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Food Scientists and Technologists

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

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Salary Breakdown

Food Scientists and Technologists

Average

$74,640

ANNUAL

$35.89

HOURLY

Entry Level

$39,430

ANNUAL

$18.96

HOURLY

Mid Level

$74,490

ANNUAL

$35.81

HOURLY

Expert Level

$105,220

ANNUAL

$50.59

HOURLY


Program Recommendations

Food Scientists and Technologists

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology

Education

Associate's Degree

Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology

Education

Associate's Degree

Glendale Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology

Education

Associate's Degree

GateWay Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology

Education

Associate's Degree

Phoenix College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology

Education

Associate's Degree

Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Food Science and Technology

Education

Associate's Degree


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Food Scientists and Technologists

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Current Available Jobs

120

Projected job openings through 2030


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Food Scientists and Technologists


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Food Scientists and Technologists

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

KNOWLEDGE

Food Production

KNOWLEDGE

Biology

KNOWLEDGE

Chemistry

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Writing

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

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Inductive Reasoning

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Job Opportunities

Food Scientists and Technologists

  • Research Scientist 2
    Humana    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 4 days    

    **Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**

    The Research Scientist 2 participates in research study design, analysis and interpretation of results, with special emphasis on statistical and analytical plan development; data acquisition, preparation, and management; statistical analysis and interpretation of findings. The Research Scientist 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

    Humana's Home Solutions Analytics Team is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote).

    Healthcare is rapidly changing, and our members are living longer, often with more chronic conditions. The Home Solutions Analytics team identifies opportunities and build solutions to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for Centerwell Home Health members by leveraging data science & analytics, clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and rigorous study designs. In this multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Centerwell's future enterprise clinical strategies and initiatives.

    The Research Scientist 2 applies mathematical, statistical, epidemiologic and data science principles to identify trends, assess variable associations or cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities to drive improvement in population health and reduction of healthcare cost using high volumes of structured and unstructured data.

    **Responsibilities**

    As a Research Scientist 2, you will:

    + Research, prototype and scale new ideas to impact home health and improve patient outcomes

    + Collaborate with analytic and business teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans

    + Leverage a wide range of analytics methods ranging from descriptive to prescriptive to transform high volumes of complex data into analytics solutions and actionable insights

    + Collaborate with our business partners define various clinical concepts and extract information from claims and home health data for analytics and modeling purposes

    + Translates analytic results into key takeaways and communicate to business partners

    + Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas

    + Make decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations with general guidance

    **Use your skills to make an impact**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Bachelor's degree

    + 1-3 years of experience in applying mathematics, statistics, epidemiologic or econometric principals to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights

    + Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

    + Demonstrated strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on population health

    + Flexible, dynamic personality who can work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

    + Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex methodologies and analytical results to higher-level business insights and key takeaways

    + Proficient in manipulating and analyzing data with at least one language such as Python, R, SQL and/or SAS

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Healthcare or home health working experience

    + Experience working with medical claims data.

    + Experience working with home health data.

    + Experience working with big data and using PySpark, Spark R or Spark Scala

    **Scheduled Weekly Hours**

    40

    **Pay Range**

    The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$69,800 - $96,200 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

    **Description of Benefits**

    Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

    **About us**

    Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

    **Equal Opportunity Employer**

    It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

    Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Research Scientist
    Pearson    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 16 days    

    The Senior Research Scientist position described here is part of the Pearson Psychometric and Research Services group, which is part of the US School Assessment group and larger Assessment and Qualifications team. Pearson research scientists provide the full range of psychometric support to state and national customers, develop innovative techniques and processes, and conduct cutting-edge research studies.

    The education, experience, and responsibilities associated with this position include:

    **Education and Work Experience**

    + Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a related field from a nationally recognized institution of higher education

    + AND at least three years of relevant job experience, preferably with the complete range of psychometric issues that are faced with operational assessment programs or significant grant-funded research projects

    **Familiarity with Psychometric Techniques or Techniques Associated with Other Relevant Areas of Expertise**

    + Demonstrates the ability to effectively apply, design, and train others in solutions utilizing psychometric techniques—including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and standard setting—to new and unique operational testing settings

    + OR has experience applying and designing techniques utilizing the scientist's specific area of expertise to new and unique settings

    + Assists in budgeting, coordinating of resources, and training

    **Familiarity with Software Packages and Programming Languages**

    + Applies packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or measurement research (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, WINSTEPS, IRTPro, PARSCALE, C++, MPLUS) to new and unique settings faced in operational testing programs or research projects

    + OR experience with software (Matlab, IDL, PERL, Java, Javascript, XML) associated with the scientist's specific area of expertise and ability to apply these packages to new and unique settings faced in operational testing programs or significant research projects

    **Scaling and Equating**

    + Demonstrates skill with common scaling and equating designs to review and create technical documentation (including technical specifications)

    + Conducts, guides, and designs analyses for item calibration, linking, and equating

    + Designs, documents (including technical specifications), conducts AND/OR coordinates the efforts of others (including external verifiers), in item calibration, linking, and equating analyses

    **Grants, Research, and External Funding**

    + Designs research studies and research analysis specifications

    + Identifies study limitations, study parameters, and funding requirements to complete proposed research

    + Coordinates study resources, completes study documentation, and conducts formal reports for written or oral presentation as contractually obligated

    **Test Construction/Field Testing**

    + Organizes and coordinates with other research scientists, data analysts, subject-matter experts, and/or the client all aspects of test form design and construction and field test item preparation and review

    **Proposal Development**

    + Coordinates technical designs for proposals and writes associated text

    + Serves on proposal review teams as necessary

    + Demonstrates familiarity with costing process

    **Knowledge of Educational Trends**

    + Identifies implications of relevant national and state trends in education for operational assessment programs or research projects and clients

    + Proposes measurement plans and provides client advice based on these implications as appropriate

    + Upholds the principles defined by the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

    **Communication Skills, Technical Presentations, and Client Contact**

    + Demonstrates communication skills, (oral, written, and business), necessary to function effectively in a leadership role with internal and external clients

    + Communicates about and provides guidance on state and national educational issues

    + Effectively tailors technical presentations to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees)

    + Provides guidance for similar presentations made by other research scientists

    + Makes presentations at national conferences

    + Submits manuscripts for publication

    + May serve as the primary contact for Psychometric and Research Services (PRS), (e.g., represents PRS in meetings and other communications), for internal and external clients for multiple testing programs or research projects, or for a single large and complex testing program or research project

    **Project and Talent Management**

    + Demonstrates project management skills necessary to lead and direct all PRS-related aspects of multiple assessment programs or research projects, or a single large and complex assessment program or research project

    + Understands roles of different departments and how these impact PRS deliverables, schedules, costing, and scope

    + Exhibits management skills necessary to provide costs, staffing input, and strategic plan information for specific projects to upper management

    + Supports hiring process through applicant interviewing

    + Provides career plan information

    **Organizational Behavior**

    + Aligns goals with department goals

    + Provides advice for, creates, and documents new and existing processes

    **Working Location and Travel**

    + Willingness to travel as necessary

    Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

    The minimum full-time salary range is between $135,000 - $160,000.

    This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

    **What to expect from Pearson**

    Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

    At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

    We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

    Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

    To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

    If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

    Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

    **Job:** PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    **Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications

    **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME

    **Workplace Type:** Remote

    **Req ID:** 16451

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    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Product Development Manager
    USAA    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 17 days    

    **Why USAA?**

    Let’s do something that really matters.

    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**

    **The Opportunity**

    As a dedicated **Product Development Manager** you will part of a team developing new P&C product opportunities within USAA. As well as participate in vetting of new products ideas through a decision framework process.

    Supports the end-to-end development of new products into target strategic markets. Provides support for product line initiatives related to product development, compliance, operational and process improvements, claims management, vendor management, product documentation, fulfillment, and/or system releases.

    This position can work **remotely** in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel.

    **What you'll do:**

    + Participates in the development of digital first products supporting the needs and risks of USAA Members.

    + Supports efforts to develop and launch new innovative product offerings as well as auxiliary/enhanced features/services for existing products.

    + Advises others in the launch of new products and in the evaluation and decision to buy/build or partner.

    + Generates creative product and coverage solutions for member needs to ensure a dynamic product development pipeline exists.

    + Responsible for maintaining knowledge of business and underwriting performance for products in scope (e.g. trends, results, etc.).

    + Analyzes internal and external data and member information to support formulation of product strategy and enhance competitive intelligence.

    + Conducts analysis of key data to support on-going monitoring, maintenance and underwriting of existing “new in market” products based on product performance, member needs and driven changes in the market including but not limited to product rules, rates, and forms.

    + Develops and communicates the new product value proposition for product enhancements/features.

    + Guides Member Contact teams on how to effectively use sales guides and provides education on new products and services, including new offerings and improvements to existing features.

    + Analyzes and evaluates new product performance metrics to recommend offering change, if necessary, prior to full launch.

    + Coordinates with relevant control partners (to include Leal, Compliance, and Risk Management) to ensure product offerings are crafted and implemented in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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

    **What you have:**

    + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Statistics, or related field; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

    + 6 years proven experience in Actuary, Underwriting, Marketing, Operations, Financial Services or relevant military experience.

    + Experience conducting research, compiling and analyzing data, and identifying trends that have supported product decisions.

    + Proven experience in developing, deploying and supporting product and/or coordinated suite of products.

    + Knowledge and understanding of Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC).

    **What sets you apart:**

    + Experience in end-to-end development of new Property & Casualty products outside of auto and property

    + Experience in state management, pricing, underwriting, consumer insight/research or claims

    + Experience working with third party partners

    + Additional experience in project management, business case development, or strategy development is a plus

    + US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

    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: $99,160.00 - $189,530.00 **.**

    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._

    **If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.**

    **Please do not type your first and last name in all caps.**

    **_Find your purpose. Join our mission._**

    USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.

    USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself – you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.

    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.

    California applicants, please review our HR CCPA - Notice at Collection (https://statmcstg.usaa.com/mcontent/static\_assets/Media/enterprise\_hr\_cpra\_notice\_at\_collection.pdf) here.

    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

  • Clinical Research Scientist
    Humana    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 19 days    

    **Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**

    Humana's Clinical Strategy and Analytics (CS&A) Team is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote).

    Healthcare is rapidly changing, and our members are living longer, often with more chronic conditions. The Clinical Strategy & Analytics team identifies opportunities and build solutions to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for millions of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries through an evidence-based approach using data analytics, clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and rigorous study designs. In this multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Humana's enterprise clinical strategies and initiatives.

    The Research Scientist 2 applies mathematical, statistical, and epidemiologic principles to identify trends, assess variable associations or cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities using high volumes of complex data. The Research Scientist 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation of data/information and independent judgement.

    **Responsibilities**

    As a Research Scientist, you will:

    + Collaborate with analytic and business teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans

    + Leverage a wide range of analytics methods ranging from descriptive to prescriptive to transform high volumes of complex data into analytics solutions and actional insights

    + Collaborate with clinicians and clinical informaticists to define various clinical concepts and extract clinical information from medical, pharmacy, and lab claims for analytics and modeling purposes

    + Translates analytic results into key takeaways and communicate to business partners

    + Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas

    + Make decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations with general guidance

    **Use your skills to make an impact**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis and/or related fields

    + Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

    + Demonstrated strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on population health

    + Flexible, dynamic personality who can work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

    + 2+ years of experience in applying mathematics, statistics, epidemiologic or econometric principals to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights

    + Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex methodologies and analytical results to higher-level business insights and key takeaways

    + Proficient in manipulating and analyzing data with at least one of the programming languages such as Python, R

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Healthcare or managed care working experience

    + Experience working with medical, pharmacy, lab claims

    + Experience working with big data and using PySpark, Spark R or Spark Scala

    + Experience with causal inference and causal machine learning techniques, and/or advanced machine learning algorithms such as deep learning, NLP, recommender system, network analysis.

    + Familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states, such as oncology, falls, palliative care, behavioral health and/or other chronic conditions

    + Deep understanding of healthcare payer economics, and/or other specific healthcare areas such as EMR, Episode grouper, utilization management, value-based care, low value care etc.

    **Scheduled Weekly Hours**

    40

    **Pay Range**

    The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$69,800 - $96,200 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

    **Description of Benefits**

    Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

    **About us**

    Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

    **Equal Opportunity Employer**

    It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

    Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Scientist - Generative AI
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 20 days    

    **Summary:**

    Meta is seeking a Research Scientist to join our new Large Language Model (LLM) Research team. We are looking for recognized experts in generative AI and NLP, with experience in areas like language model evaluation; data processing for pretraining and fine-tuning; responsible LLMs; LLM alignment; reinforcement learning for language model tuning; efficient training and inference; and/or multilingual and multimodal modeling. The ideal candidate will have an interest in producing and applying new science to help us develop and deploy large language models.

    **Required Skills:**

    Research Scientist - Generative AI Responsibilities:

    1. Lead, collaborate, and execute on research that pushes forward the state of the art in large language model research.

    2. Directly contribute to experiments, including designing experimental details, writing reusable code, running evaluations, and organizing results.

    3. Work with a large and globally distributed team.

    4. Contribute to publications and open-sourcing efforts.

    5. Help identify long-term ambitious research goals as well as intermediate milestones.

    6. Prioritize research that can be applied to Meta's product development.

    7. Mentor other team members. Play a significant role in healthy cross-functional collaboration.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

    9. A PhD in AI, computer science, data science, or related technical fields.

    10. Experience holding an industry, faculty, or government researcher position.

    11. Publications in machine learning.

    12. Experience writing software and executing complex experiments involving large AI models and datasets.

    13. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

    14. 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:

    15. Direct experience in generative AI and LLM research.

    16. 2+ year(s) of work experience in a university, industry, or government lab, in a role with primary emphasis on AI research.

    17. First author publications experience at peer-reviewed AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, and ACL).

    18. Experience in developing and debugging in Python.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $117,000/year to $173,000/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

  • Staff External Research Scientist
    J&J Family of Companies    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 20 days    

    Staff External Research Scientist - 2406216296W

    **Description**

    Cerenovus, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s family of companies, is recruiting for Staff External Research Scientist, located in Irvine, CA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

    At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH™), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City and Santa Clara), Cincinnati, and Seattle. You’ll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes.

    **Overview**

    This role will support the J& MedTech Neurovascular business. J&J MedTech’s Neurovascualar portfolio offers a broad range of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.

    The Clinical Science & External Research professional will support end-to-end evidence generation and dissemination strategies (EGS/EDS). In collaboration with cross-functional teams and research investigators, the CSER manager will generate clinically relevant evidence for the company's innovative pipeline that impact patient lives.

    **Key Responsibilities:**

    + Contribute to evidence generation and dissemination strategy for assigned product portfolio, including developing and implementing publication plan

    + Supports impactful publication development cross-functionally with Clinical Research, Biostatistics and physician authors

    + Provides critical scientific input to publications

    + Engages with cross-function teams to develop and implement training and dissemination plans for scientific communication materials

    + Handles assigned studies (investigator Initiated, registries, real-world evidence or company sponsored post-market studies/premarket collaborative studies)

    + Develops study protocol for assigned studies

    + Provides input to company and investigator sponsored studies’ protocols as needed

    + Develops positive relationship with diverse cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, Global Strategic Marketing, Biostatistics etc. to drive timely project's execution and success

    + Stays on top of current scientific data by participating in monthly literature review and sharing key insights with global teams

    + Supports budget associated with assigned research and publication projects

    + Supports congress planning as needed including clinical booth activities and scientific sessions coverage

    + Mentors junior CSER staff as needed

    **Functional and Technical Competencies:**

    + Strong scientific capabilities and research background, can think creatively to bring forth new insights and innovative ideas to grow external research collaborations leading to impactful publications.

    + Able to influence others along with strong written and oral communication skills

    + Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects

    + Strategic mentality and critical analytical skill

    + Shown understanding of biostatistical methods

    + Successful experience in publication planning and development

    + Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ICMJE standard

    + Leadership in Evidence generation strategy

    **Qualifications**

    **Education:**

    + Bachelor's degree with minimum of (6) years of experience or Master’s Degree with a minimum of (4) years of experience in clinical, medical affairs or related technical experience

    + A Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science degree preferred

    **Required Skills & Experience:**

    + Practical knowledge of medical device regulations

    + Medical device or pharmaceutical experience

    **Preferred Skills & Experience:**

    + Experience with medical writing and systematic literature review

    + PhD/MD/ PharmD with industry/academic research experience

    **Other:**

    + This position is based in Irvine, CA and may require up to 20% (Domestic/International) travel.

    + Remote opportunity available based on a case-by-case basis

    The anticipated base pay range for this position is to

    The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

    Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

    Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

    For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

    Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    \#LI-BD1

    **Primary Location** NA-US-California-Irvine

    **Other Locations** NA-United States

    **Organization** Medical Device Business Services, Inc (6029)

    **Job Function** Clinical Development & Research & Non-MD

    **Req ID:** 2406216296W


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Lead Product Development Manager
    Lumen    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 25 days    

    **About Lumen**

    Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

    Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

    We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

    **Legal Statement**

    In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    **The Role**

    The Lead Product Development Manager is responsible for supporting a large cross-functional team in the development and delivery of Lumen services aligned with business objectives, priorities and the portfolio roadmap. This role requires adherence to prescribed stage-gate new product development methodology (including mix of rapid development and staged development based on program goals and deliverables), change management processes and strong communication skills. Serving as a critical business leader in the on-going evolution of the company’s product solutions, the Lead Product Development Manager will establish relationships with key leaders from across the business and with external partners critical to the success of programs, including but not limited to direct interaction with individual contributors, manager, director, and vice president leadership.

    **The Main Responsibilities**

    + Meet or exceed committed business outcomes, including financial performance, customer experience and employee experience goals and objectives

    + Liaison and leadership across/vertically throughout the Company to ensure relevant evolution of Core Solutions

    + Key Interactions: Intake, Prioritization, Planning, Scheduling, Tracking, Delivery & Launch

    + Partner Organizations: Works consistently with Product Management, Software Delivery Organizations, Innovation, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, Business Unit, Operations, Sales, Sales Overlay and other organizations as part of the planning, design, development, and launch of new products and services

    + Knowledge & Leadership: Product Development responsible for solutions area, with intimate knowledge of business drivers, product requirements, solutions

    + Conflict Resolution/Celebration of Success: Identification and resolution of barriers to success for both milestone attainment and achievement of desired business outcomes

    + Ensures the effective transition of strategic programs from ideation to development to lifecycle management, delivering on the identified minimum viable experience (customer and employee) standards.

    **What We Look For in a Candidate**

    + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience

    + 8+ years of experience in product development in a telecommunications Industry

    + Knowledge of General Services Administration (GSA) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Contract

    **Compensation**

    The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

    **Location Based Pay Ranges**

    **$94420 - $125890** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

    **$99390 - $132510** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

    **$104360 - $139140** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

    **$109330 - $145770** in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

    As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

    Requisition #: 335337

    **Background Screening**

    If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

    Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

    **Equal Employment Opportunities**

    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

    **Disclaimer**

    The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

    **Salary Range**

    **Salary Min :**

    94420

    **Salary Max :**

    145770

    This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

    This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

    As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

    Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

    Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

    **Application Deadline**

    11/02/2024


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior Clinical Research Scientist
    Humana    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 26 days    

    **Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**

    Healthcare is rapidly changing, and our members are living longer, often with more chronic conditions. The Clinical Analytics team identifies opportunities and build solutions to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for millions of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries leveraging data science & analytics, clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and rigorous study designs. In this multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Humana's future enterprise clinical strategies and initiatives.

    The Senior Research Scientist applies mathematical, statistical, epidemiologic and data science principles to identify trends, assess variable associations or cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities to drive improvement in population health and reduction of healthcare cost using high volumes of structured and unstructured data.

    The Senior Research Scientist will have the opportunity to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

    **Responsibilities**

    As a Senior Research Scientist, you will:

    + Research, prototype and scale new ideas to impact population health and cost of healthcare

    + Collaborate with analytic and business teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans

    + Leverage a wide range of analytics methods ranging from descriptive to prescriptive to transform high volumes of complex data into analytics solutions and actionable insights

    + Collaborate with clinicians and clinical informaticists to define various clinical concepts and extract clinical information from medical, pharmacy, and lab claims for analytics and modeling purposes

    + Translates analytic results into key takeaways and communicate to business partners

    + Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas

    + Make decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations with general guidance

    **Use your skills to make an impact**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis and/or related fields

    + Experience working with healthcare data and/or strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on population health

    + 3-5 years of professional experience leveraging structured and unstructured data

    + Proficient in manipulating and analyzing data with at least one of the programming languages such as Python, R, SAS

    + Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

    + Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex methodologies and analytical results to higher-level business insights and key takeaways

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Healthcare or managed care working experience

    + Experience working with medical, pharmacy, lab claims

    + Experience working with big data and using PySpark, Spark R or Spark Scala

    + Experience with causal inference and causal machine learning techniques, and/or advanced machine learning algorithms such as deep learning, NLP, recommender system, network analysis.

    + Familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states, such as oncology, falls, palliative care, behavioral health and/or other chronic conditions

    + Deep understanding of healthcare payer economics, and/or other specific healthcare areas such as EMR, Episode grouper, utilization management, value-based care, low value care etc.

    + Familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states, such as oncology, falls, palliative care, behavioral health and other chronic conditions

    **Scheduled Weekly Hours**

    40

    **Pay Range**

    The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$93,000 - $128,000 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

    **Description of Benefits**

    Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

    **About us**

    Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

    **Equal Opportunity Employer**

    It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

    Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Clinical Research Scientist 2
    Humana    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 26 days    

    **Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**

    Humana's Clinical Analytics Team is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote).

    Healthcare is rapidly changing, and our members are living longer, often with more chronic conditions. The Clinical Analytics team identifies opportunities and build solutions to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for millions of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries leveraging data science & analytics, clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and rigorous study designs. In this multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Humana's future enterprise clinical strategies and initiatives.

    The Research Scientist 2 applies mathematical, statistical, epidemiologic and data science principles to identify trends, assess variable associations or cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities to drive improvement in population health and reduction of healthcare cost using high volumes of structured and unstructured data.

    **Responsibilities**

    As a Research Scientist 2, you will:

    + Research, prototype and scale new ideas to impact population health and cost of healthcare

    + Collaborate with analytic and business teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans

    + Leverage a wide range of analytics methods ranging from descriptive to prescriptive to transform high volumes of complex data into analytics solutions and actionable insights

    + Collaborate with clinicians and clinical informaticists to define various clinical concepts and extract clinical information from medical, pharmacy, and lab claims for analytics and modeling purposes

    + Translates analytic results into key takeaways and communicate to business partners

    + Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas

    + Make decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations with general guidance

    **Use your skills to make an impact**

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis and/or related fields

    + Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

    + Demonstrated strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on population health

    + Flexible, dynamic personality who can work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

    + 1-3 years of experience in applying mathematics, statistics, epidemiologic or econometric principals to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights

    + Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex methodologies and analytical results to higher-level business insights and key takeaways

    + Proficient in manipulating and analyzing data with at least one of the programming languages such as Python, R

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Healthcare or managed care working experience

    + Experience working with medical, pharmacy, lab claims

    + Experience working with big data and using PySpark, Spark R or Spark Scala

    + Experience with causal inference and causal machine learning techniques, and/or advanced machine learning algorithms such as deep learning, NLP, recommender system, network analysis.

    + Familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states, such as oncology, falls, palliative care, behavioral health and/or other chronic conditions

    + Deep understanding of healthcare payer economics, and/or other specific healthcare areas such as EMR, Episode grouper, utilization management, value-based care, low value care etc.

    **Scheduled Weekly Hours**

    40

    **Pay Range**

    The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$69,800 - $96,200 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

    **Description of Benefits**

    Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

    **About us**

    Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

    **Equal Opportunity Employer**

    It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

    Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Associate Research Scientist
    Pearson    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 29 days    

    The Associate Research Scientist position described here is part of the Pearson Psychometric and Research Services group, which is part of the US School Assessment group and larger Assessment and Qualifications team. Pearson research scientists provide the full range of psychometric support to state and national customers, develop innovative techniques and processes, and conduct cutting-edge research studies.

    The education, experience, and responsibilities associated with this position include:

    **Education and Work Experience**

    Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a related field from a nationally recognized institution of higher education

    **Familiarity with Psychometric Techniques or Techniques Associated with Other Relevant Areas of Expertise**

    Familiarity with applied psychometric techniques—including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling, linking, and standard setting

    OR familiarity with applied techniques associated with the scientist's specific area of expertise

    **Familiarity with Software Packages and Programming Languages**

    Has experience with software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or measurement research (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, WINSTEPS, IRTPro, PARSCALE, C++, MPLUS, Java, Javascript, Python)

    OR experience with software (Matlab, IDL, PERL, XML) associated with the scientist's specific area of expertise

    **Scaling and Equating**

    Conducts analyses for item calibration, linking, and equating under the guidance of more senior research scientists

    **Grants, Research, and External Funding**

    Understands grant and research proposal application/writing process

    Designs scope of analysis work and anticipated limits for proposed research studies under the guidance of more senior research scientists

    **Test Construction/Field Testing**

    Works under guidance from more senior research scientists in the construction of test forms and the preparation of items for various testing purposes

    **Proposal Development**

    Contributes to assessment sections of proposals under guidance from more senior research scientists

    **Knowledge of Educational Trends**

    Gathers information about national and state trends in education and considers this information when conducting analysis work

    Upholds the principles defined by the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

    **Communication Skills, Technical Presentations, and Client Contact**

    Demonstrates communication skills, (oral, written, and business), necessary to function effectively with internal project teams and external clients

    May present technical information to different audiences, (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees), with guidance from more senior research scientists

    Makes presentations at national conferences

    Serves as an internal Psychometric and Research Services (PRS) contact (e.g., represents PRS in meetings and other communications) for a testing program or research project

    **Project and Talent Management**

    Demonstrates project management skills necessary to complete assigned PRS tasks in a timely manner

    Supports hiring process through applicant interviewing

    Provides career plan information

    **Working Location and Travel**

    Willingness to travel as necessary

    **Compensation at Pearson** is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

    The minimum full-time salary range is between $90,000 - $100,000.

    This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

    **What to expect from Pearson**

    Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

    At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

    We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

    Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

    To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

    If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

    Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

    **Job:** PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    **Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications

    **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME

    **Workplace Type:** Remote

    **Req ID:** 17084

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    Employment Type

    Full Time


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