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Hotel Staff - Lead Cooks, Cooks and Food Service Workers

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research and treatment institution, is seeking candidates for various positions in their new Hotel set to open in 2022. Available roles include Lead Cook, Cook, and Food Service Workers/Stewards. The Lead Cook will oversee food preparation and staff, requiring 5 years of experience and a ServeSafe Certificate. Cooks will prepare meals for various periods and events, needing a High School Diploma and Safe Serve Certification. Food Service Workers/Stewards will assist in food preparation, delivery, and kitchen maintenance, preferably with basic food handling skills. All positions require adherence to City of Hope's policies and guidelines, including vaccination due to new State of California mandates.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Tracy, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Corporate Security Systems Engineer

Company: City National Bank

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Corporate Security Systems Engineer role involves supporting the Corporate Security Systems Manager in developing, designing, testing, installing, and administering the bank's security systems. This includes access control, video surveillance, alarms, security databases, and more. The role requires staying updated on security trends, interfacing with various teams, and providing 24/7 on-call support for security systems issues. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and administering business systems or security systems, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Secondary Markets Product Lead

Company: City National Bank

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

City National Bank is seeking a Secondary Markets Product Lead to manage mortgage secondary market activities, including Agency pricing and whole loan sales to private investors. The role involves developing and leading secondary market activities and initiatives, managing investor relationships, and establishing daily pricing for conforming mortgages. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in banking, product management, and strategic planning, with a strong understanding of conforming pricing and the whole loan sale process. The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, and commission potential, and is eligible for benefits and perks. City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

PCA Per Diem - Peds

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research, treatment, and educational institution, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). The PCA will deliver patient care services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, demonstrating competence and adhering to City of Hope's standards. Key responsibilities include providing accurate, reliable, and courteous services, maintaining current knowledge of organizational standards, and participating in a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Nursing Assistant program, or enrollment in an RN program with at least one medical surgical clinical rotation. BLS CPR certification is required. This is a per-diem, day shift position with the possibility of becoming regular. City of Hope is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Senior Software Engineer, Client AI

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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