statements, understand attack patterns, and interpret telemetry. + Provide scientific insights and deep technical guidance to engineering partners building pipelines and detections. + Translate research prototypes into production-ready designs with engineering teams. **Scientific Rigor** + Establish strong modeling baselines, validation methodologies, ablation studies, and well-defined success criteria. + Document findings, methodologies, and recommended approaches clearly and reproducibly. + Maintain awareness of current academic and industry research; apply relevant advances appropriately. **Required Qualifications** **Technical Expertise** + Deep knowledge of ML approaches relevant to security: + anomaly detection + statistical modeling + representation learning / embeddings + sequence models (RNNs, Transformers) + graph-based analysis + clustering and outlier detection + Strong understanding of: + adversarial ML challenges + noisy/weak/no-label environments + data imbalance and cost-sensitive modeling + model explainability and operational constraints **Hands-On Skills** + Expert programming in Python, SQL; comfortable with Spark, Beam, Flink, or similar distributed data systems. + Ability to rapidly prototype models and experiment with large datasets using PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar. + Experience building models that run in production, including monitoring, drift detection, and model evaluation. **Experience** + PhD or Master's in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent experience. + 10+ years of industry or research experience applying ML to real-world problems. + Experience with security telemetry, cloud logs, SIEM/EDR/XDR analytics, identity data, fraud detection, or similar adversarial domains strongly preferred. + Demonstrated impact through deployed models, patents, publications, or widely adopted research outputs. Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
    $60k-85k yearly est. 34d ago
  • Senior Applied Scientist (Pricing)

    Coinbase 4.2company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform - and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems. Our ******************************** is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. Data Science is an integral component of Coinbase's product and decision making process: we work in partnership with Product, Engineering and Design to influence the roadmap and better understand our users. With a deep expertise in experimentation, analytics and advanced modeling, we produce insights which directly move the company's bottom line. Specifically, we're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Retail Trading Team. In this role, you'll take charge of pricing experimentation and play a pivotal role in determining our pricing strategy: you'll spearhead testing design and analysis, find opportunities to improve engagement and our bottom line, and communicate your ideas to execs and leaders across the company. *What you'll be doing (ie. job duties):*** * Act as a strategic partner and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop pricing vision, roadmap and priorities * Design and develop pricing models and their evaluation framework to determine optimal pricing strategy * Develop causal models to help isolate the impact of fee changes using experiments and observational data * Initiate, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data models with outstanding craftsmanship * Synthesize findings, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner and communicate to senior leadership *What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):* * Demonstration of our core cultural values: clear communication, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution. * PhD preferred, or a Master's degree in a field such as Economics or Statistics with 5+ years of relevant experience. * Minimum 5 years of experience in pricing experimentation, data analysis and statistical modeling * Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages used for data analysis and statistical modeling * Ability to independently create plans for analytics projects and a track record of overseeing large / complex analytical projects spanning multiple teams * Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex data and analysis to non-technical stakeholders. * Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines *Nice to haves:* * Experience applying causal inference techniques outside of controlled experiments * Experience working at or on a Crypto-focused company or at a crypto exchange Disclaimer: Applying for a specific role does not guarantee consideration for that exact position. Leveling and team matching are assessed throughout the interview process. ID: G2462 \#LI-Remote *Pay Transparency Notice:* Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility**+ benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Pay Range: $180,370-$212,200 USD Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the *********************************************** in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations*********************************** *Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants* Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available ********************************************************** By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. *AI Disclosure* For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. *The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment*. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com
    $67k-99k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Senior AI/ML Scientist

    General Motors 4.6company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    **The Role:** General Motors is seeking a **Senior AI/ML Scientist** to join the Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) organization. In this role, you will design and deploy advanced machine learning solutions that drive innovation across vehicle lifecycle management, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance. You will work on cutting-edge AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and real-time inference systems, to enable intelligent, scalable solutions for automotive applications. **What You'll do:** + Develop and deploy production-grade ML models and AI systems for diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and anomaly detection supporting product health. + Build and optimize LLM-based applications, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for technical documentation and automated analysis. + Implement predictive models for failure detection, remaining useful life, and early warnings. + Apply advanced ML techniques such as deep learning, NLP, time-series forecasting, and generative AI. + Create scalable data pipelines and real-time inference systems. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers. + Present insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive adoption of ML solutions through dashboards and APIs. **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. + 5+ years of experience deploying ML models in production environments. + Expertise in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow). + Strong SQL and distributed data processing skills (Spark, Hive). + Real world experience with ML platforms (Databricks, MLflow, Azure ML). + Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). **What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)** + Master's or Ph.D. in a related field. + 8+ years of experience in ML solutions. + Deep expertise with LLMs, RAG architectures, and vector databases. + Knowledge of predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and automotive diagnostics. + Experience with generative AI technologies and advanced NLP techniques. **Compensation:** The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. **- The salary range** for this role is 128,700 and 261,300. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. **- Bonus Potential:** An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: **- Benefits:** GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. **About GM** Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. **Why Join Us** We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. **Benefits Overview** From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources (************************************************************* . **Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)** General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire (********************************************* . **Accommodations** General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email (Careers.Accommodations@GM.com) us or call us at ************. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about: **Our Company (************************************************** **Our Culture** **How we hire (************************************************ Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility. Explore our global locations (******************************************** We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM's Talent Community (beamery.com) (*********************************************** . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more. Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click "Apply Now" on the job posting of interest. The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
    $80k-98k yearly est. 4d ago
  • SR Scientist, Clinical

    Boehringer Ingelheim 4.6company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Ames, IA

    As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. The Senior Scientist, Clinical is responsible for the safety and efficacy in the target species for new animal pharmaceutical and biological research and development projects, line extensions and maintaining existing licensed products. This role provides clinical study design and implementation including resource and budget planning from protocol to execution and to final study report for submission to regulatory agencies for animal pharmaceutical and biological projects in both lab and field conditions. The incumbent fulfills a role as a subject matter expert in representing his/her function (e.g. on development teams, regulatory authority meetings and key Opinion Leaders). The Senior Scientist, Clinical acts as the Clinical Representative as assigned for all stages of product development. This role resents clinical content to regulatory authorities as required and ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and animal welfare principles. The incumbent may lead a Clinical Team as Clinical Leader and is responsible for development and implementation of the clinical strategy. The Clinical Leader serves as the representative on the Core Team. **Duties & Responsibilities** + Independently initiates and coordinates strategic scientific experiments with a predefined goal including developing new methodologies, protocols and/or test procedures that contribute to innovation and core group/research goals and reflect expert knowledge. + Responsible for overall study design, execution, and reporting to achieve project milestones. + Designs clinical studies to earn label claims and new product licenses/marketing authorizations consistent with the TPP and in compliance with global regulatory guidance and corporate standards for data integrity and animal welfare. + May direct and oversee experimental study design and data analysis/results of junior-level scientists. + Demonstrates expertise in a specific project-relevant area or technology. + May provide guidance and expertise to advance specific projects or evaluate and propose new technologies and concepts in support of multiple projects. + Keeps abreast of relevant literature. + Develops visibility outside of functional area and effectively interacts scientifically with Key Opinion Leaders in relevant fields of research. + Publishes research in peer reviewed journals and presents data at national/international meetings as requested. + Skillfully collaborates across functions (internal and external stakeholders) to assure clinical plans and activities for project teams are delivered efficiently, while supporting continuous improvement in quality including, speed and value of processes supporting studies including protocol and forms, test article availability & suitability, monitoring effectiveness, statistical analysis, study event tracking, compliance, and excellent reporting. + Develops and leverages external providers, academia and Contract Research Organizations as necessary. + Mentors, coaches, and trains colleagues, especially clinical research associates/monitors, on best practices for study execution with flawless speed and compliance, professional & collaborative team member behaviors, accountability, and alignment within Pharma Clinical and with all stakeholders. + Provides technical content (safety and efficacy data) for local and international regulatory submissions and/or leads clinical discussions in authority meetings and/or develops clinical and regulatory strategy. + Develops the clinical strategy and works effectively toward achieving the project goals as defined in the TPP. + Assumes leadership (as the clinical leader or clinical representative) for clinical programs within multi-disciplinary Project Teams for the effective research and development of pharmaceutical projects. + Interacts with Project Leaders, members of the Project Teams and stakeholders. + Responsible for clinical project progress, including timelines, deliverable and budgetary responsibilities. **Requirements** + DVM preferred with five (5) years of experience in a related field with a proven track record of successfully implementing or investigating technologies and adding value to the organization required. OR + PhD (with significant experience in a veterinary-relevant field such as parasitology or animal nutrition) with five (5) years of experience in a related field with a proven track record of successfully implementing or investigating technologies and adding value to the organization required. OR + Master's Degree (with significant experience in a veterinary-relevant field such as parasitology or animal nutrition) with ten (10) years of experience in a related field with a proven track record of successfully implementing or investigating technologies and adding value to the organization required. + Board Certification and/or advanced degree (MS or PhD) in addition to DVM is a plus. + Clinical veterinary practice experience is preferred. + Interest in developing therapeutics a plus. + Minimum of five years (5) of broad experience in a related field with a proven track record of successfully implementing or investigating technologies and adding value to the organization or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Demonstrates industry-leading knowledge of field. + An analytical thinker. + Excellent skills in understanding data and scientific decision processes, and in interpreting and reporting these data in well supported conclusions targeted at achieving project objectives. + Strong leadership skills. + Able to lead (e.g. the Clinical team) without formal authority. + Research methodology experience. + Fosters innovation. + A problem solver. + Outstanding / Good communication and interpersonal skills. + A collaborative team player. + Possesses a customer service orientation, delivering results and executing in a fast and focused manner. + Exceptional planning and organizational skills with a quality orientation. + Strives for business process excellence. + Accepts accountability and ownership. + Exhibits integrity and trust. + Willingness to travel (>10% annual travel). + English: Fluent (read, write and speak). + Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in an inter-disciplinary and international environment. + Leadership experience: One to three (1-3) years leading projects. + Demonstrated knowledge of the product life cycle process. + Experienced in project/program management. + Exhibits business and technical knowledge. **Eligibility Requirements** : + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. + Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required). + Must be 18 years of age or older. **Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities** **Additional Duties & Responsibilites** : + Ensures that risks and changes to either the Research Target Profile (RTP) or Target Product Profile (TPP) are communicated into the project team. + Provides clinical input to the either RTP or TPP and influences the Project from the clinical veterinary and scientific perspective. + Takes on Clinical Lead, Study Director, Monitor and Investigator roles as necessary. + Responsible for the design, organization, conduct, timely completion and reporting of assigned clinical R&D studies to establish safety and efficacy of new pharmaceuticals, and to develop new claims and uses for existing products. + Ensures compliance around GSP, GLP, GCP, PV, animal welfare and local regulatory requirements. + Study Director responsibilities are described in the applicable GLP standards. + Contributes or leads internal initiatives such as SOP development, patent filings and due diligence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
    $101k-123k yearly est. 29d ago
  • Sr Scientist, Medical Writing

    Cardinal Health 4.4company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    **What does Clinical Affairs contribute to Cardinal Health** The Clinical Affairs function manages the clinical education, medical writing and communications, research, health care economics and patient safety while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and governing requirements for Cardinal Health products and services. Medical Writing is a specialized role that creates clear, accurate, and compliant documents to communicate complex clinical and scientific data. It supports regulatory submissions, clinical research, and scientific communications by interpreting data and producing protocols, reports, regulatory dossiers, presentations, congress abstracts, and peer-reviewed publications, all in alignment with industry and regulatory standards. **Responsibilities:** The Senior Medical Writer will plan and develop high quality clinical documents to support Cardinal Health devices. Primary responsibilities include preparing Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), Post Market Plans & Reports (PMS and PMCF) as required by EU regulations. Additional responsibilities include providing input for product development and post-market sustaining core teams. Additional responsibilities may be assigned. The Senior Medical Writer has medical writing and project management experience, a thorough understanding of research methodology and the ability to develop high-quality clinical documents. Extensive knowledge of the European medical device guidelines/regulations such as MEDDEV and MDD/MDR is required, as well as other global requirements for clinical evaluation and PMS/PMCF. The Senior Medical Writer has the ability to lead cross-functional project teams. **Qualifications** + 8-12 years of experience, preferred + Bachelors in life science discipline; master's degree or PhD preferred or equivalent work experience. **Additional skills:** + Proven experience performing literature reviews, analyzing data and communicating outputs. + Ability to provide thorough peer reviews of team members' documents for completeness and correctness of data analysis & regulatory requirements. + Experience working within a medical device or pharmaceutical organization in a Research & Development, Scientific and Medical Affairs, Clinical or Regulatory role. + Experience writing scientific documents for regulatory or journal submissions + Experience presenting scientific/clinical evidence in a written and oral manner to cross-functional teams. + Demonstrated ability to build positive constructive relationships with cross-functional team members + Demonstrated high level of personal integrity, emotional intelligence, flexibility + Extensive knowledge of MDD, MDR and MEDDEV requirements, along with other applicable global requirements for clinical evaluation and PMS/PMCF + Experience creating and performing literature searches in Embase, PubMed and Google Scholar + Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. + Proficient in using EndNote or other reference manager software + Strong data extraction and analysis skills + Proactive with a sense of urgency in managing job responsibilities + Recommends new practices, processes, metrics or models **What is expected of you and others at this level** + Applies advanced knowledge and an understanding of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects + Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals + Recommends new practices, processes, metrics or models + Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope + Projects may have significant and long-term impact + Provides solutions that may set precedent + Independently determines method for completion of new projects + Receives guidance on overall project objectives + Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues **Anticipated salary range** : $123,400 - $149,855 **Bonus eligible** : Yes **Benefits** : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. + Medical, dental and vision coverage + Paid time off plan + Health savings account (HSA) + 401k savings plan + Access to wages before pay day with my FlexPay + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Work-Life resources + Paid parental leave + Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 2/6/2026*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. \#LI-MP1 \#LI-remote _Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._ _Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._ _To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (***************************************************************************************************************************
    $123.4k-149.9k yearly 8d ago
  • Consultant, Life Sciences Consulting

    Norstella

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    **About The Dedham Group:** We set out to develop a health care innovation organization that could separate the background "noise" from what warrants investment in our highly complex, rapidly evolving marketplace lacking transparency to enable our pharmaceutical and biotech clients to make better decisions and flourish. Today, ten years later, we are the preeminent U.S. market access oncology and specialty strategy partner, grounded in the structure and logic of the strategy consulting discipline, bolstered by our robust data set continuously enriched via our unequaled specialty access panel of the most highly influential access and value influencers in the U.S. With a unique staffing model of highly structured and collaborative creative thinkers akin to an oncology and specialty think tank, we have increasingly come to be viewed as an influencer in our industry. At the interface of clinical, economic, and operational evolving needs, the Dedham Group has become the go-to resource for addressing the challenges faced by the world's leading life sciences organizations. Now, The Dedham Group is proud to be a part of Norstella (*************************** . Norstella is a premier and critical global life sciences data and AI solutions provider dedicated to improving patient access to life-saving therapies. Norstella supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies across the full drug development lifecycle - from pipeline to patient. Our mission is simple: to help our clients bring therapies to market faster and more efficiently, ultimately impacting patient lives. Norstella unites market-leading brands - Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, Skipta and The Dedham Group and delivers must-have answers and insights, leveraging AI, for critical strategic, clinical, and commercial decision-making. We help our clients: - Accelerate the drug development cycle - Assess competition and bring the right drugs to market - Make data driven commercial and financial decisions - Match and recruit patients for clinical trials - Identify and address barriers to therapies Norstella serves most pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world, along with regulators like the FDA, and payers. By providing critical proprietary data supporting AI-driven workflows, Norstella helps clients make decisions faster and with greater confidence. Norstella's investments in AI are transforming how data is consumed and decisions are made, disrupting inefficient legacy workflows and helping the industry become more efficient, innovative, and responsive to patient needs. **About the Consultant role:** As a Consultant, you will works closely within teams and clients to lead primary and secondary research, develop logical and insightful qualitative and quantitative analyses, and create innovative and effective recommendations. **To succeed in this role, you will:** + Contribute to day-to-day management of 3+ projects, guide overall strategic direction and delegation of tasks to team members, parachute where needed across workstreams to streamline execution + Be responsible for timely and successful project execution + Provide direct feedback to junior staff to support career development goals + Support client relationships, fulfill client requests and begin to forecast future project needs + Aid in developing project proposals and capabilities decks to support overall firm development + Communicate clearly with senior project managers on project responsibilities, progress, alignment to timeline, and bandwidth of teams + Other duties as assigned **Requirements** + Bachelor's or advanced degree with a life science focus + 4+ years life sciences Market Access consulting + Superior skills in using MS Office (particularly PowerPoint and Excel) + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Strong collaboration skills; must be a team player + Strong attention to detail + Expert knowledge of provider and payer dynamics within healthcare, specifically within oncology, cellular therapy / CAR-T, immunology, neurology / CNS, and/or other rare diseases / specialty therapeutics **The Guiding Principles For Success At Norstella** **01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First** We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do. **02: Integrity, Truth, Reality** We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn't. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals. **03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace** We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication. **04: Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance** We will persevere - even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission. **05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning** We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking. **Benefits** + Medical and prescription drug benefits + Health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts + Dental plans and vision benefits + Basic life and AD&D Benefits + 401k retirement plan + Short- and Long-Term Disability + Paid parental leave + Paid time off **_Please note- all candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship or transfers. We are not currently accepting candidates who are on an OPT visa._** _The expected base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $175,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus._ _All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella's job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address:_ _[email protected]_ _._ _The Dedham Group is an equal opportunity employer. All Job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law._ _Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we're just as excited about you._ Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.
    $150k-175k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Scientist III - Microbiologist, EM Focus, Analytical Sciences Microbiology - FSP

    Parexel 4.5company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    We are looking to fill a microbiologist position (environmental monitoring focus) working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer sponsorship. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree required; concentration in a scientific or applied discipline strongly preferred + A minimum of two years of experience in pharmaceutical microbiology related position required (occasional overtime) **Required Skills and Experience** + Experience in working in a GMP Pharmaceutical environment with specific experience environmental monitoring + Proven technical writing skills (SOPs, protocols) **Responsibilities** ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING + Proficiency in the pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory workflow for EM collection and testing, reporting and trending + Sampling EM rooms, surface and air + Collection and testing water samples + Weekly water trends- visually to be able to report back to the source area + Equipment responsibilities with metrology oversight, automation, etc + MODA USE + Responsible for writing annual reports + Responsible for writing trend reports + Able to clearly interpret adverse vs desirable data + Mold investigations and studies + PSIM work + Biological indicator analysis and certification + Disinfection studies where appropriate + Critical thinking with data MICROBIOLOGICAL PRODUCT ANALYSIS + Analyze samples and compile meaningful data + Perform Investigations and prepare/respond to CAPA + Review, revise Test Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures + Ad Hoc work + Rotational on-call assignments for responding to alarms MICROBIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES Include (but not limited to): + Receive, verify & Log in samples + Return templates and shipping paperwork when and where appropriate + Prepare and ship materials offsite for ID/testing (when applicable) + Stock culture management and quality control of same + Biological indicator management + Bioburden testing + Water sampling + Microbiological media management and quality control of same + Sterilization activities + Research experiments as deemed appropriate by client management + Method Validation/Qualification + Other microbiological activities CALIBRATIONS: + Execute "Before-Use" calibrations prior to performing testing + Review calibration data within the ELN + Prepare and submit equipment for calibrations (offsite or onsite) + Complete calibration/PM paperwork GMP ACTIVITIES: + Prepare GMP documentation as requested by management + Perform laboratory sanitizations and ensure cleanliness of laboratory workspace + Perform equipment sanitizations (incubators / hoods / refrigerators) + Purchase supplies (GMP) + Prepare and send documents to Records Center INVESTIGATIONS: + Initiate, facilitate, and perform Investigations and NOEs (Notice of Event-NOE) for Environmental samples [NOE for Microbiological Environment Event (MEN)] + Inform management of non-conforming events AUDITS: + Participate in audits (Regulatory, In-house, Corporate) + Participate in self-inspections and safety inspections + Retrieve data when requested by Microbiology management TRAINING: + Complete assigned training when required + Ensure training is complete prior to performing tasks + The role is intended to be a 40-hour-per-week position. **About Parexel** Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies. For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement. Come join us! \#LI-DK1 EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
    $76k-99k yearly est. 19d ago
  • Sr Scientist

    Kent Worldwide 4.7company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Muscatine, IA

    KENT Worldwide™ is seeking a dynamic Senior Scientist of Innovation, Research & Development to lead cutting-edge product innovation in the pet category, while also collaborating across our human food and beverage lines. This leadership role will drive R&D initiatives, develop and test new ingredients, and mentor a talented team-all with a focus on delivering high-quality, safe, and effective products. This role will be based in Muscatine, Iowa. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate innovative design, development, and execution of research projects through literature review and scientific teamwork. Stay up to date through continued learning on industry developments and trends related to ingredients and ingredient functionality and identify new ingredients that can expand the litter and pet treat/supplement product lines. Design, oversee, and conduct experiments to develop and test new cat litter and pet food ingredients, analyze data to evaluate the performance and safety of different ingredients and the opportunity for using within pet litter products or expanding the litter portfolio. Leads the execution of design, optimization, verification, troubleshooting and validation of current and new techniques and provides input into the design, implementation and interpretation of experimental studies with respect to the pet product platforms. Provide technical leadership on projects from concept development through successful commercialization, interacting with production, quality, regulatory, sales, marketing, and technical services. Foster a culture of innovation by continually introducing ideas and product concepts for new products, quality improvements, and productivity. Familiarize and evaluate competitive products in the marketplace to determine market opportunities for new products and application recommendations for current products. Investigate product and process challenges, provide creative solutions using sound scientific techniques and data-based decision making to solve challenges in development and commercialization and ongoing product production. Collaborate internally with other departments, such as manufacturing, procurement and quality control, to ensure that the ingredients meet product specifications. Collaborate externally with suppliers and laboratories to extend our research capabilities. Troubleshoot with quality and operations on issues of customer complaints, product quality, ingredient quality or anything related to consumer feedback. Deliver timely and accurate analytical results and technical reports to support research projects, resolve customer complaints, benchmark competitive products, develop new products, improve existing products, and support various business teams. Analyze and interpret data using proven statistical methods to provide conclusions and recommendations for product development, problem-solving, and continuous product improvement. Maintain accurate records of experiments and results. Display team focus and collaboration in both innovating new products and ensuring current products are performing optimally. Perform other duties or special projects as needed. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors of Science degree with 10+ years of experience, a Master of Science degree is a plus Experience working with ingredients and consumer products is preferred Attention to detail and effective time management and project management skills are vital to meet deadlines Ability to manage and engage direct reports, along with leading a culture of collaboration 10+ years of experience in a research and development role, preferably in the consumer goods industries Experience leading and managing team members in R&D and innovation discipline Experience in developing new products and ideas that led to commercialization Experience communicating innovation and research to other groups in a manner that is understandable and leads to insights Experimental design and statistical analysis competency Demonstrated ability to use scientific instruments for measuring ingredient properties Knowledge of quality control and formulation in the pet or food products industry is a plus TRAVEL EXPECTED: Some travel may be required - estimated 25% of the time or less Some international travel to customers or company divisions Travel for team meetings, other Kent campuses, technical meetings, conferences and training courses OTHER: While this role is primarily in the office environment, there will be time spent in the plant laboratory and plant facility working with the R&D Scientist.
    $47k-68k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Sr. Scientist - Food Enzyme Applications

    Kemin 4.8company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    Kemin Food Technologies is excited to announce an opening for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scientist with a specialization in food enzymes, particularly within bakery applications. We're seeking a candidate with a Master's or PhD in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field, and a strong background in the food industry focused on enzyme product formulation and application. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative research projects, develop cutting-edge enzyme solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our product offerings. The ideal candidate will possess both theoretical expertise and hands-on experience with enzymes in bakery settings, and won't hesitate to roll up their sleeves in the lab to test and refine their ideas in real-world food applications. If you're passionate about driving innovation in food science and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. This position is required to work on-site at our Headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. Relocation assistance may be available to candidates outside of a commutable distance Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet's natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being: Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays. Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas. Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career. Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits. Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives. Responsibilities Lead and manage R&D projects related to enzyme product development and applications for food products. Develop, optimize and validate enzyme formulations for various food applications, with a focus on bakery products. Conduct experiments and analyze data to evaluate the performance and efficacy of enzyme products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful product development and commercialization. Stay updated with the latest advancements in enzyme technology and food science to drive innovation. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings and project progress. Provide technical support and expertise to internal teams and external customers. Qualifications Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field with 10 years of experience in the food (particularly bakery) industry, focusing on enzyme product development and applications OR PhD in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field with 5 years of experience in the food (particularly bakery) industry, focusing on enzyme product development and applications. Education and experience at a lower level may also be considered for appointment at the Scientist level. High potential candidates with less experience may be considered for a role commensurate with their skills and work history Strong knowledge of enzyme chemistry, functionality, and applications in food processing. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for enzyme products in the food industry. Proficient with statistical analysis and experimental design. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Travel 10-15% A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position. Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered. Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. #LI-MP1
    $55k-93k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Robotics and AI Scientist, Iowa Technology Institute

    Uiowa

    Senior principal scientist job in Iowa City, IA

    The Iowa Technology Institute within the College of Engineering is seeking a Robotics Simulation Engineer. This role will focus on the development and control of Santos, the virtual soldier, within the NVIDIA Isaac platform and will apply advanced robotics principles to a humanoid model, creating and validating complex virtual human behaviors for simulation environments. This will be a two year specified term appointment, (anticipated end date 8/31/2027), and is funded by the US Army I-STRIKE project. Specific Job Duties and Tasks: Utilize and process motion capture (MoCap) data to animate and validate Santos's movements, ensuring the virtual soldier's behavior is both physically accurate and realistic. Perform basic and complex procedures and techniques as outlined in research protocol, assure fidelity to protocols, may propose modifications to protocols and/or assist in the design of research protocols. Design portions of research plan. Monitor, test, and evaluate current procedures. Supervise adherence to safety and compliance guidelines when necessary. Contribute to progress reports required by funding agencies. Participate in the development of new proposals for research and obtain external funding support for new and/or continuing research activities. Perform experiments, simulations, or theoretical investigations. Collect data and evaluate relevance of data. Work independently on basic research tasks with oversight by Faculty or Principal Investigator (PI). Contribute to documentation of equipment and procedures. Prepare manuscripts for contributing author for publication. Present results in departmental seminars and at professional meetings. Participate in public outreach activities as required by funding sources. May participate in national and international meetings within the discipline. To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact *************************** About the College of Engineering The College of Engineering at the University of Iowa is driven by talented faculty, staff, and students who are dedicated to producing knowledge that addresses grand challenges in advanced technologies, health sciences, sustainability, energy, and the environment. We pride ourselves on producing ethical, globally aware engineers whose work makes the world safer and more efficient. As a center of innovation and discovery, the College of Engineering is committed to improving the quality of life for our Iowa community, as well as for people across the United States and around the world. We uphold the values of respect, community, and collaboration in all our endeavors, fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where members are valued and supported. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment that values work-life balance and personal well-being. The University of Iowa offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness resources, dual career support, and opportunities for professional development. Learn more about working at the University of Iowa: Build A Career/Build a Life. Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Qualifications: Expert knowledge of robotic kinematics, including humanoid kinematics and locomotion, control theory, and advanced motion planning for complex, multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Strong Proficiency in Python for simulation scripting, and exceptional skills in C++ for developing high-performance, real-time control modules. Extensive experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim and the broader Omniverse platform. This includes building and configuring virtual worlds, importing assets, and using the core APIs to create and test human-centric scenarios. Specific experience with humanoid robotics or virtual characters, with a focus on implementing inverse kinematics and bipedal control systems. Practical experience with virtual sensor creation and data processing, specifically for use in perception and navigation tasks within a simulated environment. Application Details In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at *************************** Benefits Highlights Regular salaried position. Pay level 5B. Located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here. About Iowa Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution. Additional Information Compensation Contact Information
    $62k-89k yearly est. Easy Apply 3d ago
  • Sr. Scientist - Food Enzyme Applications

    Kemin Foods, L.C

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    Kemin Food Technologies is excited to announce an opening for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scientist with a specialization in food enzymes, particularly within bakery applications. We're seeking a candidate with a Master's or PhD in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field, and a strong background in the food industry focused on enzyme product formulation and application. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative research projects, develop cutting-edge enzyme solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our product offerings. The ideal candidate will possess both theoretical expertise and hands-on experience with enzymes in bakery settings, and won't hesitate to roll up their sleeves in the lab to test and refine their ideas in real-world food applications. If you're passionate about driving innovation in food science and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. This position is required to work on-site at our Headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. Relocation assistance may be available to candidates outside of a commutable distance Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet's natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being: Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays. Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas. Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career. Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits. Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives. Responsibilities Lead and manage R&D projects related to enzyme product development and applications for food products. Develop, optimize and validate enzyme formulations for various food applications, with a focus on bakery products. Conduct experiments and analyze data to evaluate the performance and efficacy of enzyme products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful product development and commercialization. Stay updated with the latest advancements in enzyme technology and food science to drive innovation. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings and project progress. Provide technical support and expertise to internal teams and external customers. Qualifications Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field with 10 years of experience in the food (particularly bakery) industry, focusing on enzyme product development and applications OR PhD in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field with 5 years of experience in the food (particularly bakery) industry, focusing on enzyme product development and applications. Education and experience at a lower level may also be considered for appointment at the Scientist or Associate Scientist level. Strong knowledge of enzyme chemistry, functionality, and applications in food processing. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for enzyme products in the food industry. Proficient with statistical analysis and experimental design. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Travel 10-15% A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position. Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered. Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. #LI-MP1
    $47k-77k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
  • Ames National Laboratory Scientist I

    Iowa State University 4.6company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Ames, IA

    Position Title:Ames National Laboratory Scientist IJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree and 3 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications:PhD in experimental condensed matter physics, material sciences or material engineering. Three or more years' research experience following a PhD. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in low-temperature magnetic measurements beyond standard magnetometers. Demonstrated solid publication record in relevant areas with leading authorship.Job Description: Would you like to continue your scientific career at a U.S. National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus in a mid-sized city location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory! Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials and inspire minds to solve problems, addressing some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership, supporting the Laboratory's collective success. Position Overview The Division of Materials Science and Engineering at Ames National Laboratory seeks a highly qualified, strongly motivated Scientist I who will grow into a strong contributor to active, collaborative research in quantum information and condensed matter physics. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic, diverse team-including Ames National Laboratory staff scientists, Department of Physics & Astronomy faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students-while developing a personal research trajectory in experimental magnetic and superconducting quantum materials with a strong emphasis on materials for quantum information science under the SQMS center. Beyond technical skills, the role emphasizes a deep understanding of classical and modern condensed matter physics, collaborative impact, and progressive independence, helping to set research directions, participate in group proposals, and identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with Ames National Laboratory's mission. Research Focus and Techniques The scientist will investigate the fundamental physics of magnetic and superconducting quantum materials, with particular attention to mechanisms of quantum decoherence in superconducting qubits and strategies to mitigate them. To achieve these objectives, advanced characterization and sensing tools-such as NV‑center diamond magnetometry, frequency‑domain susceptometry (e.g., tunnel‑diode, microwave cavity perturbation and coplanar waveguide resonators), as well as real‑space magneto‑optical Kerr and Faraday imaging will be used. Interest and ability to develop novel approaches or expand existing techniques is a strong plus. Familiarity with commercial platforms (e.g., Quantum Design PPMS/MPMS) is beneficial, with an expectation to adapt experimental methods as project evolves. Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term:February 1, 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full time Pay Grade:PS810Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) List of Professional References If you have questions regarding this application process, please email ********************** or call ************ or Toll Free: **************. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. Original Posting Date:December 22, 2025Posting Close Date:January 19, 2026Job Requisition Number:R18364
    $46k-63k yearly est. Auto-Apply 29d ago
  • Chemical Development Principal Scientist I

    Cambrex 4.4company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Homestead, IA

    Company Information You Matter to Cambrex. Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services. With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs. Your Work Matters. At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to: engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment strengthen connections with coworkers and the community We're committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more! Your Future Matters. Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today! Job Overview Position is directed toward optimization of existing chemical routes and development of alternate chemistry toward key synthetic intermediates and APIs. Carries out multistep chemical synthesis and product isolation/purification operations in the laboratory, independently or as part of an integrated team. Chemist utilizes modern analytical tools to determine identity and purity of products made during projects. Communication with clients in regular team meetings; prepares R&D reports at the conclusion of projects. Responsibilities Design and carry out multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products. Must possess a strong understanding of modern organic synthesis methodologies. Must have a thorough understanding of modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques and be able to interpret the corresponding data and spectra. Ability to conduct literature searches for specific target compounds and be able to use the literature to base a design of alternate routes to these compounds. Requires ongoing professional development to keep abreast of current scientific literature and discuss these findings with colleagues. Must demonstrate a proficiency to carry out laboratory syntheses and purification techniques on scales ranging from milligrams to several kilograms, and design and implement process modifications. Requires excellent time management with the ability to manage projects on-time without supervision. Ability to author and review comprehensive reports at the conclusion of projects for internal and customer use. Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to coordinate project activities and resource usage. Work to ensure that a spirit of teamwork and cooperation always exists within the group. Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company's chemical hygiene plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices. Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Must demonstrate effective communication skills (both interpersonal and presentations). Participate in project team meetings with customers. Work closely with manufacturing and GMP operations to coordinate project related equipment and activities. Qualifications/Skills Demonstrated ability to scale up pharmaceutical processes. Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a diverse team environment are essential. Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements Ph. D. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 6 years of experience or M. S. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 10 years of experience or B. S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 14 years of experience in lab environment, pharmaceutical experience preferred. Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law. #LI-RD1Ph. D. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 6 years of experience or M. S. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 10 years of experience or B. S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 14 years of experience in lab environment, pharmaceutical experience preferred. Design and carry out multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products. Must possess a strong understanding of modern organic synthesis methodologies. Must have a thorough understanding of modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques and be able to interpret the corresponding data and spectra. Ability to conduct literature searches for specific target compounds and be able to use the literature to base a design of alternate routes to these compounds. Requires ongoing professional development to keep abreast of current scientific literature and discuss these findings with colleagues. Must demonstrate a proficiency to carry out laboratory syntheses and purification techniques on scales ranging from milligrams to several kilograms, and design and implement process modifications. Requires excellent time management with the ability to manage projects on-time without supervision. Ability to author and review comprehensive reports at the conclusion of projects for internal and customer use. Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to coordinate project activities and resource usage. Work to ensure that a spirit of teamwork and cooperation always exists within the group. Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company's chemical hygiene plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices. Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Must demonstrate effective communication skills (both interpersonal and presentations). Participate in project team meetings with customers. Work closely with manufacturing and GMP operations to coordinate project related equipment and activities.
    $71k-101k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Applied Scientist 3

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    We are looking for a **Senior Applied Scientist** to join our Security Engineering organization and help **define the future of security operations** for Oracle's SaaS ecosystem. This role offers a **rare and high-impact opportunity** to shape how next-generation detection, response, and threat defense will work across one of the largest enterprise cloud environments in the world. As a Senior IC, you will architect and develop **advanced ML and behavioral models** that enable a new class of **adaptive, intelligence-informed security capabilities.** You will work directly with massive, noisy, and adversarial telemetry; build models that must operate at extreme scale; and pioneer approaches that transform how our analysts, detections, and automated systems understand attacker behavior. In this role you will: + Invent new ways to detect and disrupt attackers + Build machine learning foundations for an AI-driven SOC + Influence the architecture of detection pipelines for years to come + Operationalize research at petabyte scale + Raise the scientific bar across the security organization You will work closely with Detection Engineering, Red Team, Threat Intelligence, and Data Engineering to identify meaningful signal, reduce noise, validate hypotheses, and translate research into production systems that materially reduce risk. **Responsibilities** **Research & Modeling** + Develop novel ML models for anomaly detection, identity analytics, time-series/sequence analysis, graph modeling, and pattern mining across noisy, high-volume telemetry. + Design experiments, baselines, evaluation metrics, and scientific methodologies for threat detection problems. + Build prototypes, run experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly. **Data & System Understanding** + Work with massive, sparse, high-cardinality datasets (1.2PB/day+) to extract signal from noise. + Create data-efficient modeling approaches (self-supervision, embedding models, sampling strategies, feature extraction). + Design inference strategies that work under tight cost, performance, and real-time constraints. **Cross-Functional Technical Work** Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Data Engineering, Red Team, and Threat Intelligence to define problem statements, understand attack patterns, and interpret telemetry. + Provide scientific insights and deep technical guidance to engineering partners building pipelines and detections. + Translate research prototypes into production-ready designs with engineering teams. **Scientific Rigor** + Establish strong modeling baselines, validation methodologies, ablation studies, and well-defined success criteria. + Document findings, methodologies, and recommended approaches clearly and reproducibly. + Maintain awareness of current academic and industry research; apply relevant advances appropriately. **Required Qualifications** **Technical Expertise** + Deep knowledge of ML approaches relevant to security: + anomaly detection + statistical modeling + representation learning / embeddings + sequence models (RNNs, Transformers) + graph-based analysis + clustering and outlier detection + Strong understanding of: + adversarial ML challenges + noisy/weak/no-label environments + data imbalance and cost-sensitive modeling + model explainability and operational constraints **Hands-On Skills** + Expert programming in Python, SQL; comfortable with Spark, Beam, Flink, or similar distributed data systems. + Ability to rapidly prototype models and experiment with large datasets using PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar. + Experience building models that run in production, including monitoring, drift detection, and model evaluation. **Experience** + PhD or Master's in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent experience. + 6-10+ years of industry or research experience applying ML to real-world problems. + Experience with security telemetry, cloud logs, SIEM/EDR/XDR analytics, identity data, fraud detection, or similar adversarial domains strongly preferred. + Demonstrated impact through deployed models, patents, publications, or widely adopted research outputs. Disclaimer: **Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC3 **About Us** As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
    $60k-85k yearly est. 34d ago
  • Staff Applied Scientist (Causal Inference)

    Coinbase 4.2company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform - and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems. Our ******************************** is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. As an Applied Scientist sitting within our Data Science organization, you will be responsible for building cutting edge models to navigate critical tradeoffs to drive business value. *What You'll Be Doing (ie. Job Duties)* * Develop and* deploy robust causal inference models* to quantify the holistic business impact of new product launches (e.g. PSM, Double ML) * Act as a leader to establish *standards for measurement* for new product and feature launches * Provide *technical mentorship* for other members of the data science organization * Act as a *thought partner* for senior leadership to help guide our product development process *What We Look For In You:* * PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Statistics with 8+ years of distinguished industry experience * Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages used for data analysis and statistical modeling * Deep theoretical and applied expertise in a wide range of quasi-experimental methods * A track record of influencing business and product strategy through data-driven, causal insights, and a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Demonstration of our core cultural values: clear communication, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution. *Nice to Haves:* * Experience in the fintech or crypto industries. * Specific experience working pricing models, marketing attribution, or customer LTV modeling. * Familiarity with the unique opportunities and challenges of crypto businesses and blockchain data. Disclaimer: Applying for a specific role does not guarantee consideration for that exact position. Leveling and team matching are assessed throughout the interview process. PID: G2462 \#LI-Remote *Pay Transparency Notice:* Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility**+ benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Pay Range: $207,485-$275,000 USD Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the *********************************************** in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations*********************************** *Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants* Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available ********************************************************** By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. *AI Disclosure* For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. *The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment*. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com
    $71k-108k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Sr. Scientist, Scientific Operations, Real-World Evidence

    Cardinal Health 4.4company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Des Moines, IA

    is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States._ **At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.** The Sr. Scientist, Scientific Operations, Real-World Evidence will have responsibility to design, and/or conduct innovative Real-World Data (RWD) and Real-World Evidence (RWE) projects for biopharmaceutical manufacturers. This individual will have subject matter expert (SME) in healthcare research, with knowledge and understanding of biomarkers, treatment patterns, measurement of treatment efficacy, and tolerability through chart review, EMR, or administrative claims databases. The position requires strong verbal and written communications skills that are necessary to translate research findings into peer-reviewed abstracts and manuscripts. **_Responsibilities_** + Provide research expertise on RWD/RWE studies in a principal-investigator level scientific role + Work in a role that is heavily client-facing and consultative, providing expert guidance on study objectives and methodology to life sciences partners + Support the generation of high-quality real-world research studies using chart review, administrative claims, and electronic medical record methods/data + Support the business development process by serving as an SME for healthcare research in terms of design, proposal development, protocol development, analysis, and reporting + Proactively address complex analytical issues with research analytics and research operations team members during the conduct of a study + Work in a fast-paced and accountable environment engaging on multiple projects with multiple manufacturers at the same time + Interact with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management + Guide members of multiple research teams into consensus in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships + Write and review research study concepts, protocols, statistical analysis plans, table shells, and reports (must have substantial writing and communication skills) + Determine appropriate research methods and data sources to deliver high-value and quality real-world research to pharmaceutical manufacturers + Communicate effectively and professionally with pharmaceutical RWE customers + Generate and review empirical abstracts and publications + Prepare and review responses to proposal requests for RWE/HEOR projects + Prepare RWE/HEOR data as background materials for discussion with pharmaceutical customers + Ability to provide excellent customer service when delivering work on projects + Develop expertise in RWE/HEOR through publications and presentations of scientific research + Collaborate with RWE team, as required, to compile evidence required to execute projects for pharmaceutical clients **_Qualifications_** + Education: MA/MS or PhD in epidemiology, health services research, or similar field, highly preferred + Ability to travel a few times during the year for conferences and client meetings + 4+ years of relevant working experience (during employment and/or while obtaining advanced degree); 1 year in the pharmaceutical/medical industry within a pharmaceutical company or a pharmaceutical consulting company, highly preferred + Knowledge of RWE and HEOR and its application to specialty drugs within the US market + Leadership skills and problem-solving capability + Demonstrated success implementing projects, including engagement with key stakeholders, with high degree of autonomy + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills + Ability to travel domestically, as needed **Anticipated salary range:** $123,400 - $141,000 **Bonus eligible:** Yes **Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. + Medical, dental and vision coverage + Paid time off plan + Health savings account (HSA) + 401k savings plan + Access to wages before pay day with my FlexPay + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Work-Life resources + Paid parental leave + Healthy lifestyle programs **Application window anticipated to close:** **01/19/26** *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. _**The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity._ _Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._ _Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._ _To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (***************************************************************************************************************************
    $123.4k-141k yearly 14d ago
  • Ames National Laboratory Scientist I

    Iowa State University 4.6company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Ames, IA

    Ames National Laboratory Scientist I Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and 3 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: PhD in experimental condensed matter physics, material sciences or material engineering. Three or more years' research experience following a PhD. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in low-temperature magnetic measurements beyond standard magnetometers. Demonstrated solid publication record in relevant areas with leading authorship. Job Description: Would you like to continue your scientific career at a U.S. National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus in a mid-sized city location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory! Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials and inspire minds to solve problems, addressing some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership, supporting the Laboratory's collective success. Position Overview The Division of Materials Science and Engineering at Ames National Laboratory seeks a highly qualified, strongly motivated Scientist I who will grow into a strong contributor to active, collaborative research in quantum information and condensed matter physics. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic, diverse team-including Ames National Laboratory staff scientists, Department of Physics & Astronomy faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students-while developing a personal research trajectory in experimental magnetic and superconducting quantum materials with a strong emphasis on materials for quantum information science under the SQMS center. Beyond technical skills, the role emphasizes a deep understanding of classical and modern condensed matter physics, collaborative impact, and progressive independence, helping to set research directions, participate in group proposals, and identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with Ames National Laboratory's mission. Research Focus and Techniques The scientist will investigate the fundamental physics of magnetic and superconducting quantum materials, with particular attention to mechanisms of quantum decoherence in superconducting qubits and strategies to mitigate them. To achieve these objectives, advanced characterization and sensing tools-such as NV‑center diamond magnetometry, frequency‑domain susceptometry (e.g., tunnel‑diode, microwave cavity perturbation and coplanar waveguide resonators), as well as real‑space magneto‑optical Kerr and Faraday imaging will be used. Interest and ability to develop novel approaches or expand existing techniques is a strong plus. Familiarity with commercial platforms (e.g., Quantum Design PPMS/MPMS) is beneficial, with an expectation to adapt experimental methods as project evolves. Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term: February 1, 2027 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS810 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) List of Professional References If you have questions regarding this application process, please email ********************** or call ************ or Toll Free: **************. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: * Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans * Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans * Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) * Life insurance and long-term disability * Flexible Spending Accounts * Various voluntary benefits and discounts * Employee Assistance Program * Wellbeing program * Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. Original Posting Date: December 22, 2025 Posting Close Date: January 19, 2026 Job Requisition Number: R18364
    $46k-63k yearly est. Auto-Apply 29d ago

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