Thursday, 3 September 2015

Bioinformatics Scientist University of Connecticut - Hartford, Connecticut Area

Bioinformatics Scientist

University of Connecticut - Hartford, Connecticut Area



Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut seeks a Bioinformatics Scientist to serve faculty, researchers, and graduate students on the main UConn campus and the UCHC within the Center for Genome Innovation housed in the cross-campus Institute for Systems Genomics (isg.uconn.edu). We are seeking applications from dynamic, motivated individuals interested in providing computational biology and statistical expertise to help develop and analyze a variety of projects. The Bioinformatics Scientist will work closely with members of the Center for Genome Innovation (sequencing core facility) to support investigators as they design their experiments, particularly those that involve next-generation sequencing data. The user base of the CGI is broad, and the successful candidate can expect to work on a diverse array of problems in a range of systems (both model and non-model organisms).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will provide consultation to faculty, researchers, and graduate students on the use of specific computing tools for solving a broad range of problems in biology, interface with biologists and computer scientists, and maintain web and tutorial resources. They will have an excellent command of verbal and written communication to facilitate the dissemination of results through presentations, reports, and scientific publications. They will stay informed on the latest software tools and test these for possible integration into existing analysis pipelines.

APPOINTMENT TERMS
Candidates with commensurate experience will be considered at the more advanced Academic Assistant 3 classification. This is a non-tenure track, annual 11-month appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
M.S. with two or more years' post M.S. work experience or Ph.D. in bioinformatics or a related area; direct experience or equivalent skills to design experiments and analyze data from studies focused on: RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, RAD-Seq, metagenomics, genome assembly, variant detection, and/or phylogenetics. Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Perl or Python) as well as fluency in Unix and comfort in high performance computing environments is expected. Excellent project management and organization skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Solid foundation in statistics as well as software development is desired. Expertise in R/Bioconductor is desired.

About this company

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is one of America's top research universities. It is home to more than 30,000 students, 1,300 faculty, 214,000 proud alumni, and a handsome husky named Jonathan.

The University has fourteen schools and colleges: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business, Dental Medicine, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work. Students can choose from eight undergraduate bachelor's degrees with 102 possible majors, as well as seventeen graduate/doctoral degrees and five professional degree programs (MD, JD, etc.).

UConn's main campus in Storrs is admitting the highest-achieving freshmen in University history. Student diversity continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. It's a great time to be a Husky!

Manufacturing Engineering Intern Bradley Corporation - Menomonee Falls, WI

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Bradley Corporation - Menomonee Falls, WI


Job description

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support Manufacturing lines
  • Develop solutions to streamline processes
  • Document production line layout
  • Analyze data
  • Communicate with Operators and Manufacturing Engineers to maximize efficiency of programs
  • Assist Manufacturing Engineers in daily functions
  • Other related duties and projects as requested

 

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

Junior or Senior level student pursing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills along with basic computer acumen using MS Office products and CAD software.  Previous experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

 Click here to apply for this job : https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/69307026?trk=jserp_job_details_text

Network & Systems Consultant Managed Solution - Greater San Diego Area

Network & Systems Consultant

Managed Solution - Greater San Diego Area


Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a client facing Systems Administrator /Network Administrator who will be onsite managing small to medium LAN/WAN environments. This position offers the opportunity to interact with a variety of network environments with multiple responsibilities and challenges. Our clients will rely on you for your expertise and innovative solutions, network and systems administration, cloud strategies, disaster recovery initiatives, infrastructure design and deployments, along with your ability to be their Technical Advisor. You will be an integral part of a team that is quickly becoming the most respected and well recognized Managed Services provider. This is a significant opportunity to work for one of Southern California's fastest growing IT companies in a highly visible role, where you will be rewarded with personal, professional and technical development while contributing to the long-term strategy of our systems offerings.

 

Your Initiatives will include:

- Act as a customer facing systems consultant, technical advisor and onsite resource

- Be our clients' technology advocate to identify technical opportunities for additional services

- Manage customer on boarding requirements

- Act as technical escalation point of managed customers

- Automate processes to improve efficiencies

- Configure and utilize monitoring tools to ensure high uptime

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills & Requirements:

- 3-7+ years' experience in providing server/desktop support in a Microsoft environment.

- Candidate must demonstrate experience with Windows 2003/2008/2012 servers, Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010/2013, Windows XP/7/8 and Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013. Experience in other Microsoft applications is a huge plus.


 

Required Skills:

Windows Server

Exchange

Messaging
Design/Documentation
Active Directory Administration

Group Policy Administration

Security

Storage

Network Monitoring Tools

 

Certifications Preferred:

MCSE or MCITP

 

Educational Experience Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

 

To be Successful you will need:

Adaptability & Flexibility-Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions

High Standards-Takes accountability and ownership

Work Ethic-Possesses strong willingness and drive to succeed

Enthusiasm-Displays a positive and can do attitude

Communication-Excellent oral and written communication skills

Organization & Planning-Manages priorities and commitments in a productive manner

Customer Service- Able to work and communicate with a variety of customers


Click here to apply for this job : https://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/69949780?trk=jserp_job_details_text

Sunday, 30 August 2015

Sr. Administrative Assistant Waggener Edstrom Worldwide - Bellevue, WA, US

Sr. Administrative Assistant

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide - Bellevue, WA, US


Job description

When you work at Waggener Edstrom, you will find compelling work, global partnerships, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a difference. We value those who share our passion and belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. We invest in our future by creating a fun workplace full of creative, skilled, curious and enthusiastic people. If that sounds like you, we want you here.

Come join the Waggener Edstrom Communications Administrative Team! The primary role of this position is to support key senior personnel on a fast-paced, dynamic team and be an active member of the larger administrative staff.  This position is ideal for someone who is an experienced administrative professional, flexible, enthusiastic and comes with strong multi-tasking & prioritization skills.

• Provide a high level of strategic, thoughtful support to a team of executives

• Understand the agency's business and how the team's priorities fit into larger agency business goals

• Proactive – take the initiative in support of the executives' needs

• Maintain high level of customer service (both to internal and external clients)

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of support role

• Leadership/mentorship role with other administrative team members

• Act as liaison between senior team members, organizations, internal and external clients and media

• Edit documents as requested.

• Frequently develop or write correspondence on behalf of team.

• Create and format documents and presentations electronically

• Screen incoming calls, correspondence and interoffice materials; determine priority and respond appropriately.

• Management of executive(s) calendar

• May process other senior team members' e-mail as requested

• May process senior team members' expense reports

• Errands for business reasons as needed and appropriate

• Coordinate shipping for daily Federal Express packages

• Manage logistics for executive travel, client meetings and activities, and teleconferences

• Keep appropriate team/client files and records as requested to ensure completeness, historical accuracy and easy retrieval of information.

• Responsible for central filing system, including hard copy and electronic, in accordance with agency guidelines.

• Own and/or coordinate client and/or team budget, including summarization, running/interpreting reports and in some cases, projecting expenditures

• Education: High school education with a preference of an additional two to four years of university and/or trade school, or other administrative training in business, office administration or secretarial services

• Experience preferred: Five to seven years equivalent level of experience, preferably in a similarly fast-paced and demanding environment

• Ability to accurately keyboard at 60+ wpm

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is required

• Ability to be objective and discreet with sensitive information

• Ability to delegate appropriately

• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism

• Ability to manage high levels of stress

• Ability to work in a team setting with diverse personalities

• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision

• Basic math ability

• Excellent grammatical, editing and proofreading skills

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

• Possess excellent oral/written and interpersonal communication skills

• Professional voice/appearance

• Strong sense of professional savvy and ability to exercise accordingly

• Working knowledge of office and administrative procedures, including office machines and computer hardware/software

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When you work at Waggener Edstrom, you will find compelling work, global partnerships, worthwhile professional development, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a difference. We value those who share our passion and belief in the power of change, discovery and innovation. We invest in our future by creating a fun workplace full of creative, skilled, curious and enthusiastic people. If that sounds like you, we want you here.

Come join the Waggener Edstrom Communications Administrative Team! The primary role of this position is to support key senior personnel on a fast-paced, dynamic team and be an active member of the larger administrative staff.  This position is ideal for someone who is an experienced administrative professional, flexible, enthusiastic and comes with strong multi-tasking & prioritization skills.

• Provide a high level of strategic, thoughtful support to a team of executives

• Understand the agency's business and how the team's priorities fit into larger agency business goals

• Proactive – take the initiative in support of the executives' needs

• Maintain high level of customer service (both to internal and external clients)

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of support role

• Leadership/mentorship role with other administrative team members

• Act as liaison between senior team members, organizations, internal and external clients and media

• Edit documents as requested.

• Frequently develop or write correspondence on behalf of team.

• Create and format documents and presentations electronically

• Screen incoming calls, correspondence and interoffice materials; determine priority and respond appropriately.

• Management of executive(s) calendar

• May process other senior team members' e-mail as requested

• May process senior team members' expense reports

• Errands for business reasons as needed and appropriate

• Coordinate shipping for daily Federal Express packages

• Manage logistics for executive travel, client meetings and activities, and teleconferences

• Keep appropriate team/client files and records as requested to ensure completeness, historical accuracy and easy retrieval of information.

• Responsible for central filing system, including hard copy and electronic, in accordance with agency guidelines.

• Own and/or coordinate client and/or team budget, including summarization, running/interpreting reports and in some cases, projecting expenditures

• Education: High school education with a preference of an additional two to four years of university and/or trade school, or other administrative training in business, office administration or secretarial services

• Experience preferred: Five to seven years equivalent level of experience, preferably in a similarly fast-paced and demanding environment

• Ability to accurately keyboard at 60+ wpm

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is required

• Ability to be objective and discreet with sensitive information

• Ability to delegate appropriately

• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism

• Ability to manage high levels of stress

• Ability to work in a team setting with diverse personalities

• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision

• Basic math ability

• Excellent grammatical, editing and proofreading skills

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

• Possess excellent oral/written and interpersonal communication skills

• Professional voice/appearance

• Strong sense of professional savvy and ability to exercise accordingly

• Working knowledge of office and administrative procedures, including office machines and computer hardware/software

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Administrative Assistant Administrative/Medical Assistant - Littleton, CO, US

Administrative Assistant

Administrative/Medical Assistant - Littleton, CO, US

Job description

Listing Info

  • Year contract

  • Will be responsible for front office duties in busy Corporate Wellness Center. Answering phones, scheduling patients, ordering of office supplies, scanning documents and putting in patient charts. Assisting medical staff with daily operations of Wellness Clinic.

    Performs a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for assigned supervisor/manager or senior staff member. Performs normal office functions such as setting up and maintaining alphabetical, numerical and/or subject files; interviewing callers and making proper referrals; arranging meetings and conferences; and receiving, referring, or answering mail. May take and transcribe dictation; uses personal computers and standard desktop software to compose report, correspondence and memorandums; reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures. May provide guidance and direction, as needed, to lower-level secretaries and other clerical employees

    Support Relationships: - Supports associates managers, managers and/or senior managers

    High School Diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized training in specific aspects of job functions and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks and 1 years experience.

    Mandatory

    Good communication skills.
    Exceptional customer service skills.
    Computer literacy and skills
    Good organizational skills,
    Great team player

    Desired

    Medical Background, Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant.

    Computer Skills Outlook/MS Office 4-5 Years

    Clinical Administrative Coordinator - Maryland Heights, MO UnitedHealth Group - Maryland Heights, MO, US

    Clinical Administrative Coordinator - Maryland Heights, MO

    UnitedHealth Group - Maryland Heights, MO, US


    Job description

    Position Description

    Energize your career with one of Healthcare's fastest growing companies.  

     

    You dream of a great career with a great company – where you can make an impact and help people.  We dream of giving you the opportunity to do just this.  And with the incredible growth of our business, it's a dream that definitely can come true. Already one of the world's leading Healthcare companies, UnitedHealth Group is restlessly pursuing new ways to operate our service centers, improve our service levels and help people lead healthier lives.  We live for the opportunity to make a difference and right now, we are living it up.

     

    This opportunity is with one of our most exciting business areas: Optum –a growing part of our family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a Fortune 17 leader.

     

    Optum helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their healthcare needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.

    Talk about meaningful work. Talk about an important role. Let's talk about your next career move. Due to our expanding business, UnitedHealth Group is seeking Clinical Administrative Coordinators who share our passion for helping others live healthier lives. As one of the world's leading health care companies, UnitedHealth Group is pursuing innovative new ways to operate our service centers and improve on our ability to deliver high-quality care doing your life's best work.

    What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You'll work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.

    Positions in this function are responsible for processing requests for peer review scheduling between facility attending physicians and Optum MDs. Schedulers are detail oriented with workflows and time zone issues as well as licensure and regulatory requirements surrounding peer review scheduling. Carefully monitors turnaround time requirements. Incumbents are regularly responsible for dealing professionally with confidential information while performing several aspects of assigned work. Schedulers work under general supervision.

    Primary Responsibilities:
     
    • Assures peer reviews are scheduled with appropriately licensed MD based on a number of factors within expected turnaround times.
    • Contacts treating facility to determine attending MD availability.
    • Determines if MD availability is exhausted so that review can be sent for external MD organization.
    • Completes and submits external reviewer form including clinical summary taken from member's record.
    • Processes external review clinical reports to assure sign off within required turnaround time and by appropriately licensed MD.
    • Is logged into and answers Queue line calls.
    • Identifies scheduling issues and discusses solutions with senior or supervisor.
    • responds to questions from internal and external parties involved in the scheduling process.

    Job

    Clinical Admin & Processing

    Primary Location

    US-MO-Maryland Heights

    Organization

    Behavioral Solutions

    Number of Openings


  • Required Qualifications
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • 2+ years of Customer Service experience
    • Scheduling experience within a Clinical or Business setting
    • Experience applying specific policies or standards to daily work to assure compliance with relevant regulations
    • Ability to navigate a computer and Windows including Microsoft Word and Excel
    Preferred Qualifications: 
    • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
    • Direct experience scheduling peer reviews or working with healthcare regulatory and compliance issues
    • Knowledge of HIPAA compliance
    • Previous experience with benefits and medical terminology
    • Healthcare experience
    • Experience working with ICD9/CPT codes
    • Experience analyzing patient records
    • Experience working in a mental health/substance abuse facility

    Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.

    Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.


    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - CINCINNATI, OH Compass Group - Cincinnati, OH, US

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - CINCINNATI, OH

    Compass Group - Cincinnati, OH, US


    Job description

    Listing Info

    A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

    Job Description

    Crothall Healthcare, a division of Compass Group North America, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, business facilities management, clinical engineering, plant operations and maintenance, hospitality resource centers, and energy & asset management. Crothall Healthcare is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.

    And, as a member of Compass Group North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. Generous compensation, flexible benefits package, intense training, unrivaled career opportunities, and a shared passion for quality attract the best people to Crothall Healthcare. The opportunity for greatness is real at Crothall Healthcare and throughout the Compass world.

    If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference, Crothall is the place for you. We are looking for energetic, passionate and career minded people to join our team and help grow our business.

    You will assist the Unit Director and the department, providing an array of administrative, research, support and logistics services. The Administrative Assistant is expected to model Crothall's values and performance expectations as a representative of the company. Service is to be rendered promptly, efficiently and courteously. Follow-up is to be immediate and thorough.

    Responsibilities
    • Make appointments, screen visitors and telephone calls
    • Prepare confidential reports including periodic statistical reports, attend staff meetings and record minutes
    • Greet and escort visitors and give routine information, within the policy of the facility
    • Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, maintaining, comparing, checking and filing miscellaneous statements, tabulations and reports
    • May maintain payroll records
    • May serve as receptionist for department work area
    • Receive data on various phases of facility operations, reviewing for accuracy and completeness
    • Perform other clerical duties incidental to the operation of the department


    Qualifications
    • Minimum of 2 years administrative experience required
    • High School Diploma/GED required
    • Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
    • Demonstrate and maintain an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information
    • Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
    • Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
    • Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures
    • Advanced skills in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required


    Great People. Great Service. Great Results. 
    At Compass Group, The Americas Division, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group, The Americas Division is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.

    Achieving leadership in the support services industry
    Compass Group, The Americas Division is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    Job ID: JA08281551902