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  • Post Doctorate Residential Building Energy Research Associate
    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 3 days    

    **Overview**

    The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is accelerating the transition to a decarbonized, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and in advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.

    PNNL’s Buildings Systems Group performs applied research to enhance the energy and water efficiency, occupant productivity, and resilient operation of buildings and their connected energy and water systems. Our core research capabilities span building performance evaluation, building control system optimization, building technology measurement, validation, and demonstration, and site-level assessment, techno-economic and lifecycle assessment, and planning for energy and water resilience. We work closely with over 300 subject matter experts across the broader Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Division to support the Nation’s transition to a sustainable, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through innovation and actionable solutions.

    **Responsibilities**

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Postdoctoral Researcher with experience in data analysis with programming (R and Python), coupled with knowledge of residential building energy systems and building science. The successful candidate will leverage their strong background in building energy systems and building science, along with their technical knowledge and data analysis skills, to assist with the development and update of energy/water consumption models, data collection and organization, development of analytical frameworks, and comprehensive analysis. The candidate will contribute to the development of tools for estimating energy consumption and to projects supporting quantification of non-energy impacts related to energy efficiency and retrofits in the residential sector. Tasks associated with these projects are likely to include conducting literature reviews, contributing to quantification methods, coding/analysis using large datasets, documentation of methods, development of visualizations, and assisting with writing.

    The successful candidate will be accountable to: Project and/or Task Managers for performing assigned roles, following applicable project and field procedures, and performance of assigned tasks on time and within budget; and the Building Systems Group Leader, for staff development, performance evaluation, and operational discipline (e.g., safe operations). The candidate will apply basic engineering and scientific theories to conduct work that supports the selection and development of technical approaches to complex problems with oversight.

    The individual will be expected to support our scientists, engineers, and analysts on tasks and projects; support the generation of new ideas for and contributes technical content for small to medium proposals; supports scoping, scheduling, and budgeting for tasks; demonstrates ability to follow guidance, coaching, and mentoring; perform research, development, and analysis tasks with a high degree of quality, attention to detail, safety, and security awareness. In this position, the individual will collaborate with one or more principal investigators of current work, and directly contribute to one or more technical papers suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

    Primary responsibilities include:

    + Analyze data related to residential building energy/water consumption and utility expenses using programming

    + Develop and modify existing models for energy and water-related utility consumption

    + Generate detailed reports and visualizations to communicate complex data in an accessible manner

    + Develop tools to estimate non-energy impacts of retrofits

    **Qualifications**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Highly-motivated and independent researcher with a demonstrated record of scholarship and technical expertise in data management and analysis for building science and building energy system, statistics and data science

    + Experience/interest in building energy efficiency and building science, with preference given to candidates with experience in the residential buildings sector

    + Demonstrated proficiency programming skills for data analysis in R and Python (Pandas)

    + Familiarity with the relevant datasets, i.e. RECS, ResStock, is preferred

    + Interest/background in measuring non-energy impacts of residential building retrofits

    + A collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to work well with geographically distributed and interdisciplinary teams

    + Demonstrated ability to write concisely and clearly

    + A passion for learning and innovation to advance building energy efficiency and sustainability

    **Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**

    Not applicable.

    **Additional Information**

    Not applicable.

    **About PNNL**

    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

    At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

    **Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity**

    Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

    We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected] .

    **Drug Free Workplace**

    PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

    If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

    **HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement**

    In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

    **Mandatory Requirements**

    Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

    **Rockstar Rewards**

    Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

    * Research Associates excluded.

    **Once eligibility requirements are met.

    Click Here For Rockstar Rewards (https://careers.pnnl.gov/rockstar-rewards)

    **Notice to Applicants**

    PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

    As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

    **Minimum Salary**

    USD $69,000.00/Yr.

    **Maximum Salary**

    USD $119,100.00/Yr.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
    Mayo Clinic    Scottsdale, AZ 85258
     Posted 8 days    

    **Why Mayo Clinic**

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

    **Benefits Highlights**

    + Medical: Multiple plan options.

    + Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

    + Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

    + Pre-Tax Savings: HSAs and FSAs for medical expenses.

    + Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

    **Responsibilities**

    Dr. Joe Zein's lab from Pulmonary Medicine Department is interested in hiring a bioinformatician skilled biostatistics and in multiomic data analysis and integration. Additional skills required is knowledge in the application of machine learning and deep learning algorithms. Programming skills include proficiency in using R, Python.

    A Research Associate at Mayo Clinic is a temporary transitional role with the primary purpose to allow qualified individuals to work within an established investigator's program in preparation for an academic and/or independent research career. The ability to perform specialized or complex functions would typically be demonstrated through review of scientific accomplishments, contributions, and peer-reviewed publications averaging at least one per year post doctoral degree. The Research Associate is expected to provide leadership support and training within an established research program.

    **Qualifications**

    Must have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program.

    **Exemption Status**

    Exempt

    **Benefits Eligible**

    Yes

    **Schedule**

    Full Time

    **Hours/Pay Period**

    80

    **International Assignment**

    No

    **Site Description**

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

    **Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer**

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

    **Recruiter**

    Lei Feng

    **Equal opportunity**

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


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Protective Intelligence Research Analyst
    American Express    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 8 days    

    **Description**

    **You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.**

    With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

    At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

    Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

    The Global Security Protective Intelligence team analyzes and assesses threats to American Express executives, colleagues, facilities, assets, events, and interests globally. Reporting to the Director of Protective Intelligence, the Protective Intelligence Research Analyst will gather, analyze, produce, and brief actionable intelligence for informed decision making across Global Security, executive leadership, and the enterprise. Critical skills include partnering with key stakeholders and providing awareness, indications, warnings, and operational readiness.

    **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

    Maintain and continually enhance priority intelligence requirements that align with needs of stakeholders.

    Leverage OSINT, proprietary information, and purpose-built tools to create written intelligence products for key stakeholders to proactively address threats.

    Support protective intelligence investigations involving threats to leaders and facilities.

    Produce and present threat assessments, deep-dive analysis, and briefings that are cohesive, concise, and professional.

    Build and maintain partnerships with key teams/functions within the company such as physical security, information security, business continuity, insider threat, and investigations.

    Interact rapidly at all levels of the organization and across regions to provide subject matter expertise on threats.

    Provide after-hours support, as required.

    **SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**

    10 years’ working in large mission critical environment in one or more areas of executive protection, criminal justice, intelligence, security, or geopolitical related disciplines.

    Previous experience at FBI BAU, US Secret Service, US State Department DSS, US Air Force OSI, US Army CID, US Marine Corps CID, Navy NCIS, or private sector protective intelligence/close protection preferred.

    Direct Intelligence Community (IC) experience, IC cleared.

    In-depth understanding of threats affecting executives, corporate assets, and events.

    Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: executive protection, federal law enforcement, close protection, counterintelligence, insider threat, all-source intelligence.

    Experience working with threat intelligence sharing communities in both IC and private sector.

    * Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, operating with a sense of urgency as needed.

    Advanced level of understanding of investigative techniques and threat-based intelligence analysis to detect and resolve threats, vulnerabilities, and other criminal activity.

    Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytic writing, interpersonal collaborative skills, and effective communication.

    Experience in data visualization, network analysis, and application of structured analytic techniques to generate and test hypotheses, assess cause and effect, challenge analysis, and support decision making.

    Ability to review information to determine its significance, validate its accuracy and assess its reliability.

    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including ability to maintain collaborative working relationships and drive coordination and results across teams.

    Strong personal initiative, intellectually curious, and knowledgeable about local, regional, and world events.

    Solid critical thinking and effective time management skills with ability to prioritize based on changing environment.

    Must have initiative and able to work both collaboratively and independently when needed.

    Strong ability to communicate upwards and to peers, particularly in high-impact, mission critical scenarios.

    * Bachelor's degree required; relevant advanced degree preferred.

    **Qualifications**

    Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually bonus benefits

    The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

    We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

    + Competitive base salaries

    + Bonus incentives

    + 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

    + Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

    + Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

    + 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

    + Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

    + Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

    + Career development and training opportunities

    For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

    American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

    American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

    We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

    US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

    If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters.

    **Job:** Security

    **Primary Location:** United States

    **Other Locations:** US-Arizona-Phoenix, US-Utah-Sandy, US-New York-New York, US-Florida-Sunrise

    **Schedule** Full-time

    **Req ID:** 24023414


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Associate
    Northern Arizona University    Flagstaff, AZ 86011
     Posted 10 days    

    Research Associate

    Location: Ecosystem Science & Soc Center

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

    Job ID: 608174

    Full/Part Time: Full-Time

    Workplace Culture

    NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

    https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

    Special Information

    • This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
    • This position includes working outdoors in Alaska to collect data from long-term experimental field sites, including summer travel to Alaska, driving on dirt roads with four-wheel drive, driving of ATV quads on trails, travel in small aircraft, and extensive hiking through forest and tundra, often in inclement weather.
    • This position also includes work with hazardous substances and procedures in the laboratory, such as purification of plant cellulose stock, that require knowledge of safety procedures and personal protection.

    Job Description

    NAU has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate position in the Center for Ecosystem and Science and Society. The Research Associate independently schedules, performs, and summarizes ecological experiments and analyses in support of research goals, including both field and laboratory projects. They maintain lab and field equipment and inventories, develops, and improves techniques for analyses of dendrochronology, plant physiological ecology, and geospatial analyses.

    This role develops and improves techniques for statistical modeling. Contributes to long-term planning of studies through involvement in grant writing activities. Analyzing, archiving, presenting, and publishing quantitative ecological data is important in this role. The Research Associate leads publications as a first author or participates as a supporting author, supervises part-time field technicians, and trains graduate and undergraduate students in field and laboratory techniques.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities

    Field and Lab Work - 35%

    In the field:

    • Determines appropriate protocols or adjustments related to the type of experiment being conducted,
    • Performs skilled procedures, tests, or analyses with a high degree of proficiency,
    • Carries out extensive field work in remote, wilderness areas under inclement weather conditions,
    • Maintains and inventories field equipment,
    • Manages field safety protocols and procedure, and
    • Maintains university fleet vehicles.

    In the lab:

    • Designs or modifies procedures, tests, analyses, or protocols,
    • Coordinates lab processing of plant and soil materials collected in the field, from start to finish,
    • Maintains and inventories lab equipment and schedules use, and
    • Manages lab safety, organization, and cleanliness.

    Information Management - 15%

    • Plans and coordinates data collection and archiving,
    • Analyzes data using statistical software,
    • Prepares figures,
    • Writes research reports, and
    • Drafts materials for publication.

    Supervision - 15%

    • Trains graduate and undergraduate students and all other lab users in field and laboratory techniques, information management, and safety protocols, and
    • Directs, mentors, and evaluates the work of field and lab assistants.

    Quality Control - 10%

    • Monitors research operating procedures for field and laboratory measurements and safety, and
    • Monitors research operating procedures for field and laboratory measurements and safety, and
    • Performs quality control checks to ensure procedures are followed.

    Research Design - 10%

    • Develops or guides ecological research activities in boreal forest and Arctic tundra ecosystems, including field campaign planning, data collection, evaluation, and analyses in both the field and laboratory.

    Administrative Support - 5%

    • Purchases lab and field supplies and make travel arrangements for field campaigns,
    • Interfaces with Employee Service Center for purchasing and travel,
    • Participates in hiring of field and lab assistants,
    • Plans and schedules meetings with staff and collaborators for ongoing projects,
    • Helps with agenda setting and maintains minutes for meetings, and
    • Assists with the preparation of external grant proposals.

    Independent Research - 5%

    • Performs independent research and analyses on disturbance ecology and plant and soil chemistry using advanced methods or procedures.

    Other - 5%

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Master's degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Geography),
    • Four to six years of research support experience, including work in field and lab.
    • A combination of related education, experience and training may be used as an equivalent to the above educational Minimum Requirements.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with statistical and geographical information system software is preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    Knowledge

    • Knowledge of principles and techniques of relevant research practices.
    • Knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
    • Knowledge of relevant research discipline.
    • Knowledge of proper safety and compliance practices related to the conduct of research.

    Skills

    • Technical understanding and proficiency related to conducting relevant research procedures.

    Abilities

    • Monitors and coordinates complex research activities with multiple components.
    • Balances competing priorities and makes decisions regarding resource allocation.
    • Organizes data and information and supports analysis; may conduct independent analysis or review.
    • Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences, including external parties.
    • Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

    Driving Requirement

    Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/motor-vehicle-use-for-university-business/ can be found on the NAU website.

    Background Information

    Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

    Salary

    Anticipated salary range is $58,882 -$73,434. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

    FLSA Status

    This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

    Benefits

    This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

    Learning and Development

    Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

    Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

    NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

    Application Deadline

    January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

    If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

    https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

    NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

    To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5857929

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  • Research Statistician
    Highmark Health    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 10 days    

    **Company :**

    Highmark Health

    **Job Description :**

    **GENERAL OVERVIEW:**

    This position will act as the lead statistician for multiple projects with any level of complexity and will be the primary contact with the sponsor for all biostatistics related activities on assigned projects. Serves as an enterprise resource for complex statistical questions, study design considerations, and protocol development.

    **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**

    + Writes and reviews statistical analysis plans (SAPs) based on the protocol, including development of well-presented mock-up displays for tables, listings, and figures.Creates or reviews programming specifications for analysis datasets, tables, listings, figures, and presentations.

    + Conducts and participates in review and quality control of project deliverables, ensuring that output meets expectations and is consistent with analysis described in SAP.

    + Presents analyses to internal and external stakeholders.

    + Conducts literature reviews related to analyses.

    + Discusses time estimates for completion of study-related activities with stakeholders and management and proactively communicates to management any difficulties with meeting these timelines. Monitors progress on study activities against agreed upon milestones and ensures the study timelines for project deliverables are met. Identifies out of scope tasks and escalates to management.

    + Participates in project teams, interfacing as necessary with other departmental project team representatives.

    + Other duties as assigned or requested.

    ​​

    **EDUCATION:**

    **Required**

    + Master's degree in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, statistics, or biostatistics

    **Substitution**

    + Bachelor's Degree in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, statistics, or biostatistics with 3 years of relevant work experience.

    **Preferred**

    + None

    **EXPERIENCE:**

    **Required**

    + 0 years

    **Preferred**

    + None

    **SKILLS:**

    + Intermediate knowledge of SAS, R, or Stata

    + Builds relationships with peers and cross-functional collaborators to achieve high performance

    + Ability to apply knowledge of statistical design, analysis, and programming techniques utilized in clinical research and to effectively communicate statistical concepts

    + Technical competence and effective communication skills, both oral and written

    ​​

    **Preferred Skills:**

    + Tableau and/or data visualization experience

    **LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:**

    Required

    + None

    Preferred

    + None

    **Language (Other than English):**

    None​

    **Travel Requirement:**

    0% - 25%

    **PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**

    **Position Type**

    Office-based

    Teaches / trains others regularly

    Rarely

    Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

    Rarely

    Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

    Never

    Physical work site required

    No

    Lifting: up to 10 pounds

    Constantly

    Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

    Rarely

    Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

    Rarely

    **_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._

    **_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._

    _As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._

    _Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._

    **Pay Range Minimum:**

    $67,500.00

    **Pay Range Maximum:**

    $124,800.00

    _Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._

    Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Associate II
    System One    Tucson, AZ 85702
     Posted 15 days    

    Job Title : Research Associate II

    Location : Oro Valley, AZ

    Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

    Overview

    Responsible for conducting research, development and manufacturing laboratory experimentation and other scientific activities to support Ventana projects. Exercises technical expertise and discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. Presents and discusses results of experiments within department and project team. Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and may participate in conferences and professional societies. Follows company policies and procedures for GMP, GLP, Design Control and others as appropriate. Maintains complete and accurate laboratory documentation and electronic files. May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments.

    Responsibilities

    + Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision

    + Executes laboratory experiments; makes detailed observations and analyzes data.

    + Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.

    + Maintains complete and accurate records.

    + Normally receives detailed directions on all work.

    + Makes suggestions to improve work processes.

    + Assists in reducing to practice patentable inventions.

    + Works on projects of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.

    + Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

    + May participate in cross functional technical team activities.

    + Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning.

    + Trains others in areas of expertise

    + Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.

    + Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams

    + Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.

    + Other duties as assigned by management

    Requirements

    Education

    + Bachelor's Degree in Science - Required

    Experience

    + 2 years relevant job experience - Required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    + Knows basic and some specialized laboratory techniques. - Required

    + Capable with searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics. - Required

    + Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications. - Required

    + Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications. - Required

    Benefits

    System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Research Associate II
    System One    Oro Valley, AZ 85737
     Posted 16 days    

    Job Title: Research Associate II

    Location: Oro Valley, AZ

    Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

    Responsibilities

    + Designs experimental protocols with minimal supervision.

    + Executes bench experiments; makes detailed and general observations and analyzes data.

    + Prepares technical reports, summaries and quantitative analyses.

    + Maintains complete and accurate records.

    + Normally receives general directions on routine work and detailed directions on new assignments.

    + Makes suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory environment.

    + Assists in identifying and reducing to practice patentable inventions.

    + Works on problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

    + Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

    + May participate in cross functional technical teams such as a failure investigation team.

    + Works well in a team environment by being a productive project team member, suggesting creative solutions to problems and providing input to project planning.

    + Trains others in areas of expertise.

    + Troubleshoots problems and institutes corrective action.

    + Prepares and presents experimental procedures and results in group and project teams.

    + Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.

    + Other duties as assigned by management.

    Requirements

    + Knows basic and a range of specialized laboratory techniques.

    + Capable with searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics.

    + Skilled with use of word processing, spreadsheets, graphical and presentation software applications.

    + Bachelor's Degree in Science with 2 years relevant experience preferred, but will train a qualified candidates if accepted.

    Benefits

    System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Planning and Research Analyst Sr
    Maricopa Community Colleges    Chandler, AZ 85225
     Posted 17 days    

    To review complete job posting and apply, please go to https://jobs.maricopa.edu/ and search with Job ID “320849”

    Hiring Salary Range:
    $67,581.00 - $87,855.00/annually, DOE

    Work Calendar:
    12 Months

    Work Schedule:
    Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm;
    Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm;
    some evenings and weekends may be required
    This role will be eligible to work a hybrid remote schedule after six months of employment.

    Job Summary:
    The Planning Research Analyst, Senior, collects, analyzes, interprets, reports and maintains institutional data for use in decision-making, strategic planning, and support of project initiatives related to institutional effectiveness.
    Serves as a subject matter expert in the design and development of data dashboards and the use of databases and data reporting/visualization; conducts complex analyses with broad college-level impact.

    Essential Functions:
    35% - Data extraction, preparation and visualization – Create and update interactive data views and dashboards using Tableau, Tableau Prep, and complex SQL queries to pull data from multiple relational databases, including the data lake, data warehouses, and other data sources for use by committees, departments, and leaders to inform decision-making. Coordinates with system-level teams on reports/data collection.
    25% - Data analysis and reporting – Routinely performs complex, high visible and potentially sensitive research and analysis. Collects, compiles, analyzes, interprets and maintains institutional data for use in key decision-making, strategic planning, and project initiatives, including developing queries to manipulate, clean, and extract data. Composes, reviews, and finalizes original comprehensive and complex documents, reports and visualizations. Manages large-scale and/or complex projects, programs or studies having significant college-wide impact and effect.
    25% - Consulting and decision support – Serves as a subject-matter expert by providing professional-level staff support, consultation and assistance to college committees, advisory groups, departments or leaders which may include performing research, authoring documents, making presentations and providing technical assistance. Serve on and support efforts of college committees, task forces, and work groups. Anticipate data and decision support needs of college stakeholders. Performs work to support and advance the mission of the college.
    15% - Designs, conducts, and analyzes data from surveys and focus groups. Create data visualizations to share survey and focus group results. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in business statistics, educational studies, business administration or directly related field and four (4) full-time equivalent years of professional-level experience in research and analysis that includes responsibility for coordinating projects and programs. Two years of senior-level or lead experience may be required for some assignments.
    OR
    An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

    Desired Qualifications:
    1. Master's degree in Data/Information Management, Computer Science, Statistics or related area
    2. Two (2) years or more experience working with business intelligence software (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
    3. Two (2) years or more experience working with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, R, JASP, etc.)
    4. Knowledge and experience with SQL
    5. Experience analyzing and presenting complex research results to a diverse audience, either with written reports or verbal presentations
    6. Experience using Qualtrics survey platform to design and administer large surveys
    7. Two (2) years or more experience conducting institutional research or other data analysis position

    Special Working Conditions:
    • May be required to work at multiple sites or locations

    How to Apply:
    Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

    Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
    Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
    Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

    • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
    • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
    • Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
    • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
    • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

    Posting Close Date:
    Apply on or before January 20, 2025 to be considered. Review will start after it is closed on January 20, 2025.

    EEO Information:
    Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.


    Field of Interest

    Education

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Strategic Research Analyst
    Intermountain Health    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 17 days    

    **Job Description:**

    The Strategic Research Analyst functions as an in-house research analyst, evaluating primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative research on consumer, patient, and employee needs, perceptions, and experiences to deliver insights and recommendations that inform Intermountain Health strategic initiatives. The Strategic Research Analyst will work within the Consumer Experience team and with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize research opportunities, gather and analyze data, generate insights, and deliver actionable reports that drive strategy and improve experiences and outcomes for consumers, patients, and employees.

    **Position Details:**

    This role will work Monday-Friday during regular business hours. This is a remote position, but we use Key Bank Tower as our home base for office space when needed.

    **Essential Functions**

    + Supports the Consumer Experience team’s comprehensive research support services, from initial consultation to planning to designing studies to collecting data to analyzing and reporting findings and insights to recommendations.

    + Employs a range of research methodologies, including synthesizing existing literature and conducting original qualitative and quantitative studies

    + Supports monitoring of ongoing research efforts and developing insights from them

    + Develops reports and presentations that provide clear insights for action

    **Skills**

    + Analytical thinking

    + Research design

    + Data collection

    + Data analysis

    + Qualitative research

    + Quantitative research

    + Collaboration

    + Consultation

    + Communication

    + Relationship building

    **Minimum Qualifications**

    + Demonstrated ability conducting, analyzing, and reporting research to drive key business decisions.

    + Passion for deeply understanding and transforming experiences and outcomes throughout the healthcare ecosystem and journeys.

    + Ability to integrate and synthesize a broad range of data including primary, secondary, and industry syndicated sources.

    + Substantial experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

    + Qualitative research experience that includes interviews, focus groups, ethnographies, observations.

    + Quantitative research experience that includes survey design, analysis, and reporting, including descriptive, comparative, relational, and factorial analyses.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills, including dynamic presenting capabilities.

    + Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

    + Ability to quickly learn, understand, and operate effectively in a wide range of content areas and methodologies.

    **Preferred Qualifications**

    + Bilingual English/Spanish.

    + Program Management experience.

    **Physical Requirements:**

    **Physical Requirements**

    + Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and able to assess customer needs.

    + Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs and issues quickly and accurately.

    + Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

    **Location:**

    Key Bank Tower

    **Work City:**

    Salt Lake City

    **Work State:**

    Utah

    **Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

    40

    The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

    $40.02 - $63.03

    We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

    Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

    Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    All positions subject to close without notice.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Post Doctorate Research Associate - Controlled Environment Agriculture
    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 24 days    

    **Overview**

    The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division of PNNL is accelerating the transition to a decarbonized, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and in advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy.

    PNNL’s Buildings Systems Group performs applied research to enhance the energy and water efficiency, occupant productivity, and resilient operation of buildings and their connected energy and water systems. Our core research capabilities span building performance evaluation, building control system optimization, building technology measurement, validation, and demonstration, and site-level assessment and planning for energy and water resilience. We work closely with over 400 subject matter experts across the broader Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Division to support the Nation’s transition to a sustainable, efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through innovation and actionable solutions.

    **Responsibilities**

    We are seeking a post doctorate research associate with interest in conducting research related to controlled environment agriculture. The potential work will address measurement of daylight characteristics before and after transmission through glazing, the effect of far-red radiation on productivity, and energy modelling related to controlled environment agriculture. Activities will include field measurements, data analysis, and report writing. Work will be conducted at PNNL or USDA facilities.

    The successful candidate will be accountable to: Project and/or Task Managers for performing assigned roles, following applicable project and field procedures, and performance of assigned tasks on time and within budget; and the Building Systems Group Leader, for staff development, performance evaluation, and operational discipline (e.g., safe operations). The candidate will apply basic engineering and scientific theories to conduct work that supports the selection and development of technical approaches to complex problems with oversight.

    The individual will be expected to support our scientists, engineers, and analysts on tasks and projects; support the generation of new ideas for and contributes technical content for small to medium proposals; supports scoping, scheduling, and budgeting for tasks; demonstrates ability to follow guidance, coaching, and mentoring; perform research, development, and analysis tasks with a high degree of quality, attention to detail, safety, and security awareness. In this position, the individual will collaborate with one or more principal investigators of current work, and directly contribute to one or more technical papers suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

    **Qualifications**

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Existing knowledge of controlled environment agriculture systems.

    + Experience\interest in analyzing energy use of controlled environment agriculture facilities and tradeoffs with productivity.

    + Basic programming skills for data analysis (e.g. Python, R)

    + A collaborative approach to problem-solving and the ability to work well with geographically distributed and interdisciplinary teams.

    + Demonstrated ability to write concisely and clearly.

    + A passion for learning and innovation to advance energy efficiency and sustainability.

    + Willingness to travel domestically for field work.

    **Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment**

    Not Applicable

    **Testing Designated Position**

    This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

    **About PNNL**

    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

    At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

    **Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity**

    Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

    We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected] .

    **Drug Free Workplace**

    PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

    If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

    **HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement**

    In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

    **Mandatory Requirements**

    Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

    **Rockstar Rewards**

    Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

    * Research Associates excluded.

    **Once eligibility requirements are met.

    Click Here For Rockstar Rewards (https://careers.pnnl.gov/rockstar-rewards)

    **Notice to Applicants**

    PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

    As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

    **Minimum Salary**

    USD $69,000.00/Yr.

    **Maximum Salary**

    USD $119,100.00/Yr.


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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