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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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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Food Scientists and Technologists

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Food Production

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Biology

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Chemistry

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Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Writing

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Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

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Problem Sensitivity

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Deductive Reasoning

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Inductive Reasoning

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Job Opportunities

Food Scientists and Technologists

  • Senior Manager, Operations Research Scientist
    Marriott    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 2 days    

    **Job Number** 24099020

    **Job Category** Information Technology

    **Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

    **Schedule** Full-Time

    **Located Remotely?** Y

    **Relocation?** N

    **Position Type** Management

    **JOB SUMMARY**

    Applies advanced computational techniques in the development of business solutions to data-intensive problems in the hospitality industry. This rewarding position provides a career as part of a team that makes a direct revenue impact on Marriott hotels, globally, by providing tools that facilitate data-driven decision making in the disciplines of pricing, revenue management, sales and reservations. Works as part of a team that supports computationally-intensive data analysis and modeling efforts, provides pricing and statistical modeling and technical expertise; performs undirected research on large volumes of data to reach business conclusions and recommendations; contributes complex programming and analysis in revenue management and sales systems; analyzes data and builds innovative models to deliver business solutions; functions as a subject matter expert in all phases of the project lifecycle – inception, prototyping, design, testing, rollout and support. The Operations Research team seeks a flexible candidate with a willingness to learn that brings unique perspectives to enable creative data-driven solutions to the challenges at Marriott.

    **CANDIDATE PROFILE**

    **Education and Experience**

    **Required:**

    + Graduate degree in a rigorous quantitative, technical or scientific subject, including Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering

    + 2+ years’ industry or research experience; applying analytical and programming skills against data-intensive and complex modeling or systems development

    + 2+ years’ experience in software development

    + Knowledge and experience with Python (pandas / Numpy / SciPy), Java or C/C++, SQL at an advanced level with an understanding of complexity theory

    + An inherent curiosity in researching and developing solutions to complex and often open-ended business problems

    + An ability to explain and present mathematical concepts and results to technical and non-technical audiences

    + Strong communications skills and ability to work within a team

    + Knowledge of relational databases

    + Software engineering skills (e.g. distributed computing, object-oriented development, data cleansing, algorithms and data structures)

    + Experience with designing or supporting analytical systems, focusing on model quality and code efficiency

    **Preferred:**

    + Experience performing predictive modeling, forecasting, or statistical analysis on large scale datasets.

    + Experience with Big Data platforms (i.e. Hadoop) and cloud technologies.

    + Experience with Machine learning tools and techniques (e.g. k-nearest neighbors, random forests, ensemble methods, etc.)

    + Experience in developing analytic driven solutions to business problems

    + Understands complex, discrete data sets with subtle underlying biases

    + Experience with linear, mixed integer, non-linear or dynamic programming models and familiarity with optimization software (CPLEX, Gurobi).

    + SAS programming (including SAS/HPF, SAS/ETS, and macros) or R Programming.

    + Readiness to debug existing codes to identify source of reported application issues

    **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

    **Technical Leadership**

    + Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate

    + Provides leadership on solution structure, tasks, timeline and estimates for revenue management deliverables

    + Partners with planning teams to articulate possible solutions to business problems and to develop requirements for new models

    **Delivering Technology**

    + Formulates methods for measuring the effectiveness of pricing and revenue management activities.

    + Prepares detailed specifications for translation of complex business processes into models and prototypes

    + Develops and implements efficient, scalable algorithms using appropriate technologies/software/architectures

    + Writes software and utility software tools to create and test new models

    + Assists the Application Delivery teams in support of operations

    + Assists the Application Delivery team in the maintenance of existing models

    + Provides work/cost estimates for client requests

    + Prepares documentation for client review.

    + Conducts reviews, discusses findings, risks and challenges and establishes courses of action

    **IT Governance**

    + Follows all defined iT standards and processes and provides input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed

    + Maintains a proper balance between business and operational risk

    + Follows the defined project management standards and processes

    **Service Provider Management**

    To the extent that this role interacts with service providers:

    + Validates that Service Providers develop and manage respective aspects of a project plan, including schedules, deliverables, and appropriate metrics.

    + Makes short term plans for the team to effectively utilize resources

    + Monitors Service Provider outcomes

    + Reviews estimates of work effort for client project provided by Service Providers for accuracy

    + Facilitates timely resolution of service delivery problems and minimizes the impact to clients

    **MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES**

    **Leadership**

    + **Communication** - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.

    + **Leading Through Vision and Values** -Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of employee decision making and action.

    + **Managing Change** -Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges.

    + **Problem Solving and Decision Making** - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.

    + **Professional Demeanor** - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

    + **Strategy Development** - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

    **Managing Execution**

    + **Building a Successful Team** -Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization.

    + **Strategy Execution** – Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

    + **Driving for Results** - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.

    **Building Relationships**

    + **Customer Relationships** - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.

    + Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

    + **Strategic Partnerships** -Develops collaborative relationships with fellow employees and business partners by making them feel valued, appreciated, and included; explores partnership opportunities with other people in and outside the organization; influences and leverages corporate and continental shared services and/or discipline leaders (e.g., HR, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Revenue Management) to achieve objectives; maintains effective external relations with government, business and industry in respective countries; performs effectively as a liaison between locations, disciplines, and corporate to ensure needed resources are received and corporate strategies are understood and executed.

    **Generating Talent and Organizational Capability**

    + **Developing Others** -Supports the development of other’s skills and capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.

    + **Organizational Capability** - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.

    **Learning and Applying Professional Expertise**

    + **Continuous Learning** - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application.

    + **Technical Acumen** - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges

    + **Technical Intelligence:** Knowledge and ability to define and apply appropriate technology to enhance business process

    + **Development Methodologies:** Knowledge of general stages of SDLC framework and the application tiers within the development space.

    + **Information Security:** Knowledge of the security considerations relevant within the development space, including industry best practices related to information security

    + **Business Acumen** - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.

    + **Basic Competencies** - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.

    + **Basic Computer Skills** - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).

    + **Mathematical Reasoning** - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.

    + **Oral Comprehension** - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

    + **Reading Comprehension** - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

    + **Writing** - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

    **California Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually.

    **Colorado Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $190,154 annually.

    **Hawaii Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $116,205 to $209,169annually.

    **New York Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually.

    **Washington Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

    All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

    Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

    The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting, June 7, 2024.

    _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

    Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Sr Lead Product Development Manager Public Sector
    Lumen    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 9 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.

    **The Role**

    This high impact individual contributor role is responsible for developing new products (platforms) or making changes to existing products (platforms) to meet Public Sector market and customer solutions’ requirements. This position will partner closely with Public Sector and Enterprise Product Management Leaders and communicate effectively with Director and VP-level leaders. This role will collaborate closely with members of the Product, Technology, Sales, and Operations organizations to achieve results. This individual will successfully introduce solutions to market that generate profitable revenue through new product lines and platforms, capital efficiencies through technology advances, and operational efficiencies through process improvements and automation. This role will also be responsible for realizing an ideal end-to-end customer journey and will identify and lead efforts to address areas of greatest opportunity to improve the customer experience. This position requires strong project management skills, political and financial acumen, excellent ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally, a strong bias for action with sense of urgency, and a passion for delivering a differentiated customer experience.

    **The Main Responsibilities**

    + Partners with and holds the Product Manager accountable for defining new products and completing the necessary steps towards an approved business case with a sense of urgency

    + Supports Product Management in business case development to evaluate product concepts and secure funding approval

    + Responsible for the successful development and management of Product Platform Lifecycle Process Projects for Public Sector Markets including Introduction Growth Maturity Decline and Retirement phases

    + Defines Key Performance Metrics for each capability to ensure proper business prioritization and to measure the success of implementation using a data driven approach

    + Facilitates defining and documenting the target customer experience

    + Uses voice of the customer feedback for continuous improvement

    + Assesses and adjusts product deployment schedule and priority to maximize revenue improve margins and align with corporate strategic direction

    + Develop project plans and maintains prioritized backlog of features

    + Partners with Development teams to drive toward planned dates

    + Participate and contribute to Planning Cycle reviews and various Agile ceremonies

    + Work with Quality Leads to identify Business test cases

    + Confirm Done work in review

    + Understands and executes within the broader organizational framework

    + Spearheads crossfunctional teams to achieve results

    + Effectively influences and delegates to achieve objectives

    + Identifies and develops key partner and vendor relationships

    + Partner with Product Management to assess the product portfolio financial health

    + Develops resolutions to complex problems that require frequent use of creativity

    + Uses judgment within broadly defined policies and practices

    + Performs in an internal expert role

    + Communicate both written and orally skillfully and appropriately with stakeholders and executives

    **What We Look For in a Candidate**

    + Bachelors degree or equivalent education and relevant experience

    + 5+ years of experience as a Product Development Manager in telecommunications or technology platforms and services provider

    + Experience with software and platform development

    + Experience with Scrum Agile Project Management methodology

    + Experience with Project Management Institute PMI Project Management Professional PMP or Portfolio Program and Project Offices P3O methodology

    + Experience with Atlassian JIRA toolsets

    + Agile or project management certification

    + Obsessed with creating an outstanding customer experience

    + Demonstrates experience with agile development and lean practices

    + Highly organized Project Management expertise

    + Ability to manage complex issues end-to-end

    + Excellent written and verbal communications skills with strong copywriting and design skills

    + Exhibits a growth mindset an ability to take risks question norms unlearn old habits and to not take oneself too seriously

    + Proven experience managing conflicting priorities

    + Demonstrates bravery to effect change and challenge the status quo

    + Takes initiative to develop new strategies and elicit creative solutions from project stakeholders

    + Works well independently and with a distributed responsibility team

    + Great at building and maintaining relationships across various organizations

    + Strong within cross organizational teams using exceptional problem solving skills

    + Adept at using all Microsoft Office products and collaboration tools

    **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**

    **$111480 - $148630** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

    **$117340 - $156450** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

    **$123210 - $164280** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

    **$129080 - $172100** 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 #: 333812

    **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 :**

    111480

    **Salary Max :**

    172100

    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)

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


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Scientist
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 13 days    

    **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:**

    Research Scientist Responsibilities:

    1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems.

    2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta’s platforms.

    3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure.

    4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments.

    5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure.

    6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms.

    7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps.

    8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint.

    9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

    10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

    11. Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. permitted.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    12. Requires a PhD degree in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field,

    13. OR completion of all coursework towards a PhD degree in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field.

    14. Position also requires completion of a university-level course/research project/internship/thesis in the following:

    15. Algorithms, data structures, or systems software

    16. Solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches

    17. Gathering, manipulating, or analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources

    18. Communicating complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner

    19. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision

    20. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines

    21. Devising better data-driven models of human behavior

    22. Adapting standard machine learning methods to best enterprise modern parallel environments: distributed clusters, multicore SMP, or GPU

    23. Developing highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, statistics, regression, rules-based models, or mathematical models and

    24. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $210,255/year to $240,240/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

  • Commercial Food Service Technician job in Phoenix, AZ with Grand Canyon University
    Grand Canyon University    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 13 days    

    Commercial Food Service Technician job in Phoenix, AZ with Grand Canyon University

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    Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

    GCU Facilities manages and services all university-owned property. By the development and maintenance of the GCU campus and surrounding areas, GCU aims to support and ensure the accomplishment of the university’s mission. By working creatively and collaboratively, we fulfill the needs of the university by successfully managing our resources while delivering excellent customer service.

    GCU’s Facilities Department is seeking a fulltime commercial food technician. This role is responsible for the repair and maintenance of commercial kitchen appliances and refrigeration equipment. Typical cooking equipment (gas, stem, and electric) examples: dishwashing equipment, ranges, fryers, steamers, and combi-ovens.

    Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm

    What you will do:

    + Install, service, repair, maintain, operate and adjust for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and kitchen cooking equipment and any other equipment including calibration of related instruments, gauges and controls.

    + Install, service, repair, maintain, operate and adjust all types of industrial, commercial mechanical refrigeration, ventilation, and ventilating equipment, food service equipment and air dryers.

    + Install, service, repair, maintain, operate and adjust all gas fired appliances as well as auxiliary heating specialties.

    + Conduct necessary tests, including standard industry approved trouble shooting methods to determine malfunctions and/or causes of breakdowns of all assigned equipment; remove, repair or replace faulty parts, subassemblies and major components; retest equipment with repaired or replaced components and make required adjustments and/or corrections to restore complete/proper operation.

    + Recommend and/or order necessary parts and supplies for installation, service, repair and maintenance of all assigned equipment.

    + Instruct and advise users of proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

    + Service, repair, maintain, adjust and calibrate gas and electric ovens and grills.

    + Install additional electronic, electrical, plumbing to improve or enhance performance, or to adapt to existing systems.

    + Review work with State Inspectors, as required, to ensure compliance with State regulations.

    + Report, organize and maintain all necessary records of materials purchased/work performed to service, repair, maintain and operate all equipment, including applicable records/paperwork associated with EPA mandates and refrigerant transition/recovery.

    + Service, repair, calibrate, regulate, fine-tune, or test machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

    + Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

    + Check and change air filters and condensate pan tablets/pads on a regular basis.

    + Perform general maintenance tasks as needed.

    + Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.

    + Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

    What you need:

    + Technical school graduation or equivalent apprenticeship in refrigeration units all types and sizes.

    + Minimum of three years’ experience at the journey level.

    + Work experience must involve all levels of refrigeration, ice machines, walk-ins, cold wells.

    + Must have certificate of completion for refrigerant transition/recovery and be certified as universal. (EPA)

    + Ability to read, comprehend and follow refrigeration and electrical blueprints and schematics.

    + Thorough knowledge of heating, ventilation, commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration equipment, electrical systems as applicable to trade specialty.

    + Knowledge of local and national Fire Underwriters Code and ASHREA Standards for the refrigeration industry.

    + Ability to effectively troubleshoot (sometimes without schematics for installed equipment) and resolve.

    + Thorough knowledge of materials, methods and hazards of the refrigeration trade with proficiency in the use of related tools.

    + Ability to perform delicate and intricate repairs.

    + Ability to climb ladders and work in high places and confined spaces.

    + Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job including heavy lifting.

    + Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment, as needed (including respirator, subject to pulmonary test.)

    + Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

    + Must pass background check requirements.

    Why work at GCU?

    + Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.

    + Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

    + Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.

    + Free covered parking

    + We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

    + Free on-site gyms at all our office location

    Application Instructions

    Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

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  • Research Scientist, Clinical & Translational Research
    Caris Life Sciences    Tempe, AZ 85282
     Posted 15 days    

    **Position Summary**

    We are looking for highly-trained and passionate Research Scientist – Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) to lead research projects of leveraging the world’s largest cancer database of comprehensive and deep molecular data and clinical outcome to advance precision medicine in oncology.

    The Research Scientist - CTR will work closely with a network (Caris Precision Oncology Alliance) of over 55 leading cancer institutions and organizations including NCI and numerous NCI-designated cancer centers as well as top biopharma partners. The Research Scientist - CTR will apply his / her research and problem-solving skills to solving translational research questions for Caris’s academic and biopharma partners, while working collaboratively across Caris teams. Research results will be presented at major conferences and published in top clinical oncology journals, and leveraged to inform critical elements of drug development including biomarker strategy, cohort builds and assessment, and treatment patterns in patient populations of interest.

    **Job Responsibilities**

    + Lead research projects assigned by team leadership, initiated either internally or externally as collaborative efforts; apply knowledge of cancer biology, molecular genetics, and clinical oncology to ensure the quality and novelty of the projects.

    + Work under the supervision of CTR leadership for study design, planning and data interpretation; work in close collaboration and synergy with data scientists on data extraction and perform the most appropriate statistical analysis.

    + Communicate effectively with external stakeholders including POA collaborators, biopharma partners and/or company leadership and to formulate and refine research ideas and proposals to ensure the scientific originality and maximum impact to advancing precision oncology.

    + Act as POA tumor group scientific leads, work closely with the POA tumor group chairs to facilitate and lead the tumor group conference calls and in person meetings, to drive and maintain the research activity of each POA tumor group.

    + Work closely with cross-functional teams internally or externally, including but not limited to Cognitive Computing team, POA Strategy team, Biopharma & business Development, Medical Affairs scientists, Bioinformatics, Molecular Science Liaison Team, Molecular Geneticists, pathologists and statisticians.

    + Draft to manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, and/or presentation slides for various audiences

    + Work collaboratively with internal/external researchers on editing drafts until finalization and publication.

    + Be familiar with the CMI reports, including the tests and evidence review process, in order to align research projects with the overall goal of the company.

    + Stay abreast of the fast emerging scientific and clinical literature in the field of clinical oncology, share with the CTR team and medical affairs team knowledge and progress in the space.

    **Required Qualifications**

    + Ph.D. in a biological science related to cancer biology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology or biostatistics.

    + Extensive knowledge in cancer biology of solid tumors, deep understanding of molecular genetics and familiarity with targeted and immune therapies in cancer treatment required.

    + Conditions of Employment: Individuals must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, and reference verification.

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Previous research experience in the molecular diagnostic field of oncology is preferred.

    + Strong background in biostatistics or data science is preferred.

    + Understanding of clinical development and/or how translational research can impact decision making to the oncology asset journey is preferred.

    + Proficient with statistics and familiarity with statistical software (Excel, JMP, SPSS, R, python preferred).

    **Physical Demands**

    + Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

    + Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.

    **Required Training**

    + All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

    **Other**

    + This position may require some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

    _This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time._

    Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

    Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.

    Our laboratory is the heart of what we do. Learn more about our laboratory and the team of histologists who help fulfill our purpose everyday.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Senior 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 Analytics Team is seeking a Senior Research Scientist (Remote). Our team identifies opportunities and builds 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.

    As a Senior Research Scientist on the team, you will apply epidemiologic, economic, statistical principles to identify trends, assess variable associations, evaluate cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities using high volumes of complex data.

    **Responsibilities**

    As a Senior Research Scientist in Clinical Analytics, you will:

    + Do exploratory analysis on populations, trends, and clinical conditions to inform potential opportunities for trend savings and clinical outcomes improvement for our members.

    + Develop models and/or rules using clinical conditions in claims data, membership data, or other data sources in order to target at-risk members who will benefit most from clinical interventions.

    + Design outcomes studies and perform program evaluation using randomized controlled trials, propensity matching, difference-in-difference models, or other experimental/quasi-experimental methods.

    + Discover key drivers of intervention enrollment and engagement and evaluate ways to improve.

    + Conduct literature reviews and intervention research to assess engagement rates and treatment effect sizes of interventions that are in the early stages of design and implementation.

    + Collaborate effectively with data teams, analytic teams, finance teams, product owners, clinicians, informaticists, leaders, and other business partners to align on objectives, approaches, and work plans.

    + Write code in SQL, SAS, and Python to assemble data, create analytic variables/features, design visuals and charts, and statistical models for research/science use-cases.

    + Present your analytical plans, study protocols, intervention theories of change, and analytical work to business partners in slide decks in a way that is easy to understand.

    + Create and maintain content for insights memos, lessons learned, training, and team assets.

    + Manage and prioritize your work so that you deliver quality analysis in a timely manner and communicate clear expectations with business partners.

    **Use your skills to make an impact**

    **Primary Qualifications**

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

    + 2+ years of experience that includes:

    + Skills to create datasets and analytical variables from large and complex data environments by writing code in SQL, SAS, and Python.

    + Applying research methods to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights.

    + Experience with experimental and quasi-experimental methods such as randomized controlled trials, propensity matching, or difference-in-difference models.

    + Strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on health outcomes.

    + Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver quality analytical work, and communicate results and insights clearly to business partners.

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Healthcare or managed care working experience

    + Experience working with medical, pharmacy, and lab claims

    + Demonstrated familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states - experience with oncology, behavioral health and chronic conditions would be particularly valuable

    + Demonstrated familiarity with hypothesis testing, statistical methods, and/or comparative effectiveness study design and modeling techniques

    + Experience using Pyspark, DataBricks, Microsoft Azure, PowerBI, and SAS

    **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 because he or she is a protected veteran. 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
    Meta    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 20 days    

    **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:**

    Research Scientist Responsibilities:

    1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems.

    2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta's platforms.

    3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure.

    4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments.

    5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure.

    6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms.

    7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps.

    8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint.

    9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

    10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

    11. Perform Meta reels contextual ads experience improvement.

    12. Build backend prototype and drive optimization.

    13. Telecommute from anywhere in the US permitted.

    **Minimum Qualifications:**

    Minimum Qualifications:

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

    15. 1. Algorithms, data structures, or systems software.

    16. 2. Solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches.

    17. 3. Gathering, manipulating, or analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources.

    18. 4. Communicating complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.

    19. 5. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision.

    20. 6. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines.

    21. 7. Devising better data-driven models of human behavior.

    22. 8. Adapting standard machine learning methods to best enterprise modern parallel environments: distributed clusters, multicore SMP, or GPU.

    23. 9. Developing highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, statistics, regression, rules-based models, or mathematical models.

    24. 10. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python.

    **Public Compensation:**

    $207,992/year to $240,240/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


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