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Biochemists and Biophysicists

Average

$97,350

ANNUAL

$46.80

HOURLY

Entry Level

$39,530

ANNUAL

$19.01

HOURLY

Mid Level

$78,530

ANNUAL

$37.76

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Biochemists and Biophysicists

138

Current Available Jobs

110

Projected job openings through 2030


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Biochemists and Biophysicists

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

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Biology

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Mathematics

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Physics

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Science

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Reading Comprehension

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Critical Thinking

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Writing

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Active Learning

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Inductive Reasoning

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Written Comprehension

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Oral Comprehension

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Job Opportunities

Biochemists and Biophysicists

  • Data Scientist, Product
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted about 15 hours    

    **Summary:**

    Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

    **Required Skills:**

    Data Scientist, Product Responsibilities:

    1. Collect, organize, interpret, and summarize statistical data in order to contribute to the design and development of Meta products.

    2. Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how our users interact with both our consumer and business products.

    3. Partner with Product and Engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities.

    4. Inform, influence, support, and execute our product decisions and product launches.

    5. May be assigned projects in various areas including, but not limited to, product operations, exploratory analysis, product influence, and data infrastructure.

    6. Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

    7. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

    8. Perform quantitative analysis including data mining on highly complex data sets using data querying languages, such as SQL, scripting languages, such as Python, or statistical or mathematical software, such as R, SAS, or Matlab.

    9. Design, execute, and analyze experiments and generate actionable insights for product teams.

    10. Communicate the results of analyses to product or leadership teams to influence strategy.

    11. Build ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes in relational databases and implement dashboards and reports that track key business metrics and provide actionable insights.

    12. Telecommute from anywhere in the US permitted.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    13. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Applied Sciences, or a related field and two years of work experience in the job offered or in a computer-related occupation. Requires two years of experience in the following:

    14. 1. Performing quantitative analysis including data mining on highly complex data sets

    15. 2. Data querying language: SQL

    16. 3. Scripting language: Python

    17. 4. Statistical or mathematical software including one of the following: R, SAS, or Matlab

    18. 5. Applied statistics or experimentation, such as A/B testing, in an industry setting

    19. 6. Machine learning techniques

    20. 7. ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes

    21. 8. Relational databases

    22. 9. Large-scale data processing infrastructures using distributed systems

    23. 10. Quantitative analysis techniques, including one of the following: clustering, regression, pattern recognition, or descriptive and inferential statistics.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $161,590/year to $196,900/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    **Equal Opportunity:**

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist / Phlebotomist
    Sonora Quest    Page, AZ 86040
     Posted 1 day    

    **Primary City/State:**

    Page, Arizona

    **Department Name:**

    Lab-Page Hosp

    **Work Shift:**

    Varied

    **Job Category:**

    Phlebotomy

    Join our team and do great work on behalf of better health in the fulltime (36 hours/week) varied hour position in Page, AZ.

    **POSITION SUMMARY**

    This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem solving skills. This position serves as a department resource, and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA). Responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.

    **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

    + Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology, OR

    + Certificate of completion of a Categorical equivalent of MLS program, OR Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical or biological science and certification (MLS or categorical).

    + Students may be hired at the job title equivalent in clinical laboratory science under the following conditions: Student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (CLS), student’s clinical rotation in the core area must be completed prior to working in that core area and student must complete program within one year of hire.

    + Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) or other nationally recognized credentialing agency.

    + For certain specialty disciplines ONLY (Toxicology, Clinical Mass Spectrometry, etc.) where no certification is available from a certifying agency, a Bachelor’s Degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required. Individuals with specialty certification may only work in the discipline of their specialty.

    + Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy.

    **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    + MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).

    + Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and knowledge of medical terminology.

    + Completion of an LSA/SQL approved phlebotomy and/or laboratory assistant program.

    + Additional related education and/or experience.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

    Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)

    Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.
    https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Data Scientist, Product Analytics
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 1 day    

    **Summary:**

    As a Data Scientist at Meta, you will shape the future of people-facing and business-facing products we build across our entire family of applications (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, Oculus). By applying your technical skills, analytical mindset, and product intuition to one of the richest data sets in the world, you will help define the experiences we build for billions of people and hundreds of millions of businesses around the world. You will collaborate on a wide array of product and business problems with a diverse set of cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, Research, Data Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Finance and others. You will use data and analysis to identify and solve product development’s biggest challenges. You will influence product strategy and investment decisions with data, be focused on impact, and collaborate with other teams. By joining Meta, you will become part of a world-class analytics community dedicated to skill development and career growth in analytics and beyond.Product leadership: You will use data to shape product development, quantify new opportunities, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure the products we build bring value to people, businesses, and Meta. You will help your partner teams prioritize what to build, set goals, and understand their product’s ecosystem.Analytics: You will guide teams using data and insights. You will focus on developing hypotheses and employ a diverse toolkit of rigorous analytical approaches, different methodologies, frameworks, and technical approaches to test them.Communication and influence: You won’t simply present data, but tell data-driven stories. You will convince and influence your partners using clear insights and recommendations. You will build credibility through structure and clarity, and be a trusted strategic partner.

    **Required Skills:**

    Data Scientist, Product Analytics Responsibilities:

    1. Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide array of challenging problems using different analytical and statistical approaches.

    2. Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining, and the presentation of data to develop strategies for our products that serve billions of people and hundreds of millions of businesses.

    3. Identify and measure success of product efforts through goal setting, forecasting, and monitoring of key product metrics to understand trends.

    4. Define, understand, and test opportunities and levers to improve the product, and drive roadmaps through your insights and recommendations.

    5. Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute product strategy and investment decisions.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    6. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

    7. A minimum of 2 years of work experience in analytics (minimum of 1 years with a Ph.D.)

    8. Experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R)

    9. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.

    10. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.

    **Preferred Qualifications:**

    Preferred Qualifications:

    11. Masters or Ph.D. Degree in a quantitative field.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $109,000/year to $171,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    **Equal Opportunity:**

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • HR Partner-Consultant (Physician/Scientist) Staff
    Mayo Clinic    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 1 day    

    **Why Mayo Clinic**

    Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

    **Responsibilities**

    Partner with physician/scientist and operational leadership on complex physician/scientist (Consultant Staff) employment and human resources issues. Provides local expertise and consultation related to strategy development, execution planning, and facilitation of HR practice for Consultant Staff, programs and services. Applies understanding of client business unit to develop action plans for appropriate response.

    Serve as expert on governance related to Consultant Staff (by laws, committee structures, clinical practice committee, applicable policies, etc.) Serves as a subject matter expert in the delivery of HR expertise for consultant staff for the organization, enterprise wide. Work cooperatively with colleagues in Human Resources Legal, and other staff throughout Mayo Clinic internally and externally in support of Consultant Staff. This includes Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits, Office of Staff Services, Recovery and Claims, Occupational Health, Office of Professionalism and Values, Office of Diversity, Medical and Industry Relations, Conflict of Interest, etc. Serve as PC liaison for oversight of investigations, disputes, consultant issues, questions and concerns.

    Serve in a lead role on projects as assigned by governing bodies, Personnel Committee or Human Resources.Upholds the standards for excellence in the organization by providing an exemplary work ethic and quality standard in all communications and work products. Promotes organizational values by leading by example and building/growing relationships.

    This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

    **This position is a combination of remote and onsite work. This individual must live within driving distance of the Scottsdale or Phoenix, AZ Mayo Clinic campus for onsite expectations.**

    **Qualifications**

    Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field with 8 years related experience or a Master's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field with 5 years relevant experience. Additionally, must have consulting agility and adaptability, business acumen and fluency, visionary leadership and an understanding of emerging trends; excellent time management, project management skills, customer service, organizational, verbal & written communication skills, and presentation skills necessary. Knowledge of other HR disciplines required. Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, and team problem-solving skills. Demonstrated computer proficiency. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred. Experience or knowledge of physician/scientist practices and protocol. Experience or knowledge of organizational and committee governance. Travel required to other sites and regions as needed.

    **Exemption Status**

    Exempt

    **Compensation Detail**

    $97,884.80 - $137,030.40 / year

    **Benefits Eligible**

    Yes

    **Schedule**

    Full Time

    **Hours/Pay Period**

    80

    **Schedule Details**

    Monday - Friday schedule. Typically day hours, may require early morning or early evening hours based on client needs.

    **Weekend Schedule**

    as needed

    **International Assignment**

    No

    **Site Description**

    Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

    **Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer**

    As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

    **Recruiter**

    Maggie Kramer

    **Equal opportunity**

    As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Assistant (1 Year Limited Tenure)
    Mayo Clinic    Scottsdale, AZ 85258
     Posted 1 day    

    **Why Mayo Clinic**

    Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

    **Responsibilities**

    Performs various support functions in research laboratory using proper procedures to avoid the risk of laboratory-acquired infection or sample-to-sample contamination. Maintains and cleans equipment and the facility; maintains and restocks supplies; and maintains computer database. Works under direct supervision. Attention to detail is essential while dealing with multiple tasks. Flexibility is important in adjusting to frequent changes in work volume.

    **Additional Information:**

    We are looking for a person who is willing to contribute to ongoing immunology research programs by maintaining lab organization and by helping experiments performed by lab staff. Candidates (with B.S. degree in biological sciences) who are interested in developing his/her career in the area of immunology (transplantation and inflammatory diseases) by entering graduate program, will be considered.

    **Qualifications**

    Requires a high school diploma with coursework in mathematics and relevant sciences. Must have previous work experience that demonstrates organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Experience with Excel software is preferred. Requires manual dexterity, accurate typing, and good communication skills. Must be able to prioritize and adjust to changes in work volume.

    **Exemption Status**

    Nonexempt

    **Compensation Detail**

    $16.78 - $22.33 / hr

    **Benefits Eligible**

    Yes

    **Schedule**

    Full Time

    **Hours/Pay Period**

    80

    **Schedule Details**

    Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet the needs of research.

    **Weekend Schedule**

    N/A

    **International Assignment**

    No

    **Site Description**

    Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

    **Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer**

    As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

    **Recruiter**

    Matt Burdick

    **Equal opportunity**

    As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • RESEARCH MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST/GENETICIST (PLANTS) -- RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
    Agricultural Research Service    Maricopa, AZ 85138
     Posted 1 day    

    Summary The PPGRU's mission is to increase the productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture in arid environments by developing new germplasm for both traditional and alternative crops and by improving plant responses to abiotic stresses and to changes in the global environment. Emphasis is placed on oilseeds crops used for food, and biofuels, and establish new industrial and bioenergy crops for semi-arid regions. **ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR FEBRUARY 5, 2025** Responsibilities Provide technical and professional guidance to develop and implement novel molecular biology and genomic solutions to improve industrial oil crops.. Conduct research, in collaboration with other ARS scientists and with academic and private industry scientists, as needed. Develop improved plant populations including double haploid (DH) populations and carry out activities including nursery design, planting, crossing, phenotypic characterization and sample collection for DNA marker activities. Establish a double haploid (DH) protocols, including culture media preparation, plating anthers, transfer callus and plantlets in various growth chambers and greenhouses. Lead establishment of processes and practices related to industrial crops molecular breeding methodologies including developing DNA markers for marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selection (GS). Support the applications of genomic and transcriptomic tools in breeding programs. Implement, interpret, report and present results from laboratory, greenhouse, and field studies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position requires a Ph.D in the plant sciences, plant genetics, plant breeding or related fields or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants must meet basic Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard's requirements of the scientific discipline necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 0401 Series - General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 0440 Series - Genetics Degree: genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics. Graduate Education: Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics. Evaluation of Education: Most students in the field take graduate work because specific training in genetics may be limited at the undergraduate level. Under these circumstances, it may be necessary to evaluate undergraduate course work in genetics in one of two ways, as described below, to determine whether or not it is qualifying. Courses dealing with genetics, some phase of genetics, or specific techniques that are applied in genetics work are acceptable. This includes courses in genetics, plant or animal genetics, molecular and cellular biology, mathematics and statistics (as they apply to genetics), population dynamics, and certain techniques such as those dealing with irradiation. Course work consisting of an appropriate combination of basic courses in genetics and cytology or statistics are also acceptable. In Addition to the Qualification Requirements outlined above, the incumbent will require the education and experience outlined below. A PhD in the molecular plant sciences, plant genetics, plant breeding or related fields. Working knowledge of current methods used in plant biology, including techniques used in plant genetics and genomics and tissue cultures techniques such as anther and microspore cultures are required. Ability to develop new molecular markers. Knowledge of QTL/candidate gene discovery for genes controlling abiotic stresses using transcriptome analysis and QTL/gene mapping are desired. Education This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education when applying for this position. If this information is not provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for this position. If you are selected for this position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior to entering on duty. Application materials will not be returned. Additional Information Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Privacy Act Statement - FBI 3.2.4.2. Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/compact-council/guiding-principles-agency-privacy-requirements-for-noncriminal-justice-applicants or Agency Privacy Requirements for Noncriminal Justice Applicants - FBI


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2024
    WSP USA    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted 2 days    

    **Our Business**

    We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

    As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

    This Opportunity

    Nationally recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

    Our Process and Infrastructure Design Team is seeking a **Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2024** to work out of our **Tucson, AZ or Denver, CO** office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2024 or later.

    This 12 week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 20th, 2024. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

    Your Impact

    • Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.

    • Learn basic principles of Mechanical, Pipeline and Process Engineering.

    • Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.

    • Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.

    • Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.

    • Complete training on assigned tasks.

    • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

    • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

    • Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

    Who You Are

    **Required Qualifications**

    • Actively enrolled in an accredited Chemical Engineer Degree, or related, Undergraduate program.

    • Demonstrated interest in process engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.

    • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

    • Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.

    • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

    • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

    • Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    • Actively enrolled in an accredited Chemical Engineer Degree, or related, master's degree or PhD program.

    • Experience using Microsoft Office, CAD.

    • Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

    **Compensation:**

    Expected Salary: $17.00 - $28.00 per hour

    WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

    \#LI-AB2

    **About WSP**

    WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
    www.wsp.com

    WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

    At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

    WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

    The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

    **NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**

    WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Data Scientist (Intermediate)
    USAA    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 2 days    

    **Why USAA?**

    At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

    We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

    **The Opportunity**

    We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: **San Antonio, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO; Plano, TX or Tampa, FL** .

    Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

    **This candidate selected for this position will be working on the D&S Data Science team applying artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to support a variety of business applications from automating key business processes, to improved routing of phone calls, to better understanding our members needs and the service we deliver.** **This position will work with a broad range of business partners from product lines to contact center and everything in between.**

    Translates business problems into applied statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions to advise actionable business insights and drive business value through automation, revenue generation, and expense and risk reduction. In collaboration with engineering partners, delivers solutions at scale, and enables customer-facing applications. Leverages database, cloud, and programming knowledge to build analytical modeling solutions using statistical and machine learning techniques. Collaborates with other data scientists to improve USAA’s tooling, growing the company’s library of internal packages and applications. Works with model risk management to validate the results and stability of models before being pushed to production at scale.

    **What you’ll do:**

    + Captures, interprets, and manipulates structured and unstructured data to enable analytical solutions for the business.

    + Selects the appropriate modeling technique and/or technology with consideration to data limitations, application, and business needs.

    + Develops and deploys models within the Model Development Control (MDC) and Model Risk Management (MRM) framework.

    + Composes technical documents for knowledge persistence, risk management, and technical review audiences. Consults with peers for mentorship, as needed.

    + Translates business request(s) into specific analytical questions, executing on the analysis and/or modeling, and communicating outcomes to non-technical business colleagues.

    + Consults with Data Engineering, IT, the business, and other internal stakeholders to deploy analytical solutions that are aligned with the customer’s vision and specifications and consistent with modeling best practices and model risk management standards.

    + Seeks opportunities and materials to learn new techniques, technologies, and methodologies.

    + Ensures risks associated with business activities are optimally identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

    **What you have:**

    + Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, economics, finance, actuarial sciences, science and engineering, or other similar quantitative discipline; OR 4 years of experience in statistics, mathematics, quantitative analytics, or related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

    + 2 years of experience in predictive analytics or data analysis OR advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, PhD) in mathematics, computer science, statistics, economics, finance, actuarial sciences, science and engineering, or other similar quantitative discipline.

    + Experience in training and validating statistical, physical, machine learning, and other advanced analytics models.

    + Experience in one or more dynamic scripted language (such as Python, R, etc.) for performing statistical analyses and/or building and scoring AI/ML models.

    + Ability to write code that is easy to follow, well detailed, and commented where necessary to explain logic (high code transparency).

    + Experience in querying and preprocessing data from structured and/or unstructured databases using query languages such as SQL, HQL, NoSQL, etc.

    + Experience in working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data files such as delimited numeric data files, JSON/XML files, and/or text documents, images, etc.

    + Familiarity with performing ad-hoc analytics using descriptive, diagnostic, and inferential statistics.

    + Experience with the concepts and technologies associated with classical supervised modeling for prediction such as linear/logistic regression, discriminant analysis, support vector machines, decision trees, forest models, etc.

    + Experience with the concepts and technologies associated with unsupervised modeling such as k-means clustering, hierarchical/agglomerative clustering, neighbors algorithms, DBSCAN, etc.

    + Ability to communicate analytical and modeling results to non-technical business partners.

    **What sets you apart:**

    + Knowledge or experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP).

    + Intermediate experience using Python.

    The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

    **What we offer:**

    **Compensation** : USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: **$89,990 - $161,990.**

    Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

    **Benefits** : At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

    For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

    _Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting._

    _USAA 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._

    USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Data Scientist (Mid-Level)
    USAA    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 2 days    

    **Why USAA?**

    At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

    We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

    **The Opportunity**

    We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: **San Antonio, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO; Plano, TX or Tampa, FL** .

    Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

    **This candidate selected for this position will be working on the Distribution & Service Data Science team applying artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to support a variety of business applications from automating key business processes, to improved routing of phone calls, to better understanding our members needs and the service we deliver. This position will work with a broad range of business partners from product lines to contact center and everything in between.**

    Translates business problems into applied statistical, machine learning, simulation, and optimization solutions to inform actionable business insights and drive business value through automation, revenue generation, and expense and risk reduction. In collaboration with engineering partners, delivers solutions at scale, and enables customer-facing applications. Leverages database, cloud, and programming knowledge to build analytical modeling solutions using statistical and machine learning techniques. Collaborates with other data scientists to improve USAA’s tooling, growing the company’s library of internal packages and applications. Works with model risk management to validate the results and stability of models before being pushed to production at scale.

    **What you’ll do:**

    + Captures, interprets, and manipulates structured and unstructured data to enable advanced analytical solutions for the business.

    + Develops scalable, automated solutions using machine learning, simulation, and optimization to deliver business insights and business value.

    + Selects the appropriate modeling technique and/or technology with consideration to data limitations, application, and business needs.

    + Develops and deploys models within the Model Development Control (MDC) and Model Risk Management (MRM) framework.

    + Composes technical documents for knowledge persistence, risk management, and technical review audiences.

    + Assesses business needs to propose/recommend analytical and modeling projects to add business value. Participates in the prioritization of analytics and modeling problems/research efforts with business and analytics leaders.

    + Contributes to the development of a robust library of reusable, production-quality algorithms and supporting code, to ensure model development and research efforts are transparent and based on the highest quality data.

    + Translates business request(s) into specific analytical questions, executes on the analysis and/or modeling, and then communicates outcomes to non-technical business colleagues with focus on business action and recommendations.

    + Works closely with Data Engineering, IT, the business, and other internal stakeholders to deploy production-ready analytical assets that are aligned with the customer’s vision and specifications while being consistent with modeling best practices and model risk management standards.

    + Maintains awareness of cutting-edge techniques. Actively seeks opportunities and materials to learn new techniques, technologies, and methodologies.

    + Ensures risks associated with business activities are optimally identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

    **What you have:**

    + Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, economics, finance, actuarial sciences, science and engineering, or other similar quantitative discipline; OR 4 years of experience in statistics, mathematics, quantitative analytics, or related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

    + 4 years of experience in a predictive analytics or data analysis OR advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, PhD) in mathematics, computer science, statistics, economics, finance, actuarial sciences, science and engineering, or other similar quantitative discipline and 2 years of experience in predictive analytics or data analysis.

    + 2 years of experience in training and validating statistical, physical, machine learning, and other advanced analytics models.

    + 2 years of experience in one or more dynamic scripted language (such as Python, R, etc.) for performing statistical analyses and/or building and scoring AI/ML models.

    + Experience writing code that is easy to follow, well detailed, and commented where vital to explain logic (high code transparency).

    + Experience in querying and preprocessing data from structured and/or unstructured databases using query languages such as SQL, HQL, NoSQL, etc.

    + Experience in working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data files such as delimited numeric data files, JSON/XML files, and/or text documents, images, etc.

    + Experience in performing ad-hoc analytics using descriptive, diagnostic, and inferential statistics.

    + Ability to assess regulatory implications and expectations of distinct modeling efforts.

    + Experience with the concepts and technologies associated with classical supervised modeling for prediction such as linear/logistic regression, discriminant analysis, support vector machines, decision trees, forest models, etc.

    + Experience with the concepts and technologies associated with unsupervised modeling such as k-means clustering, hierarchical/agglomerative clustering, neighbors algorithms, DBSCAN, etc.

    + Experience communicating analytical and modeling results to non-technical business partners with emphasis on business recommendations and actionable applications of results.

    **What sets you apart:**

    + Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP).

    + Advanced experience using Python.

    + Model governance and model performance monitoring.

    + Familiarity with Financial Services industry.

    The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

    **What we offer:**

    **Compensation** : USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: **$99,160 - $178,480.**

    Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

    **Benefits** : At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

    For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

    _Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting._

    _USAA 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._

    USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Project Environmental Geologist/Scientist/PM
    Stantec    CHANDLER, AZ 85286
     Posted 2 days    

    Project Environmental Geologist/Scientist/PM - ( 240000JG )

    **Description**

    Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too.

    We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

    Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

    **Your Opportunity**

    Stantec’s thriving environmental and brownfield revitalization practice in the southwest is looking for an experienced Project Environmental Geologist/Scientist/Project Manager to join our team. Our Environmental Services team is growing, and we have a need for a project manager with 10 to 15 years of experience in the environmental field and a strong interest in both environmental assessment/cleanup and community revitalization. This team member will be primarily focused on due diligence and brownfield revitalization work but may explore opportunities within our broader ES team including projects in complex assessment and remediation, resiliency, and compliance.

    Well-qualified candidates will have experience/familiarity in implementing and managing environmental due diligence, assessment, and remediation projects. Strong writing and communication skills are critical, as is an understanding of effective project management concepts and approaches. This position will be mainly office-based in Chandler, Arizona or Colorado Springs, Colorado but may include occasional Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment field work in Arizona, New Mexico and/or Colorado.

    **Your Key Responsibilities**

    + Manage environmental due diligence, assessment, cleanup, and revitalization projects with attention to safety, quality, detail, budget, and deadlines

    + Oversee staff completing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos and lead-based paint sampling projects providing guidance on scope, schedule, and budget, and providing senior review of deliverables

    + Prepare environmental work plans, Phase I and II ESA and Regulated Building Survey reports, budgets, schedules and provide quality reviews of documents prepared by others

    + Prepare proposals and other marketing materials

    + Assist with preparing grant applications to fund environmental projects

    + Occasional (up to several days per month) environmental assessment field work in Arizona, New Mexico and/or Colorado including:

    + Scoping and scheduling field investigations

    + Overseeing drilling crews

    + Collecting environmental (soil, groundwater, soil gas, air, asbestos, etc.) samples

    + Collecting and recording field observations and field measurements

    + Managing sampling chain of custody and coordinating with laboratories

    + Overseeing environmental cleanup activities

    + Interact and effectively communicate with team members, subcontractors, and clients

    + Coordinate multiple tasks at once

    **Qualifications**

    **Your Capabilities and Credentials**

    + 7-12 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental due diligence, assessment, remediation, and project management

    + Self-starting, team-oriented problem solver

    + Strong research, analysis, and writing skills

    + Proficiency in MS Office Suite

    + Good driving record and valid driver’s license required

    **Education and Experience**

    + Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, planning, or related field

    + 7-12years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

    + Professional registration as geologist preferred,

    + HERA building inspector certification, a plus

    Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical.

    Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work, or combination of office and field. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

    A flexible working arrangement (i.e., remote work or combination of office and remote work) may be available for the right candidate.

    _This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._

    Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

    **Salary Range(s):**

    * $79,600 - $119,400 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI

    The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

    **Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

    Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

    _The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements._

    **Primary Location** : United States-Arizona-Chandler

    **Other Locations** : United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs

    **Organization** : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain

    **Employee Status** : Regular

    **Job Level** : Individual Contributor

    **Travel** : Yes, 50 % of the Time

    **Schedule** : Full-time

    **Job Posting** : Feb 27, 2024, 1:41:25 PM

    **Req ID:** 240000JG

    Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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