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Meet with recruiters for on the spot hiring and earn what you deserve

2008-10-04T09:28:57-07:00

The County of Los Angeles, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Federal Credit Union, USC, Time Warner, The LAPD, Water District of Southern California, Securitas, Sears Marketing, Tinity Financial, Alta Med, Volt Staffing, Alcoa Fastening Systems, Los Angeles Unified School District, Zenith Insurance, University of Phoenix, Donor Services, Sheriff's Department, Gas Company are just a sampling of the dozens of top tier companies that will be hiring at Working World's October 8th Hiring Fair (Wednesday) at the Universal City Hilton. The Job Fair is from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.

THE HIRING EVENT IS FREE!

Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes. We offer discounted parking validation and there is great public transportation access. The address is 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal city, 91608. (Walking distance from Universal Studios)

Be one of the the first 150 people to attend the Early Bird 11:00 Seminar "How to Ace the Job Fair" and receive two free passes to the L.A. Zoo.

GC/MS and LC/MS Field Service Technician (Los Angeles)

2008-10-03T05:50:56-07:00

SUMMARY
Complete initial set-up, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, equipment modifications, and installation of GC, LC and MS equipment. Factory-trained candidate required. Candidate must be able to provide excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1.Setup, PM, troubleshoot, repair and install analytical equipment.
2.Types of equipment may include but are not limited to LC/MS/MS systems.
3.Ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication, dedication to resolving customer equipment performance issues/problems and completing service reports and other administrative duties as required.
4.Ensure service work is completed effectively and complete paperwork in a timely fashion in accordance with company policies.
5.Increase company growth by identifying sales opportunities, recommending appropriate products and services to customers, and identifying new potential customers in local service area.
6.Establish and maintain effective relationship with customers, colleagues and management. Communicate timely and effectively with customers regarding PMs and routine service calls.
7.Maintain courteous and professional demeanor when working with customers, contractors, management and co-workers. Utilize customer policies when entering and exiting customer facilities and abide by GenTech policies and procedures.
8.Respond to routine customer and sales questions regarding equipment operation and performance. At management discretion, provide on-site support to the sales team by identifying opportunities, sizing and utility requirements.
9.Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires lifting (up to 50 lbs., 100 lbs with help) bending, squatting, sitting, standing and twisting. Must be able and willing to travel up to 8 hours to customer sites that include but are not limited to: universities, pharmaceutical production facilities, laboratories. May be subject to customer drug testing, customer specific safety training, or customer standard operating procedure training.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
Minimum of 3+ years in the repair and maintenance of GC, LC and MS equipment preferred. Factory-trained candidate required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Strong technical and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency in computer and Windows software required. Strong organization and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and without close supervision. Flexibility to handle multiple and changing priorities. Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required. Clean driver�s license required.

General knowledge of principals and methods of analytical equipment. Basic knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical systems.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
�Salary commensurate with experience
�Medical insurance
�401(k) participation with employer match
�Paid vacation and holidays
�Travel expense reimbursement and travel incentive bonuses
�Company vehicle, if applicable
�Company supplied cell phone

Interested in Cosmetics ? (Chatsworth)

2008-10-02T10:54:24-07:00

Have a passion for skincare and hair care?

If you have a B.A degree in biology or better and are interested in an entry level position in the Personal Care industry, we will train you.

Good laboratory and communication skills a must. Opportunities for advancement. We are located in the northern San Fernando Valley. Starting pay is 28,000/year plus medical, dental, 401(k) and profit sharing. If this is interesting to you, please email your resume to:

Paid Intern: Biomedical Technology Market Research (Los Angeles - Valencia)

2008-10-02T00:40:37-07:00

The Alfred Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering is seeking a Biomedical Engineering student for a paid internship position for ~15 (up to 20) hours per week. This is a market research position, not an engineering position, however the candidate will be exposed to cutting edge medical device, biotechnology and pharmaceutical technology and the skills in a biomedical curriculum will support understanding of the projects.

There is some flexibility in the exact days and times when the intern would work, however there needs to be consistency, at least from quarter/semester to quarter/semester. The primary responsibilities include market research for emerging medical devices such as competitive analysis, market size determination and clinical assessment. The selected candidate will have experience, comfort and understanding of online based research that will be used to source market statistics, competitive data and other information. Fluency in use of PubMed is important and the applicant must be able demonstrate first hand, current and top of the class skills in this area.

The intern will complete a wide range of analytical tasks supporting the due diligence research that is executed to determine the potential for successful commercialization of a wide range of medical technologies. Outcomes of this research are used to support the allocation of financial resources to fund development activities at elite universities. The research will be performed primarily on medical device technology and to a much lesser extent pharmaceuticals and biologics in a wide range of clinical subspecialties.

The intern must have stellar verbal, written and oral communication skills, and must have experience using and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience with and proficiency in graphics programs like Illustrator or Quark and Photoshop are a desired (but not essential) adjunct to the scientific and analytical skills as they have been shown to support the ability to convey complex data in a format easily understandable for a wide range of stakeholders.

Please send your resume and a cover letter about your interest in this position. Please do not call about this opportunity as we are not staffed to respond to inquiries by telephone.

Part Time Position
This is not a full time position, nor will it expand into a full time position. In addition, enrollment in a BME program or a MBS (Masters in Biological Science) or an aligned graduate program is critical for selection. Enrollment in an allied basic science curriculum such as chemistry or biochemistry may also be considered. It is the desire to have the intern physically present at the Alfred Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering in Valencia, California for the working hours although some accommodation may be made for telecommuting for part of the hours. Preference will be given for a candidate who resides close to the Foundation. The position reports to the Vice President, Commercialization.

Payment
This intern position pays $15 per hour.

Location:
The Alfred Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering is located in Valencia, California, approximately 40 minutes north of Los Angeles in the 167 acre Mann Biomedical Technology Park where this position would be headquartered

Overview of the Foundation for Biomedical Engineering:
Mr. Alfred E. Mann, a successful serial entrepreneur for more than 40 years in Southern California has endowed the philanthropic Alfred Mann Foundation for Biomedical Engineering (AEMFBE) to assist with the establishment of 10 - 12 research and development institutes at elite universities across the United States and in other countries outside the US to expedite the commercialization of lifesaving biomedical technologies. Each Institute, once selected, receives an initial philanthropic endowment of at least $100 million for the development of medical technologies. Three Alfred Mann Institutes have been initiated: University of Southern California became operational in 2001, the Technion (Israel) in 2006 and Purdue University in 2007. Two additional universities have been awarded and their names will be disclosed in 2009. Ultimately, the AEMFBE will be responsible for facilitating collaboration between the Alfred Mann Institutes at the respective campuses and will provide specialized services such as marketing, business development, manufacturing development guidance and legal counsel.

Mr. Mann dedicated his career to improving the quality of life for those suffering from debilitating medical conditions and now desires to focus his philanthropic efforts on the continued development of innovative medical solutions.

Teach MCAT for The Princeton Review - Earn $30/hr! (San Fernando Valley)

2008-09-29T17:49:29-07:00

Part-Time MCAT Instructor
Entry Level Position

The Princeton Review, an educational company specializing in test preparation, seeks individuals with a passion for teaching and great background in Physics, Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and English.

Our mission is to help students make the transition from university to medical school, acting as an older sibling or coach might, providing expertise, but also personal attention, compassion and motivation. We help students find, get into, pay for and succeed in school. We think that�s why more than 98% of our students say that they would recommend us to a friend and why no company has a better reputation for its genuine commitment to students. We seek to include people in our community who can uphold this commitment.

For more information about The Princeton Review, visit our website at: www.princetonreview.com

Job Description:
The position available is: Part-Time Instructor

This is position offers high-level teaching experience, but can be fit in with other teaching and research commitments.

As a teacher, you would use your teaching skills along with training and materials we provide to help a small group of students (25 students max) develop skills in your area of expertise.

Courses are taught by teams of 5 instructors (the course has Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics and Verbal components). Summer courses start late-May and run through to August, and successful candidates will have the option of staying on to teach our Spring courses, which begin in mid-January. The commitment is typically one or two 2.5 hour of class per week with occasional weeks off. Science teachers do not have to do any grading. The syllabi and textbooks are provided. Successful candidates are paid to attend a training session.

Our classroom culture is casual. But at the same time, we are THE experts in the test prep industry. If you think you can strike that balance between putting people at ease and impressing them by having all the answers, this could be the job for you!

Qualifications and Requirements:

*Great test-taking skills and a damn good score on the MCAT!
*Bachelor�s degree required
*previous teaching experience is preferred but not required
*excellent public speaking, presentation and communication skills
*strong organizational and time management skills

Starting Payrate: $23/hr, or $30/hr with a Master�s Degree or Phd, plus agressive bonuses based on student evaluations and other criteria.

Job Location: We run courses in Pasadena, Arcadia, Northridge and Encino.

Position type: Part-time Instructor

Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to contact us early as this makes our hiring and training process run more smoothly for all involved. Positions may be filled on a rolling basis should suitable candidates be found so it�s difficult to give absolute deadlines.

Start Date: Your training starts in late October, and courses are scheduled to start the first week of January.

Please send resume and cover letter (and make the cover letter interesting!) to: Ms. Lindsey Emerson, Graduate Recruiting Manager of the San Fernando Valley Office, Email: infovalley@review.com.

You may also fax: (818) 995-6136, or mail to: The Princeton Review, Attn.: Ms. Lindsey Emerson, 16661 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA, 91436

Regulatory Affairs Mgr - FDA (North Valley - Valencia)

2008-09-26T13:25:15-07:00

Regulatory Affaris Manager needed to handle worldwide submissions and compliance activities and preparing regulatory applications, acting as primary interface with FDA, registrars and other regulatory bodies in order to obtain and approve to perform clinical evaluations of products.

BS degree in life sciences, statistics, physcis and engineering with 5 yrs related experience or training in FDA regulatory affairs and clinical research.

Electrical Engineer/Test Engineer (North Valley - Valencia)

2008-09-26T13:21:35-07:00

Sr. Electrical Engineer
needed to develop and prototype electronic circuit designs for external medical device quipment support medical technology. Apply engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems, create and implement verificaiton and validation testing plans and procedures. Work will involve all phases of product development from concept through quaification and field test and support. Document the engineering design and test plans and results. MSEE with 5 yrs experience with analog and digital design. Troubleshooting prototype designs from concept to production. Coil design and switched mjode power supply design is a plus.

Test Engineer
needed to conduct development, design, integration of tests and tests systems for medical devices and accessories. Undergrad in EE desire or may be an Engineering Tech degree with 8 yrs experience in RF test with digital signal processing or application specific integrated circuit test experience. MS degree from 4 yrs college specializing in RF communication, analog, digitial and instrumentation or 4 yrs related exp.

Director, R&D Decorative Pigments

2008-09-24T10:02:03-07:00

Description:

If you are seeking a more technical leadership role, prefer a varied environment and working with a highly motivated group, then send us your resume/CV.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior R&D Manager for the Flex Products business unit within JDSU.
We are a developer and manufacturer of high-performance color shifting and specialty pigments for the high value document (or currency) security and brand authentication/differentiation markets.

This position will be responsible for managing a Science & Technology function and associated budget and insuring the success of major products/programs/projects.
Incumbent will work closely with Marketing and Sales teams who are generating Revenues in excess of $30 million.
As a member of the division functional team the S&T Director is expected to contribute to the development and exectution of the organization's business strategy.
There will be multiple engineering managers reporting to this individual as will other high level individual contributors.
This individual must demonstrate the ability to focus primarily on the advanced and strategic versus sustaining technology.
Successful candidate must be able to interface both cross-functionally and at high levels.
Candidate must be an influencer and be able to influence both internally and externally.
A proven ability to utilize personal leadership, communications and team development skills to create a high perfomance, innovative engineering team is a must.
Candidate will have demonstrated the ability to interface with Operations to successfully transfer products through PDP into production.
Prior experience working with multi-site operating units is helpful.

Qualifications:

Please review the checks we will use to evaluate your background:

- BSc in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline; MBA preferred

- 10+ years experience

- Proven ability to align roadmaps internally and with customers; develop products with focus on cost leadership and manufacturability; mentor and develop team.

- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role for several technical disciplines

- Excellent project management skills managing diverse teams and complex projects.

- Demonstrated ability to problem solve across disciplines and take well educated risks to advance technology without impacting market commitments.

- Past experience working with marketing, sales and customer to define next gen products.

- Understanding of manufacturing environment and designing for manufacturability.

- Experience in managing budgets.

- Can readily communicate and articulate vision across multiple levels.

Personal:

- Self motivated

- Drive to be the best

- Achieves best in class results with best in class teamwork

- A passion for transformation

- Intellectually and operationally compelling

- Places a priority on both learning and teaching

**Some travel required.

JDSU, a worldwide leading provider of broadband test & measurement solutions and optical products for communications, commercial and consumer markets, employs a wide array of scientific, engineering, and manufacturing talent. Providing innovative solutions for industrial, commercial and consumer applications, JDSU offers professional challenge and development for exceptional individuals who thrive on change and will flourish in a diverse, progressive work environment. JDSU is an equal opportunity employer. Additional information about the company is available at www.jdsu.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Click Here to Apply

Chemist/ Formulator (Chatsworth)

2008-09-23T09:15:18-07:00

A growing cosmetic manufacturer located in Chatsworth CA, is looking for a formulating/R&D Chemist to join our team We are specifically looking for someone who can work with our customers needs, taking projects from concept to full production process. Company is currently a registered California Manufacturer and is looking to be FDA licensed within the next 12 months.

Please note: Appropriate candidate will have experience in the cosmetics field, with an emphasis on natural formulations.

Requirements include but are not limited to:
� degree in Chemistry (preferably masters)
� 2+ years of experience working in the Cosmetic Industry - Formulating and commercializing
� Responsible for analyzing and interpreting stability data for product specification changes -Development of new cosmetic products and reformulation of existing formulas - Overseeing compounding and compounding employees
� Proficiency in technical writing skills
� Team player

Skills:
� Must have excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
� Ability to interpret and translate results
� Must be self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, critical thinking skills, and roll up your sleeves �can do� attitude- multi-tasker
� Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
� Experience with Natural Product Formulation

Hours are 7a.m. - 4p.m.
Send resume to lm@dermae.net or fax 805 582 2730

RN/Physician Substitute at Donation Center (Van Nuys)

2008-09-22T07:21:39-07:00

At Biotherapeutics Laboratories, Inc. we create a professional environment for our donors and are committed to operational excellence as well as personal safety. Due to our continued growth, we are actively seeking a full-time RN to be an integral part of our Plasma Center team in the San Fernando Valley. The RN will act as a physician substitute and perform the following duties:

�Perform medical histories and physical examinations of normal, healthy plasma donors.
�Supervise and/or administer vaccines to donors participating in immunization programs.
�Evaluate and follow-up on donor reactions.
�Perform periodic reviews of laboratory data and collections records to determine the donor�s continued safety and suitability.
�Provide counseling for donors with unsuitable test results.
�Offer direction and support to plasmapheresis staff

Additional Qualifications:

-Must hold a current RN License in the State of California.
-Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office including, Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
-Candidates with work experience with or in the following are preferred:
�Plasma collection center
�Plasmapheresis
�cGMP manufacturing environment

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401K opportunities.

Biotherapeutics Laboratories, Inc. is part of Cangene Corporation which is a Canadian biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets specialty plasma products and recombinant therapeutic products for international markets. EOE.

Interested in Cosmetics ? (Chatsworth)

2008-09-18T15:20:07-07:00

Chemist / Compounding Tech (Sherman Oaks)

2008-09-16T17:48:42-07:00

Formulator / Compounding Tech
A growing compounding Pharmacist located in San Fernando Valley CA, is looking for a formulating/R&D Chemist to join our team We are specifically looking for someone who can work with our customers needs, creating formula and be extremely good in math and calculate the right formulations.
Requirements include but are not limited to:
� degree in Chemistry
� 2+ years of experience working in the Cosmetic Industry and or oral vitamines- Formulating and commercializing
� Responsible for analyzing and interpreting the formulations.
stability data for product specification changes
-Development of new compounded products and reformulation of existing formulas - Overseeing compounding and compounding employees
� Proficiency in technical writing skills
� Team player

Hours are 9a.m.-6p.m. M-F
Send resume to jayerx@yahoo.com or fax 866-292-5661

Technician Assistant (Simi Valley, CA)

2008-09-16T10:27:58-07:00

Columbia Analytical Services (CAS), an employee-owned company, seeks a Technician Assistant for its Simi Valley, CA location.

Will be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of canisters, shipment of items, keeping supplies in stock and sample disposal; ordering of gas supplies and changing cylinders. Will serve as back-up courier.

Must be team oriented and committed to quality. This position requires multiple task handling and a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills. Good mechanical and/or computer skills are a plus. Must have a clean driving record.

CAS offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k), ESOP, health and life benefits, and flexible spending account.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Women/minorities/disabled/veterans encouraged to apply.

Submit resume to CAS, 2655 Park Center Drive, Suite A, Simi Valley, CA 93065.

Chemist/ Formulator (Chatsworth, CA)

2008-09-15T13:15:49-07:00

Chemist/ Formulator
A growing cosmetic manufacturer located in Chatsworth CA, is looking for a formulating/R&D Chemist to join our team We are specifically looking for someone who can work with our customers needs, taking projects from concept to full production process. Company is currently a registered California Manufacturer and is looking to be FDA licensed within the next 12 months.
Requirements include but are not limited to:
� degree in Chemistry (preferably masters)
� 2+ years of experience working in the Cosmetic Industry - Formulating and commercializing
� Responsible for analyzing and interpreting stability data for product specification changes -Development of new cosmetic products and reformulation of existing formulas - Overseeing compounding and compounding employees
� Proficiency in technical writing skills
� Team player

Skills:
� Must have excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
� Ability to interpret and translate results
� Must be self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, critical thinking skills, and roll up your sleeves �can do� attitude- multi-tasker
� Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
� Experience with Natural Product Formulation a plus.

Base Salary plus bonuses, health insurance and pension plan
Hours are 7a.m.-4p.m.
Send resume to lm@dermae.net or fax 805 582 2730

Field Support and Applications Engineer

2008-09-11T10:45:55-07:00

Company Description: Gamma Medica-Ideas (GM-I) develops novel technologies to improve patient health through early diagnosis of disease and improved patient treatment, and by enabling new drug discovery. GM-I is dedicated to leading medical imaging into a new digital era with its unique sensor technologies. GM-I offers the FLEX Triumph� pre-clinical imaging platform for medical research and drug development. GM-I�s Triumph system combines PET, SPECT and CT modalities in the world�s first tri-modality system. The PET (LabPET�) and SPECT (X-SPECT�) sub-systems in the FLEX Triumph platform are the first truly digital systems in their markets, with unparallel performance compared with conventional systems. GM-I is a market leader in this type of imaging devices and has a large number of installations throughout the world. GE Healthcare recently became the exclusive distributor of GM-I�s pre-clinical imaging products globally. This agreement strengthens both companies� portfolios and gives customers greater access to pre-clinical imaging devices.

Job Description: As a Field Support and Applications Engineer you will be mainly responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of GM-I new pre-clinical imaging devices, performance of system acceptance testing, contributing to user and service documentation, and assisting Marketing, R&D, and Engineering departments in improving existing products. Responsibilities also include training, support and assistance to customers on use of our products.

Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering from an ABET accredited university with some undergraduate research experience.
- Hands-on, mechanically inclined.
- Computer hardware and software knowledge.
- Must be reliable, consistent, patient, and possess superb analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- 3 years of experience in the biomedical, control systems, automation, automotive, or other electro-mechanical field.
- Ability to travel up to 50% within the US, Europe, and Asia.
- Able to work in the US without the need of visa sponsorship or a non-resident visa.
- This position might need to be relocated in the US east coast, Europe, or Asia.

Preferred:
- Some experience or knowledge in medical imaging equipment.

Due to the nature of this job, you will be interacting with virtually every department in the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career engineer who would like to learn the different stages of a high-tech product creation from Research and Development to Engineering to Production to Sales and Marketing.

Senior and Junior Software Developer (Glendale)

2008-09-10T19:23:21-07:00

APPLIED MINDS, one of the most unique companies in the country, has TWO open positions for exceptional applicants to join our fast-paced non-corporate environment.

Led by Danny Hillis and Bran Ferren, we are a small company based in Glendale, CA that invents, designs and prototypes breakthrough products and services for both industry and government. Our interdisciplinary group includes artists, scientists and engineers, with skills in architecture, electronics, mechanics, physics, mathematics, robotics, biology, software development, system engineering, and storytelling.

Applicants must be vibrant self-motivated unique people who also engage in interesting activities outside of work. Strong technical skills are not nearly enough. You should also be a voracious learner, creative thinker, storyteller, and independent adventurer who enjoys working on cutting edge prototype technology in a broadly mixed development environment. Polymaths and multi-disciplinary individuals are a plus and will mesh well with AMI colleagues.

Determination of Senior or Junior level Software Developer candidates will be based on assessment of relative experience and expertise in these criteria:

Comfortable developing Windows applications in C++/ATL/WTL/Win32

Knowledge of C# / .NET / Java / Python a plus

Able to design/develop/debug complex multithreaded applications

Comfortable working independently and in small teams

Experience or desire to learn Image Processing, Computer/Vision, and Visualization

SR Developer: BA/BS plus 7 years experience, MS with experience preferred

JR Developer: BA/BS plus 3 years experience, MS with experience preferred

Please include a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Applied Minds specifically.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=50497 as a PDF or Word Doc attachment only.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Applied Minds is an equal opportunity employer who employs individuals based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilities, or any basis prohibited by law. Our business supports a drug free work environment, which may require pre-employment drug screening. We also conduct thorough background investigations and some positions may require security clearances or US citizenship.

Teach MCAT for The Princeton Review - Earn $30/hr! (San Fernando Valley)

2008-09-08T16:16:53-07:00