Title: Process Development Scientist Minneapolis Work Location: Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis or Minneapolis, Shift: No Department: LS-PS-ATA PDS Region 1 Recruiter: Jennifer Lovell MilliporeSigma is looking for a Process Development Scientist to join the technical branch of the commercial organization in the Midwest, working remotely from Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis or Minneapolis, and supporting process development and manufacturing sciences activities. The development scientist is part of a worldwide team of engineers and scientists reporting into the technical support group for MilliporeSigma’s Process Solutions business. - Lead development studies for purification of therapeutic proteins using MilliporeSigma technologies (sterile filtration, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, viral reduction filtration, chromatography) - Involve in selection/sizing, process optimization, and tech transfer for purification of new pharmaceuticals, focused on Phase I–III development - Provide customer consultations via email, telephone, or video - Collaborate with customer process development groups in the Central United States - Partner with local MilliporeSigma account managers to deliver technical expertise to customers - Support clinical and commercial scale implementations using sound engineering principles, including identifying CQAs and maintaining critical control parameters - Document customer interfacing activities in electronic systems; propose new technical ideas for the broader group and contribute to cross-functional strategy execution - This position will include travel of up to 30% within North America region Physical attributes: - Lifting of up to 50 pounds Who you are: Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Science discipline - 3+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification -OR- - Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Science discipline - 2+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification -OR- - PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences discipline - 1+ years of experience within pharmaceutical development, technology implementation, or protein or viral particle purification Preferred Qualifications: - An in-depth knowledge and understanding of bioprocess unit operations - Ability to derive relevant conclusions, based on the experimental results, and effectively communicate this to our customers - Excellent hands on laboratory skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other data analysis software - Sound understanding of downstream and/or upstream biomanufacturing process requirements, best practices, and industry standards - Comfort with making recommendations for future course of action based on experimental results - Ability to relay relevant results to sales, field marketing, etc. - Ability to identify scientific leadership opportunities and execute through lunch & learns, publications, presentations, etc. with a focus on customer collaboration - Ability to cope with change, adjust test plans quickly, and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty - Ability to build effective relationships; both internally and externally - Ability to produce quality written experimental reports and other appropriate documentation - Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently in a field-based position - Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively to diverse audiences through both written and oral communications Pay Range for this position: $89,800-$134,700. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. US Equal Employment Opportunities The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Principal Research Scientist Location: Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, United States Job Description: Job no: 503802 Work type: Regular Full-Time Capability Area: Health Care Programs JOB SUMMARY: Join the Health Care Programs Department at NORC as the newest Principal Research Scientist! Here you will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of one of the nation's most respected research institutions. The Principal Research Scientist will lead policy projects working with both the federal and state governments, focusing on health care financing and payment reform. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing alternative payment methodologies, including patient and provider attribution, risk adjustment, measures monitoring, benchmarking, and payment calculations for federal and state clients. This role may also be responsible for managing tasks or projects related to Medicaid financing and oversight, demonstrating subject matter expertise, and identifying new business opportunities and drafting and developing proposal responses describing payment model design and implementation. Ideal candidates will have a background in health policy and health care financing. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid payment is required, and direct experience working with the CMS Innovation Center and State Medicaid programs is preferred. Qualified applicants may be considered for other roles, such as Senior Fellow. Preferably, this position will have a hybrid work schedule of one or two days a week in either our Washington, DC or Chicago, IL office. Remote applicants may also be considered. DEPARTMENT: Health Care Programs Research NORC’s Health Care Programs team provides a wide array of services and expertise to support federal and state government and foundation clients in addressing health system transformation and delivery, payment reform and implementation, and a range of policy issues facing public health insurance programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace coverage. NORC’s expert staff has extensive knowledge of all aspects of health care delivery, from private marketplaces and employer-sponsored insurance to Medicare and Medicaid; from large health care systems to small clinics; and from the needs of children to those of older adults, and people with disabilities. Our expert team includes social scientists that acquire, collect, and analyze data from health care organizations and patients; evaluators; health services researchers; health-policy analysts; and professionals with first-hand experience running and supporting health care programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Play a lead role in growing NORC’s portfolio in the area of CMMI model implementation and monitoring contracts. - Guide clients in their development and implementation of value-based payment methods or alternative payment models, including such elements as patient attribution, risk adjustment, cost calculations, and tracking how payment flows among stakeholders and how payment supports improvements in access and quality. - Manage of a team of subject matter experts, data and analytic experts to ensure payment models are evidence-based and fast-paced work is done effectively - Mentor and grow staff capability and expertise related to alternative payment models and Medicaid financing (preferred). - Engage in business development activities including idea generation, federal proposal writing, and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) in the area of health care payment model design and implementation. - Guide programs and policymakers in using evidence to make decisions. - Author white papers, decision memos, briefs, and reports. - Present to clients as well as policy and professional audiences. - Participate in and contribute to internal discussions and strategic thinking concerning future research opportunities and the implications of ongoing policy-making for NORC. - Manage contracts and work closely with clients to ensure that contractual requirements (deliverables and timelines) and client expectations are met using the highest standards of quality and collegiality. - Monitor and oversee the financial and administrative aspects of ongoing projects. - Manage multiple project teams of senior, mid-level, and junior staff, and bring in experts as needed, to meet client expectations and contractual requirements. - Supervise and mentor junior staff. REQUIRED SKILLS: - At least 12 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility in the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of value-based payment models. Experience may be in state or federal government or other relevant experience such as a consulting firm, Accountable Care Organization or managed care organization. - At least 5 years of experience directing or managing projects in support of value-based payment, alternative payment models, or health policy, ideally in a design and implementation role. - Expert knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid policy including ongoing value-based care initiatives developed and implemented by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation and those developed by state Medicaid programs. - Strong understanding of federal and state health care policy environments, including knowledge of emerging key issues, Medicaid and Medicare payment systems, and value-based payment. - Deep understanding of varying value-based payment approaches and the design elements involved including attribution and risk-adjustment methods, cost benchmarking, and quality metrics measurement and calculation. - Familiarity and experience with CMS data and systems (e.g. Chronic Conditions Warehouse, Virtual Research Data Center, Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) Analytic Files (TAF), Model Space). - Master or Doctoral degrees in Public Policy, Health Economics, Health Services Research or related fields (training in an array of social science disciplines will be considered). - Ability to work in and with statistical packages, such as Python and SQL or Stata/ SAS/ R - Experience leading responses to requests for proposals and securing contracts to conduct high-caliber, compelling health services research projects for the federal or state government and philanthropic foundations. - Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to translate evidence for program and policy audiences. - Intellectual curiosity, strong problem solving, and relationship management skills - Ability to manage time to work on multiple projects simultaneously. - A strong foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and demonstrated experience designing and leading research studies. - Managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills to lead inter-disciplinary, cross-national project teams. - Experience with estimating project and proposal costs and managing project budgets - Occasional travel for site visits and meetings required. - Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. - Preferably, this position will have a hybrid work schedule of one or two days a week in either our Washington, DC or Chicago, IL office. Please include a CV and Cover Letter when applying. Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references upon request. SALARY AND BENEFITS: The pay range for this position is $171,000 to $220,000. This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to: - Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment - Dental and vision insurance - A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program - Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance - Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate’s placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs. This role is bonus eligible. Bonus payment is contingent upon program terms and individual performance. WHAT WE DO: NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge. WHO WE ARE: For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale. EEO STATEMENT: NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. #LI-MS1

Role Description Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: Environmental Science Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$70/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities - Build a realistic digital workspace centered on the Drive folders you use daily, including site assessment reports, permit applications, monitoring data summaries, and more. - Represent platforms like Esri ArcGIS, SAS, MATLAB, and Socrata. - Design multi-step tasks grounded in your real workflows, requiring navigation of multiple apps, files, and stakeholders to challenge frontier AI agents. - Collaborate with other environmental-science experts to design the environment, shape task scope, and review scenarios for realism and rigor. - Work asynchronously with research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria for environmental-science agent benchmarks. - Contribute to frontier AI research and benchmarking, directly informing how leading labs train and evaluate the next generation of AI systems. Qualifications - Must-Have: - 3+ years of full-time experience at a federal/state environmental agency, major environmental consulting firm, F500 sustainability team, or R1 university. - Background in environmental assessment and compliance, air, water, or waste permitting and monitoring, contaminated-site investigation/remediation, corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, or climate-risk analysis. - Day-to-day use of Esri ArcGIS, Google Maps Platform, SAS, MATLAB, and Socrata. - Strong analytical thinking and writing skills. - Preferred: - MS/PhD in environmental science, engineering, or related discipline. Requirements - This project will transition from an hourly rate to compensation based on throughput of quality work. Application Process - Upload resume - AI interview based on your resume - Submit form Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process - For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com - Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Role Description The Education Finance Associate will provide unbiased expert guidance to help College Coach clients understand college funding options, loan repayment strategies, and financial literacy information. - Build on college finance experience to work with a diverse group of College Coach clients at various socioeconomic levels. - Help clients successfully navigate the higher education system and complex education finance questions. - Conduct 1-1 counseling sessions about education finance by phone or in person. - Respond to helpdesk inquiries from corporate clients with professional prose. - Manage all administrative functions required for service delivery. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree (3 years of additional experience would be considered in lieu of an applicable degree). - 3 years experience managing Student Financial Aid (SFA) and institutional aid programs. Requirements - 3 years experience at multiple colleges or universities. - Experience should include needs analysis, packaging and appeals review, and extensive contact with students and parents. - Thorough understanding of student loan repayment strategies preferred. - Intimate understanding of the FSA regulations, merit aid processes, awarding processes at private colleges, and student and parent borrowing opportunities. - Fluency with basic software, web-based platforms, and Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, & Word). - Ability to maintain a professional manner under stressful situations and to manage difficult constituent expectations. - Ability to self-motivate and work independently to meet all deadlines, administrative, and client responsibilities; and be a team player. Benefits - Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $28.85 – $35.00 per hour. - The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Deadline to Apply This posting is anticipated to remain open until 5/29/2026. Life at Bright Horizons At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.