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  • Senior R&D Scientist - Carbon Capture

    Scientific Search

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    Join a pioneering startup founded by a renowned Professor, in shaping the future of environmental sustainability. As a Senior R&D Scientist, you will lead the charge in developing cutting-edge CO2 capture technologies, driving innovations that can significantly impact the global fight against climate change. Why You Should Apply Be a key player in pioneering CO2 capture technology. Competitive salary and benefits package. Work with a team of distinguished scientists and engineers. Contribute to groundbreaking research with global environmental impact. Join a startup environment that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. What You'll Be Doing: Collaborate with the head of Product Engineering to scale up MOF/COF-based CO2 capture systems. Model the kinetics, thermal transfer, and CO2 adsorption/desorption mechanisms. Develop and optimize models for CO2 capture, including energy efficiency and air flow. Design and scale technologies from prototype to commercial stage. Optimize system parameters to enhance performance and efficiency. Collaborate with R&D scientists on technical specifications. Evaluate and manage sourcing of materials and components. Establish QC/QA processes and maintain detailed electronic notebooks. Contribute to the company's intellectual property and participate in technical meetings. About You: PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field with a strong research background. Experience in CO2 capture industry and pressure swing adsorption systems. Proficient in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Over 5 years of industrial R&D experience, with 3-5 years in the CO2 field. Skilled in designing system-level prototypes and using simulation tools. Familiar with health and safety procedures in production. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. How To Apply We'd love to see your resume, but we don't need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to *********************** and tell us why you're interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19656
    $103k-155k yearly est. 4d ago
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  • Formulations Scientist

    Planet Pharma 4.1company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions. Experience with various sterilization techniques for liquid drug products, such as filtration, and autoclaving, is desired. The candidate should have experience with analytical measurements and characterization techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and physical appearance. Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC (with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI) is also desired. Key Responsibilities: Th essential responsibilities of this position include: o Conducting laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products, with focus on sterile liquid dosage forms under supervision and guidance of the group members. o Conducting analytical & characterization experiments to generate scientifically sound data supporting the formulation and manufacturing process development efforts of liquid dosage forms. o Designing & interpreting experiments independently whenever the situation demands. o Employing problem-solving and creative scientific skills. o Working independently to generate accurate, reliable data on time and accurately documenting in electronic laboratory notebooks. o Practicing good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Upon assignment given by the team, the candidate will independently plan and execute lab-scale experiments related to sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process development. Prompt and accurate documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions to ensure data integrity and accuracy is critical. The candidate independently analyzes and interprets technical data and utilizes statistical techniques as needed. Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure laboratory operational capability. Core Values: The ideal candidate is eager to contribute to the team through continuous learning, has excellent proactive communication skills, and is willing to work with various team members to achieve team goals. The candidate should participate in project and group meetings as requested by presenting and discussing data and future steps. The candidate must conduct their work activities in compliance with all company internal requirements and with applicable regulatory requirements. Company internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources and general business policies, requirements, and objectives. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or other relevant scientific discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience or a master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or other relevant scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant industry experience. Strong technical writing and communication skills. Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical software. Knowledge of fundamental application of statistics is preferred. Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports is desired.
    $70k-103k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Applied AI Scientist

    Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.8company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Costa Mesa, CA

    Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. Your Impact * Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. * Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. * Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. * Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. * Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. * Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. * Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) * Experience translating research ideas into production systems. Preferred Qualifications: * Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. * Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. * Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. * Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. * Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. * MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. * Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
    $199.7k-292.8k yearly 55d ago
  • Research Scientist, AI/ML Chicago, IL

    Esrhealthcare

    Senior principal scientist job in Chino, CA

    Research Scientist, AI/ML Chicago, IL The Opportunity The AI/ML team is funding and building one of the largest computing systems dedicated to nonprofit life sciences research in the world. This new effort will provide the scientific community with access to predictive models of healthy and diseased cells, which will lead to groundbreaking new discoveries that could help researchers cure, prevent, or manage all diseases by the end of this century. As a Scientist on the AI/ML team, you will apply and optimize state-of-the-art models in artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve important problems in the biomedical sciences aligned with our mission. You will work on a team responsible for developing and deploying ML models that use data developed by our organization and research partners all for the purpose of contributing to greater understanding of human cell function. This role will be based out of the Chicago location. What You'll Do Develop and apply state-of-the-art AI/ML method to model biological sequences and structures. Design and implement cutting-edge computational methods for modeling 3D structures of Immune protein complexes. In depth analysis of computational 3D biomolecular models. Benchmarking structure and sequence based predictive model for downstream tasks. Coordinate with our lab scientists to design and optimize design and validation strategies. Contribute to scientific publications and presentations at conferences.What You'll Bring Essential - PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Math or a related quantitative field 2 years experience in applying deep learning to model biological sequences and structures Experience with PyMol or other molecular visualization software History of writing clean, well-documented, and reproducible code Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently Nice to have Ability to work effectively in teams spanning computational and experimental domains Prior projects focused on modeling 3D biological structures and protein-protein interactions Track record of high-impact publications in computational biology or related fields Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and drug discovery pipelines Compensation The Chicago, IL base pay range for a new hire in this role is $143,000 - $181,100. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Benefits for the Whole You We're thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible. Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future. Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice. Funding for select family-forming benefits. Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving If you're interested in a role but your previous experience doesn't perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.
    $143k-181.1k yearly 5d ago
  • Research Scientist

    Ntent

    Senior principal scientist job in Carlsbad, CA

    Research Scientist Position: Full time Location: Carlsbad office About Us: NTENT provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), allowing industry partners to customize, localize and integrate Voice Assistant and Search technologies directly into their business-to-consumer offerings. NTENT utilizes a machine learning algorithmic approach to comprehend massive amounts of information across the web. Through the company's proprietary search engine, ontology and knowledge graph, NTENT makes it easier to decipher meaning, surfacing the most relevant answers, results, content and ads, via conversational interfaces or text. We are a unique group of brilliant minds intent on discovering, learning and building. We work in a vibrant atmosphere, with an emphasis on personal and professional development. This is an opportunity to tackle complex problems usually reserved for a handful of large companies in the search industry. About the Opportunity: We are a dynamic company looking for our next great hire to join our team in Carlsbad, California. We are looking for a Research Scientist to join our team and drive research and development efforts for our News Platform and systems that evaluate the quality of documents and detect misinformation. Duties and Responsibilities: Partner with product managers, machine learning scientists and engineers to formalize appropriate research questions that are relevant to our News Platform. Conduct independent research, perform extensive literature reviews, sort through prior published work to find potential solutions. Design experiments and lead data collection efforts. Work with large amounts of text data and leverage statistical and machine learning methods. Communicate and transfer solutions to production together with scientists and engineers. Communicate ideas, methods, opportunities, and results to cross functional partners. Skills and Qualifications: Graduate degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Computational Social Sciences or other quantitative field. 3+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience in a research lab. Recent PhD graduates are especially encouraged. Broad experience on with various applications of NLP (part-of-speech tagging, dependency parsing, entity recognition and extraction etc.) Broad experience in machine learning and statistical methods, in at least one of the following areas: experimental design, causal inference, machine learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning. End-to-end experience in research projects, including study design, simulation/testing, data cleaning, data analysis, and reporting. Proficient with Python or R. Experience with Spark, PySpark. Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication. The following experience is a plus: Experience in the news domain (fact checking, detecting misinformation etc.) and knowledge of journalistic principles highly desired. Experience in computational journalism highly desired. Publication track record is a big plus! The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and be able to work independently. A keen interest in various aspects of language processing is essential in our multi-disciplinary team. We offer a full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision. Employees receive a generous time off (PTO) plan and 13 holidays per year. We also offer 401(k) benefits, long term disability benefits and life insurance.
    $88k-146k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Postdoc/Research Scientist - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

    Zymo Research Corporation

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    Zymo Research is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Research and Development, NGS Team! As a Scientist in the NGS group at Zymo Research, you will play a key role in driving innovation across next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, from RNA-Seq and epigenetics to metagenomics and microbiome analysis. You will design and execute high-impact research that shapes Zymo's next wave of products and scientific discoveries. This role is ideal for an ambitious and creative scientist who can integrate molecular biology, sequencing technology, and bioinformatics to develop groundbreaking solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate extensively with the Bioinformatics, Automation, and Commercial/Marketing teams, translating scientific advances into robust, user-friendly tools and assays. You will also have the opportunity to grow into a leadership role overseeing the broader NGS department, encompassing epigenomics, genomics, microbiomics, and transcriptomics initiatives. Your work will directly contribute to Zymo's mission of “making science simple”, delivering world-class NGS solutions that accelerate discovery and clinical translation. Join us in making a meaningful impact! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Innovation and Research Leadership Conceive, design, and execute innovative NGS-based methods and workflows for applications in RNA sequencing, epigenetics, metagenomics, and clinical diagnostics. Drive R&D projects from concept through validation and commercialization, ensuring scientific rigor, efficiency, and alignment with company goals. Evaluate and integrate emerging sequencing platforms and technologies (e.g., Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, PacBio, Element Biosciences) to maintain Zymo's technological leadership. Identify opportunities to expand Zymo's NGS portfolio into novel biological domains and multi-omics integration. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Bioinformatics to design, validate, and interpret complex sequencing datasets and analysis pipelines. Partner with Automation Engineers to streamline NGS workflows for scalability and reproducibility. Collaborate with Product Development and Marketing teams to define technical specifications, generate application data, and support product launch activities. Contribute to customer engagement efforts through beta testing, data-driven presentations, and scientific discussions. Scientific Excellence and Mentorship Supervise and mentor Research Associates, Technicians, and Interns, fostering a culture of scientific curiosity and excellence. Lead internal technical workshops and training sessions to disseminate best practices and promote innovation. Author technical reports, white papers, scientific publications, and conference presentations to communicate findings internally and externally. Project Management and Compliance Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to deliver milestones efficiently. Maintain thorough documentation in compliance with Zymo's policies, quality systems, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, CLIA). Ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and adherence to biosafety standards in all research activities. Professional Development and Scientific Engagement Stay current on advances in sequencing, automation, and data analytics through literature, conferences, and collaborations. Represent Zymo Research at scientific meetings, symposia, and academic partnerships. Help shape the strategic direction of the NGS group as it evolves into a multidisciplinary innovation hub. Qualifications: Education and Experience Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Bioengineering, or a related discipline. Proven expertise in RNA biology, epigenetics, microbiomics, or other NGS-related areas. Hands-on experience in library preparation, sequencing platform operation, and data analysis. Strong publication record (minimum of two first-author peer-reviewed papers). Experience mentoring junior scientists or managing laboratory projects. Preferred Experience Development of bioinformatics pipelines and integration of wet-lab and dry-lab workflows. Proven record in translating research into commercial NGS products or services. Familiarity with automation systems and high-throughput sequencing platforms such as Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, or PacBio. Knowledge of regulatory or quality standards such as ISO 13485, CLIA, or GLP. Core Competencies Scientific Innovation: Visionary mindset with the ability to transform novel ideas into impactful solutions. Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of molecular biology, sequencing technologies, and data interpretation. Leadership and Mentorship: Capable of growing into a leadership role guiding a multidisciplinary NGS department. Collaboration: Strong interpersonal communication skills to thrive in cross-functional teams. Project Management: Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and executing multiple projects simultaneously. Communication: Clear, engaging communicator across technical and non-technical audiences. About Us: Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you! Compensation, Benefits, and Perks: The estimated base compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $110,00 a year at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages EAP Sessions Vacation Time plus Company Holidays Paid Sick Leave Generous 401(K) with matching Employee Referral Bonus Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays Complimentary EV Charging Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law. Location: Onsite - Zymo Research Operations/HQ - 17062 Murphy Ave., Irvine, CA 92614 Disclaimer: At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process. All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to *******************
    $70k-110k yearly 60d+ ago
  • R&D Principal Scientist-Raw Material Characterization

    Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies 4.0company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    We are hiring a R&D Principal Scientist - Raw Material Characterization. The R&D Principal Scientist - RMC will lead technical projects related to raw material characterization (RMC) and formulation science services to both internal and external customers. Job Description Responsibilities: * Build, manage and lead the RMC program and formulation science services group. * Collaborate with Quality, Product Line Management, Procurement, Manufacturing and R&D to create solutions for optimal media formulation quality and supply chain and vendor management. * Collaborate with external customers and provide formulation science services to create custom solutions for their formulations. * Hands on laboratory presence as needed to perform experiments and guide/mentor scientists. * Manage timelines for multiple projects. * Prioritize work based on the relative importance and urgency for the overall business * Effectively and consistently communicate with management and cross-functional teams on progress towards milestones and program needs * Prepare formal reports and presentations for group meetings * Apply scientific/ engineering principles and techniques to identify opportunities and improve media and buffer preparation processes * Use professional concepts to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems in practical ways * Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes * Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications * Good Documentation Practices & Good Laboratory Practices Required Skills/Education: * PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry * Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a process development and/or technical operations setting * Proficient in Analytical Method development and optimization * Effective communication skills with external and internal customers * Able to build strong relationships * Strong background in applied chemistry * Experience managing cross-functional projects * Capable of working on complex problems of a challenging nature * Capable of independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results to broadly defined objectives dictated by trends in business and the current product plan * Experience in technology and process improvements * Receives minimum instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments * Ability to speak, write and read English fluently. Salary and Benefits: * For California, the base hourly range for this position is $104,313-$147,624. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.). * Medical, Dental, Vision * Life Insurance * 401k * Paid Time Off * #LI-onsite
    $93k-122k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
  • R&D Scientist

    Universal Sequencing Technology Corporation

    Senior principal scientist job in Carlsbad, CA

    R&D Scientist - NGS Technology and Applications title depends on qualification and experience) Universal Sequencing Technology (UST) Corporation (universalsequencing.com), a leading NGS technology company engaged in long range/long read sequencing technology and single cell sequencing technology development, headquartered in greater Boston with a branch in San Diego, is looking for an outstanding R&D scientist to join our NGS technology and product development team in San Diego. This position is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting edge NGS library technology which enables many previously unachievable applications, especially in the clinical space. This person will work closely with a team of molecular biologists, bioinformatics scientists, instrument engineers and manufacturing specialists to develop a revolutionary single cell sequencing technology. He/she will play a key role in the development and validation of the technology as well as the commercial launch of products. He/she will also interact with external collaborators and early access customers, and provide technical support. The ideal candidate should have extensive cellular and molecular biology experience. He/she must have direct experience on cellular assay development and RNA manipulation; strong project management skills; ability to take initiative; effective verbal and written communication skills; and be an excellent team player. RNA-Seq, NGS library preparation, and sequencing data analysis skill under both Linux and Windows environment are desired; Molecular biology reagent kit development experience is a plus. Key Responsibilities: Lead NGS based single cell sequencing assay and reagent kit development Establish product quality control assays for in-process & final product test and deliver well-characterized & robust processes to manufacture Design and execute experiments, and analyze data independently Support current product improvement and commercialization Interact with collaborators and customers to promote UST technology and product Qualifications: Ph.D. in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry or related fields (M.Sc. with exceptional experience will be considered) Minimum 3-years of cellular assay development and gene expression profiling experience Single cell sequencing library preparation, immune repertoire sequencing or early tumor detection experience is a plus Product development experience is preferred
    $85k-129k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • R&D Principal Scientist-Raw Material Characterization

    Job Listingsfujifilm

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    We are hiring a R&D Principal Scientist - Raw Material Characterization. The R&D Principal Scientist - RMC will lead technical projects related to raw material characterization (RMC) and formulation science services to both internal and external customers. Job Description Responsibilities: Build, manage and lead the RMC program and formulation science services group. Collaborate with Quality, Product Line Management, Procurement, Manufacturing and R&D to create solutions for optimal media formulation quality and supply chain and vendor management. Collaborate with external customers and provide formulation science services to create custom solutions for their formulations. Hands on laboratory presence as needed to perform experiments and guide/mentor scientists. Manage timelines for multiple projects. Prioritize work based on the relative importance and urgency for the overall business Effectively and consistently communicate with management and cross-functional teams on progress towards milestones and program needs Prepare formal reports and presentations for group meetings Apply scientific/ engineering principles and techniques to identify opportunities and improve media and buffer preparation processes Use professional concepts to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems in practical ways Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications Good Documentation Practices & Good Laboratory Practices Required Skills/Education: PhD in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a process development and/or technical operations setting Proficient in Analytical Method development and optimization Effective communication skills with external and internal customers Able to build strong relationships Strong background in applied chemistry Experience managing cross-functional projects Capable of working on complex problems of a challenging nature Capable of independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results to broadly defined objectives dictated by trends in business and the current product plan Experience in technology and process improvements Receives minimum instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments Ability to speak, write and read English fluently. Salary and Benefits: For California, the base hourly range for this position is $104,313-$147,624. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.). Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance 401k Paid Time Off *#LI-onsite
    $86k-130k yearly est. Auto-Apply 4d ago
  • R&D Scientist/Technologist

    Nellson Nutraceutical, LLC 4.3company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Ontario, CA

    Join NELLSON and Become Part of a Winning Team of Professionals! We currently have an immediate opportunity for R&D Scientist to join the BAR DIVISION at our ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA location. Provide effective and functional technical support within the current R&D organization leadership. Responsible for the development of nutritional bar products for both new and existing Nellson customers. Provide data based technical leadership for innovation and product development from ideation to commercialization, utilizing standard best practices and procedures with hands on scale up and commercialization support. Collaborate with cross-functional disciplines to accomplish project goals. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Support and lead the development of commercially successful and innovative new products for the bar business. * Develop an effective relationship and work closely with the QA, Sales, Operations, and Nellson customers. * Gain full command of internal formulation system for food product development and commercialization. * Support and lead ideation and development of innovative products and platforms via formulation and/or process driven technologies using customer/marketing insights and existing/new technologies. * Maintain awareness of market trends and comparative products. * Ability to clearly present and articulate product ideas and innovations to internal and external customers. * Ability to identify and qualify new equipment and/or processes for new product commercialization (US only). * Ability to run and monitor bench-top and manufacturing scale-up batches. * Ability to conduct shelf-life testing protocols, including the preparation and/or review shelf-life testing protocols. Preparation and/or manufacture of shelf-life testing samples. Monitoring, evaluation, and summary of results for shelf-life test results. * Support R&D team through the identification and sourcing of new, novel ingredients. * Gain full command of process systems for effective and sustainable product commercialization and apply product development processes to ensure formulation robustness for commercialization. * Support and lead product transfers from other processing locations for maximizing schedule flexibility, efficiency, and lowest cost production. * Capture and analyze key process data to determine and communicate key process variables and execute corrective action steps. (US only) * Assist R&D project Sr Scientist in completing development and commercialization of new products. * Develop a network of outside contacts such as customers, vendors, consultants, and educators. * Performs Technical Reports writing as required. * Performs other related duties as assign. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: * Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills for trouble shooting and expanding current equipment capital for developing new product forms and formats. * Knowledge and practical experience with shelf stable water activity-controlled food products and/or functional foods product development, processing equipment and techniques and regulatory requirements. * Advance communication skills, both written and verbal (French and English for Canadian positions). Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of customers or employees. * Demonstrate attention to detail. * Must work will in group problem solving and exhibit sound judgement. * Ability to prioritize and use time effectively while managing competing demands. * Contribute to building a positive team spirit and display a high amount of professionalism. * Responds promptly to customer needs. * A firm foundation in food engineering and food science is required. * Strong product formulation skills. Firm understanding of ingredient functionality and nutrition. * High level of professionalism and diplomacy. * Experience conducting plant trials/ process validation testing. * Demonstrates self-management by consistently at work and on-time, takes responsibility for own actions, takes initiative, generates suggestions for improving work, meets productivity standards, and monitors own work to ensure quality. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: * Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the food industry. * Requires a four-year college or university degree or its equivalent in Food Engineering Sciences, Food Science, or other relevant science degree. * Knowledge and Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) techniques. At Nellson, we invest in highly talented individuals and provide them with opportunities to continuously learn and grow to realize their full potential. Our state-of-the-art facilities, warehouses, and corporate offices offer a knowledgeable and professional environment to employees. By joining our performance-oriented team, you will be able to put your expertise to use and positively impact many groups across our production process. Nellson offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features: * Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage * Generous Paid Time Off * 401(k) with Company Match * Flexible schedules * Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement * And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs! Nellson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. You may visit our website at ****************** to view current job openings.
    $83k-118k yearly est. 29d ago
  • Archaeology Scientist II

    Cameron Cole, LLC

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) , an ADEC Innovation, is a full-service environmental consulting firm focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place! Position Summary FirstCarbon Solutions is seeking a mid-career to senior Archaeologist (CG06 - CG07) to join the team of Cultural Resources Specialists. The selected candidate will be responsible for soliciting, leading, and executing archaeological field projects, as well as providing training and development opportunities to junior staff. Experience with fieldwork such as surveys, monitoring, and excavation, along with research, technical report drafting, and review, is required. The position requires managing multiple projects, adhering to deadlines, and working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. This role reports to either an FCS Senior Archaeologist or the FCS Director of Cultural Resources. Duties and Responsibilities Solicits and reviews Request for Proposals (RFP) from clients and lead agencies to determine project needs for cultural resources evaluations and prepares project-specific proposals for the appropriate cultural resources' compliance documents Conducts records searches in conjunction with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) Information Centers (IC) and reviews regional literature, historic maps, historic aerial photographs, and assessor parcel information. Performs field surveys, assembles, and manages larger survey teams, when necessary, collects and analyses data, and records resources in the appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms. Carries out field work, consultation, and reporting requirements specifics for various lead agencies including, but not limited to: local city and county lead agencies under CEQA; state lead agencies such as California Department of Transportation (CalTrans); and federal lead agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation Authors and reviews Phase I and Phase II Cultural Resources Assessments (CRA), cultural resources components of Initial Studies (IS) or Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Historical Property Survey Reports (HPSR), and Archaeological Survey Reports (ASR) Prepares Data Recovery Programs (DRP) for projects requiring Phase II testing or Phase III excavation. Conducts Phase II and Phase III investigations to lead agency standards, which may include, but is not limited to: site delineation and GIS/GPS mapping, artifact plotting, drawing site sketch maps and taking field photos, surface collection, excavating Shovel Test Probes (STP), excavating Test Units (TU), recording depth and strata levels with off-set measurements, soil screening and sampling, artifact labeling and packaging, preparing artifact catalogs, artifact and assemblage analysis and interpretation, and artifact curation Authors and/or reviews Phase II testing and Phase III excavation reports, with all pertinent field data included and analyzed, to lead agency standards. Attends pre-construction meetings with contractor, client, lead agency and interested tribal parties in order to determine pre-established Mitigation Measures (MM) or Conditions of Approval (CoA) for grading or excavation projects requiring cultural resources monitoring. Prepares Mitigation Monitoring Plans (MMP), and Unanticipated Discovery Plans (UDP), as needed. Conducts and/or manages cultural resources monitoring and records resources in the appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms, conducts additional Phase II testing or Phase III excavation if needed. Educates clients about compliance with cultural resource regulations, advises clients on options to minimize impacts on known cultural resources, and recommends courses of action based on regulatory compliance and professional interpretations. Authors and/or reviews Phase IV monitoring close out reports, with all pertinent field data included and analyzed, to lead agency standards. Assists in marketing FCS cultural resources services as well as participates in marketing and business development activities. Assist in monitoring staff's workload, schedules, project budgets, and participates in screening and interviewing prospective candidates for technical staff positions in the Cultural Resources Management Division Skills Has highly efficient and productive working habits and can handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Demonstrates excellent analytical and verbal communication skills. Have superior skills in preparing written documents. Effectively negotiates sufficient fees and determines contract terms. Prepares clear and appropriate scopes of work. Supervises establishment of subcontracts and ensures timely and successful subcontractor performance. Effectively supervises, trains, and enhances the capabilities of peers and subordinates. Demonstrates leadership skills by taking initiative, motivating, and helping others, sharing pertinent knowledge, emphasizing teamwork, and providing feedback. Proactively and creatively adapts to new work-related challenges. Maintains a highly professional image in all work-related activities. Registration with the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) is a plus, as is involvement with professional organizations and institutions. Working familiarity with GIS/GPS programs such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, ArcMap, and use of .kml and .kmz files Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat with familiarity in MS Access Reliable transportation to travel to project sites and meetings as needed. Familiarity with Deltek Vision is a plus. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Archaeology, or Architectural History. M.A. preferred. Minimum of 5 years' experience as a professional Archaeologist (SOI Qualified) Experience supervising laboratory and/or field crews is a plus Expertise in California Archaeology and general knowledge of the other Cultural Resources disciplines Familiarity with information resources in the scientific community, including other archaeologists, college and university programs, research centers and libraries, and data repositories. Expertise with sections relating to cultural resources in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Public Resources Code (PRC), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Understands field work, consultation, and reporting requirements specifics for various lead agencies including, but not limited to: local city and county lead agencies under CEQA; state lead agencies such as California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and federal lead agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Work Environment The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative working environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect remote, hybrid home/office as well as office location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and often requires field work in the form of records searches, pedestrian site surveys, archaeological testing, and data recovery. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand/finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Compliance with all ADECi & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld. Salary Range: $ $80,000 - 119,000 We offer competitive salaries based on experience and education. Our great comprehensive benefits also include personal and professional development opportunities. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply! Competitive, progressive benefits, including Example: Full-time, regular employee Up to 100% employer paid premiums employee medical (with buy-up options) and up to 55% coverage for eligible dependent(s) Up to 80% employer-paid dental and vision covered premiums for employees. Eligible dependent coverage also available. Employer sponsored Group Life and AD&D insurance with discounted voluntary coverage also available Employer covered Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs (EAP) 401(k) & Roth retirement savings accounts (see HR department for details on contributions and exclusions) Pet insurance discounts Volunteer programs, committees, and opportunities Mentorship program and Work/Life Balance initiatives *All benefits are subject to eligibility and may be changed at any time by the Company. Information Security Adhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information of the organization, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to members of the Management Team. Mutual Respect is fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.
    $80k-119k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
  • Archaeology Scientist II

    Firstcarbon Solutions 3.9company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) , an ADEC Innovation, is a full-service environmental consulting firm focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place! Position Summary FirstCarbon Solutions is seeking a mid-career to senior Archaeologist (CG06 - CG07) to join the team of Cultural Resources Specialists. The selected candidate will be responsible for soliciting, leading, and executing archaeological field projects, as well as providing training and development opportunities to junior staff. Experience with fieldwork such as surveys, monitoring, and excavation, along with research, technical report drafting, and review, is required. The position requires managing multiple projects, adhering to deadlines, and working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. This role reports to either an FCS Senior Archaeologist or the FCS Director of Cultural Resources. Duties and Responsibilities Solicits and reviews Request for Proposals (RFP) from clients and lead agencies to determine project needs for cultural resources evaluations and prepares project-specific proposals for the appropriate cultural resources' compliance documents Conducts records searches in conjunction with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) Information Centers (IC) and reviews regional literature, historic maps, historic aerial photographs, and assessor parcel information. Performs field surveys, assembles, and manages larger survey teams, when necessary, collects and analyses data, and records resources in the appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms. Carries out field work, consultation, and reporting requirements specifics for various lead agencies including, but not limited to: local city and county lead agencies under CEQA; state lead agencies such as California Department of Transportation (CalTrans); and federal lead agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation Authors and reviews Phase I and Phase II Cultural Resources Assessments (CRA), cultural resources components of Initial Studies (IS) or Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Historical Property Survey Reports (HPSR), and Archaeological Survey Reports (ASR) Prepares Data Recovery Programs (DRP) for projects requiring Phase II testing or Phase III excavation. Conducts Phase II and Phase III investigations to lead agency standards, which may include, but is not limited to: site delineation and GIS/GPS mapping, artifact plotting, drawing site sketch maps and taking field photos, surface collection, excavating Shovel Test Probes (STP), excavating Test Units (TU), recording depth and strata levels with off-set measurements, soil screening and sampling, artifact labeling and packaging, preparing artifact catalogs, artifact and assemblage analysis and interpretation, and artifact curation Authors and/or reviews Phase II testing and Phase III excavation reports, with all pertinent field data included and analyzed, to lead agency standards. Attends pre-construction meetings with contractor, client, lead agency and interested tribal parties in order to determine pre-established Mitigation Measures (MM) or Conditions of Approval (CoA) for grading or excavation projects requiring cultural resources monitoring. Prepares Mitigation Monitoring Plans (MMP), and Unanticipated Discovery Plans (UDP), as needed. Conducts and/or manages cultural resources monitoring and records resources in the appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms, conducts additional Phase II testing or Phase III excavation if needed. Educates clients about compliance with cultural resource regulations, advises clients on options to minimize impacts on known cultural resources, and recommends courses of action based on regulatory compliance and professional interpretations. Authors and/or reviews Phase IV monitoring close out reports, with all pertinent field data included and analyzed, to lead agency standards. Assists in marketing FCS cultural resources services as well as participates in marketing and business development activities. Assist in monitoring staff's workload, schedules, project budgets, and participates in screening and interviewing prospective candidates for technical staff positions in the Cultural Resources Management Division Skills Has highly efficient and productive working habits and can handle multiple assignments simultaneously. Demonstrates excellent analytical and verbal communication skills. Have superior skills in preparing written documents. Effectively negotiates sufficient fees and determines contract terms. Prepares clear and appropriate scopes of work. Supervises establishment of subcontracts and ensures timely and successful subcontractor performance. Effectively supervises, trains, and enhances the capabilities of peers and subordinates. Demonstrates leadership skills by taking initiative, motivating, and helping others, sharing pertinent knowledge, emphasizing teamwork, and providing feedback. Proactively and creatively adapts to new work-related challenges. Maintains a highly professional image in all work-related activities. Registration with the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) is a plus, as is involvement with professional organizations and institutions. Working familiarity with GIS/GPS programs such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, ArcMap, and use of .kml and .kmz files Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat with familiarity in MS Access Reliable transportation to travel to project sites and meetings as needed. Familiarity with Deltek Vision is a plus. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Archaeology, or Architectural History. M.A. preferred. Minimum of 5 years' experience as a professional Archaeologist (SOI Qualified) Experience supervising laboratory and/or field crews is a plus Expertise in California Archaeology and general knowledge of the other Cultural Resources disciplines Familiarity with information resources in the scientific community, including other archaeologists, college and university programs, research centers and libraries, and data repositories. Expertise with sections relating to cultural resources in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Public Resources Code (PRC), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Understands field work, consultation, and reporting requirements specifics for various lead agencies including, but not limited to: local city and county lead agencies under CEQA; state lead agencies such as California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and federal lead agencies such as United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Work Environment The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative working environment. FCS is dedicated to providing our staff the opportunity to elect remote, hybrid home/office as well as office location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and often requires field work in the form of records searches, pedestrian site surveys, archaeological testing, and data recovery. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand/finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Compliance with all ADECi & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld. Salary Range: $ $80,000 - 119,000 We offer competitive salaries based on experience and education. Our great comprehensive benefits also include personal and professional development opportunities. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply! Competitive, progressive benefits, including Example: Full-time, regular employee Up to 100% employer paid premiums employee medical (with buy-up options) and up to 55% coverage for eligible dependent(s) Up to 80% employer-paid dental and vision covered premiums for employees. Eligible dependent coverage also available. Employer sponsored Group Life and AD&D insurance with discounted voluntary coverage also available Employer covered Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs (EAP) 401(k) & Roth retirement savings accounts (see HR department for details on contributions and exclusions) Pet insurance discounts Volunteer programs, committees, and opportunities Mentorship program and Work/Life Balance initiatives *All benefits are subject to eligibility and may be changed at any time by the Company. Information Security Adhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information of the organization, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to members of the Management Team. Mutual Respect is fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.
    $80k-119k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
  • Scientist II

    Us Tech Solutions 4.4company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions. Experience with various sterilization techniques for liquid drug products, such as filtration, and autoclaving, is desired. The candidate should have experience with analytical measurements and characterization techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and physical appearance. Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC (with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI) is also desired. **Key Responsibilities:** Th essential responsibilities of this position include: o Conducting laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products, with focus on sterile liquid dosage forms under supervision and guidance of the group members. o Conducting analytical & characterization experiments to generate scientifically sound data supporting the formulation and manufacturing process development efforts of liquid dosage forms. o Designing & interpreting experiments independently whenever the situation demands. o Employing problem-solving and creative scientific skills. o Working independently to generate accurate, reliable data on time and accurately documenting in electronic laboratory notebooks. o Practicing good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Upon assignment given by the team, the candidate will independently plan and execute lab-scale experiments related to sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process development. Prompt and accurate documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions to ensure data integrity and accuracy is critical. The candidate independently analyzes and interprets technical data and utilizes statistical techniques as needed. Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure laboratory operational capability. **Core Values:** The ideal candidate is eager to contribute to the team through continuous learning, has excellent proactive communication skills, and is willing to work with various team members to achieve team goals. The candidate should participate in project and group meetings as requested by presenting and discussing data and future steps. The candidate must conduct their work activities in compliance with all company internal requirements and with applicable regulatory requirements. Company internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources and general business policies, requirements, and objectives. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** This position requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or other relevant scientific discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience or a master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or other relevant scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant industry experience. Strong technical writing and communication skills. Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical software. Knowledge of fundamental application of statistics is preferred. Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports is desired. **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit ************************ US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
    $91k-141k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Associate Scientist, Conjugation Chemistry

    Allen Spolden

    Senior principal scientist job in San Bernardino, CA

    We are looking for motivated synthetic chemist(s) to perform conjugation chemistry within our Discovery Chemistry group, to advance our cutting -edge RNA editing drug discovery programs. Responsibilities: Perform bioconjugation, purification, and characterization of novel conjugation and characterization methods involving oligonucleotides, and other novel molecules Identify critical issues/steps in a conjugation and solve the problems in a timely fashion Maintain a well -documented laboratory notebook Track progress against project timelines, generate regular status updates, and communicate progress and issues to management Adhere to safe laboratory practices Requirements / Qualifications: BS or MS Chemistry or Biochemistry degree with excellent understanding of organic and analytical chemistry with 4+ years experience Experience working in an organic synthesis laboratory or analytical laboratory Experience with a wide range of analytical techniques, especially HPLC and/or HPLC -MS Work authorization: United States (Required) Background Check Requirements Schedule: Monday to Friday Overtime Supplemental pay types: Bonus opportunities Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Research & development: 1 year (Required) Conjugation: 1 year (Required) Purification: 1 year (Required) Chemistry: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person Benefits Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
    $80k-130k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Senior R&D Scientist - Atmospheric Water Harvesting

    Scientific Search

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    Join a trailblazing startup founded by a renowned Professor in transforming the future of water and air. As a Senior R&D Scientist, you'll be at the heart of pioneering technologies for atmospheric water harvesting and CO2 capture, driving innovations that make a global impact. Why You Should Apply Lead cutting-edge research in atmospheric water harvesting. Competitive salary and benefits package. Collaborate with top-tier scientists and engineers. Play a crucial role in the commercialization of breakthrough technologies. Contribute to sustainability and environmental solutions. What You'll Be Doing: Work with the head of Product Engineering to scale up MOF/COF-based technologies. Collaborate with R&D scientists on technical and functional specifications. Design and develop heat management systems, optimizing components like heat exchangers and thermal storage. Scale technologies from prototype to commercial stage. Optimize system parameters to enhance performance, efficiency, and safety. Evaluate and manage sourcing of materials and components. Set up QC/QA processes and procedures for production. Maintain detailed electronic notebooks and contribute to intellectual property. Report periodically to management and participate in technical meetings. About You: PhD in mechanical engineering or a similar field with a strong research background. Proficient in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Over 5 years of industrial R&D experience. Skilled in designing system-level prototypes and using simulation tools. Familiar with health and safety procedures in production. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. How To Apply We'd love to see your resume, but we don't need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to *********************** and tell us why you're interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19433.
    $103k-155k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Scientist II

    Planet Pharma 4.1company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    Irvine, CA - onsite (only open to local candidates) 1 year extendable CONTRACT Pay Rate - $40 - 46/hr REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or other relevant scientific discipline with 3+ years of relevant pharma or biotech industry experience Hands on experience in the labs Formulation experience Experience with pharma or consumer product development Strong technical writing and communication skills. Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical software. Knowledge of fundamental application of statistics is preferred. Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports is desired. JOB SUMMARY: The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions. Experience with various sterilization techniques for liquid drug products, such as filtration, and autoclaving, is desired. The candidate should have experience with analytical measurements and characterization techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and physical appearance. Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC (with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI) is also desired. Key Responsibilities: Th essential responsibilities of this position include: o Conducting laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products, with focus on sterile liquid dosage forms under supervision and guidance of the group members. o Conducting analytical & characterization experiments to generate scientifically sound data supporting the formulation and manufacturing process development efforts of liquid dosage forms. o Designing & interpreting experiments independently whenever the situation demands. o Employing problem-solving and creative scientific skills. o Working independently to generate accurate, reliable data on time and accurately documenting in electronic laboratory notebooks. o Practicing good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Upon assignment given by the team, the candidate will independently plan and execute lab-scale experiments related to sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process development. Prompt and accurate documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions to ensure data integrity and accuracy is critical. The candidate independently analyzes and interprets technical data and utilizes statistical techniques as needed. Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure laboratory operational capability.
    $40-46 hourly 4d ago
  • Senior Applied AI Scientist

    Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.8company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment. Your Impact * Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events. * Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale. * Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact. * Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes. * Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans. Minimum Qualifications: * PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience. * Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling. * Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) * Experience translating research ideas into production systems. Preferred Qualifications: * Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models. * Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data. * Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights. * Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty. * Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy. * MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models. * Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: * 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees * 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco * Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) * 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next * Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members * Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: * .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; * 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; * 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and * Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $199,700.00 - $292,800.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $174,500.00 - $260,500.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
    $199.7k-292.8k yearly 55d ago
  • R&D Scientist

    Universal Sequencing Technology Corporation

    Senior principal scientist job in Carlsbad, CA

    R&D Scientist - NGS Technology and Applications title depends on qualification and experience) Universal Sequencing Technology (UST) Corporation (universalsequencing.com), a leading NGS technology company engaged in long range/long read sequencing technology and single cell sequencing technology development, headquartered in greater Boston with a branch in San Diego, is looking for an outstanding R&D scientist to join our NGS technology and product development team in San Diego. This position is a unique opportunity to work on a cutting edge NGS library technology which enables many previously unachievable applications, especially in the clinical space. This person will work closely with a team of molecular biologists, bioinformatics scientists, instrument engineers and manufacturing specialists to develop a revolutionary single cell sequencing technology. He/she will play a key role in the development and validation of the technology as well as the commercial launch of products. He/she will also interact with external collaborators and early access customers, and provide technical support. The ideal candidate should have extensive cellular and molecular biology experience. He/she must have direct experience on cellular assay development and RNA manipulation; strong project management skills; ability to take initiative; effective verbal and written communication skills; and be an excellent team player. RNA-Seq, NGS library preparation, and sequencing data analysis skill under both Linux and Windows environment are desired; Molecular biology reagent kit development experience is a plus. Key Responsibilities: Lead NGS based single cell sequencing assay and reagent kit development Establish product quality control assays for in-process & final product test and deliver well-characterized & robust processes to manufacture Design and execute experiments, and analyze data independently Support current product improvement and commercialization Interact with collaborators and customers to promote UST technology and product Qualifications: Ph.D. in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry or related fields (M.Sc. with exceptional experience will be considered) Minimum 3-years of cellular assay development and gene expression profiling experience Single cell sequencing library preparation, immune repertoire sequencing or early tumor detection experience is a plus Product development experience is preferred
    $85k-129k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • R&D Scientist/Technologist

    Nellson LLC 4.3company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Ontario, CA

    Join NELLSON and Become Part of a Winning Team of Professionals! We currently have an immediate opportunity for R&D Scientist to join the BAR DIVISION at our ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA location. Provide effective and functional technical support within the current R&D organization leadership. Responsible for the development of nutritional bar products for both new and existing Nellson customers. Provide data based technical leadership for innovation and product development from ideation to commercialization, utilizing standard best practices and procedures with hands on scale up and commercialization support. Collaborate with cross-functional disciplines to accomplish project goals. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support and lead the development of commercially successful and innovative new products for the bar business. Develop an effective relationship and work closely with the QA, Sales, Operations, and Nellson customers. Gain full command of internal formulation system for food product development and commercialization. Support and lead ideation and development of innovative products and platforms via formulation and/or process driven technologies using customer/marketing insights and existing/new technologies. Maintain awareness of market trends and comparative products. Ability to clearly present and articulate product ideas and innovations to internal and external customers. Ability to identify and qualify new equipment and/or processes for new product commercialization (US only). Ability to run and monitor bench-top and manufacturing scale-up batches. Ability to conduct shelf-life testing protocols, including the preparation and/or review shelf-life testing protocols. Preparation and/or manufacture of shelf-life testing samples. Monitoring, evaluation, and summary of results for shelf-life test results. Support R&D team through the identification and sourcing of new, novel ingredients. Gain full command of process systems for effective and sustainable product commercialization and apply product development processes to ensure formulation robustness for commercialization. Support and lead product transfers from other processing locations for maximizing schedule flexibility, efficiency, and lowest cost production. Capture and analyze key process data to determine and communicate key process variables and execute corrective action steps. (US only) Assist R&D project Sr Scientist in completing development and commercialization of new products. Develop a network of outside contacts such as customers, vendors, consultants, and educators. Performs Technical Reports writing as required. Performs other related duties as assign. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills for trouble shooting and expanding current equipment capital for developing new product forms and formats. Knowledge and practical experience with shelf stable water activity-controlled food products and/or functional foods product development, processing equipment and techniques and regulatory requirements. Advance communication skills, both written and verbal (French and English for Canadian positions). Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of customers or employees. Demonstrate attention to detail. Must work will in group problem solving and exhibit sound judgement. Ability to prioritize and use time effectively while managing competing demands. Contribute to building a positive team spirit and display a high amount of professionalism. Responds promptly to customer needs. A firm foundation in food engineering and food science is required. Strong product formulation skills. Firm understanding of ingredient functionality and nutrition. High level of professionalism and diplomacy. Experience conducting plant trials/ process validation testing. Demonstrates self-management by consistently at work and on-time, takes responsibility for own actions, takes initiative, generates suggestions for improving work, meets productivity standards, and monitors own work to ensure quality. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the food industry. Requires a four-year college or university degree or its equivalent in Food Engineering Sciences, Food Science, or other relevant science degree. Knowledge and Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) techniques. At Nellson, we invest in highly talented individuals and provide them with opportunities to continuously learn and grow to realize their full potential. Our state-of-the-art facilities, warehouses, and corporate offices offer a knowledgeable and professional environment to employees. By joining our performance-oriented team, you will be able to put your expertise to use and positively impact many groups across our production process. Nellson offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features: * Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage * Generous Paid Time Off * 401(k) with Company Match * Flexible schedules * Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement * And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs! Nellson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. You may visit our website at ****************** to view current job openings.
    $83k-118k yearly est. Auto-Apply 31d ago
  • Scientist II (Liquid formulation)

    Us Tech Solutions 4.4company rating

    Senior principal scientist job in Irvine, CA

    Monday - Friday 8am-5pm work schedule + The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of **formulation** and manufacturing **process development** for sterile **liquid drug products,** including **solutions, emulsions, and suspensions** . + Experience with various sterilization techniques for liquid drug products, such as filtration, and autoclaving, is desired. + The candidate should have experience with analytical measurements and characterization techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and physical appearance. + Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC (with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI) is also desired. **Key Responsibilities:** + Conducting laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products, with focus on **sterile liquid dosage** forms under supervision and guidance of the group members. + Conducting analytical & characterization experiments to generate scientifically sound data supporting the formulation and manufacturing process development efforts of liquid dosage forms. + Designing & interpreting experiments independently whenever the situation demands. + Employing problem-solving and creative scientific skills. + Working independently to generate accurate, reliable data on time and accurately documenting in electronic laboratory notebooks. + Practicing good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. + Upon assignment given by the team, the candidate will independently plan and execute lab-scale experiments related to **sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process** development. Prompt and accurate documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions to ensure data integrity and accuracy is critical. + The candidate independently analyzes and interprets technical data and utilizes statistical techniques as needed. Core Values: + The ideal candidate is eager to contribute to the team through continuous learning, has excellent proactive communication skills, and is willing to work with various team members to achieve team goals. + The candidate should participate in project and group meetings as requested by presenting and discussing data and future steps. + The candidate must conduct their work activities in compliance with all company internal requirements and with applicable regulatory requirements. + Company internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources and general business policies, requirements, and objectives. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** + This position requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or other relevant scientific discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience or a master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or other relevant scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant industry experience. + Strong technical writing and communication skills. Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical software. Knowledge of fundamental application of statistics is preferred. + Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports is desired. About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit ************************ US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
    $91k-141k yearly est. 4d ago

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