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Patient Recruitment & Engagement Lead (remote)

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific's PPD division is seeking a Patient Recruitment & Engagement Lead. This role involves managing global Patient Recruitment strategies for drug trials, leading implementation of recruitment strategies, collaborating with clinical teams, maintaining compliance, and overseeing project financials. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, previous patient recruitment experience, and strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. The position is home-based in the US, UK, Italy, France, or Spain, with a salary range of $100,000 - $140,000 USD. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive benefits and a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Athlete Evaluator

Company: Area Scouts

Location: Bowling Green, KY / Remote

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Area Scouts | Sports - Regional Manager | Athlete Evaluator

Company: Area Scouts

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Area Scouts is a rapidly growing athlete health and development platform, aiming to become the world's leading program. They offer full-time and part-time positions for sports coaches, instructors, trainers, physical therapists, evaluators, and scouts. The company is committed to preventing youth sports injuries through proper athlete development, and they provide comprehensive training, medical/dental benefits, and flexible schedules. Area Scouts emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and they promote within the organization. Their mission is to ensure athletes' health and provide high-level training at affordable costs.

Technical Training Specalist

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Wroclaw, Poland / Remote

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The job role involves training fresh recruits to service LEAP engines for a major MRO in West Poland. The successful candidate will teach fundamental skills, develop trainees' abilities, and work with the training team to improve the process. The position offers a stable job, competitive salary, personal development opportunities, and co-financing for commuting expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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