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Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in biology and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab. * * * ### Key Domains Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply — we’re excited to have you on the team! Molecular & Cellular Biology: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics Organismal & Evolutionary Biology: Evolutionary Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Virology, Botany, Zoology Biomedical & Applied Life Sciences: Immunology, Neurobiology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences: Biophysics, Structural Biology, Synthetic Biology, Environmental Biology * * * ### Key Responsibilities - Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across biology and biomedical domains. - Review outputs involving experimental design, data interpretation, and theoretical frameworks in biological sciences. - Identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning errors, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs. - Benchmark model performance on advanced biological and interdisciplinary research problems. - Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools. * * * ### Requirements - PhD (candidate/recipient) or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field. - Strong command of graduate-level biological concepts, experimental reasoning, and data interpretation. - Excellent written communication and analytical abilities. - Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting. * * * ### Role Details - Part-time (20 hours/week) - Remote and asynchronous work environment - Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors * * * ### Compensation - Contractor position via Mercor - $50–$60/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth - Weekly payments through Stripe Connect * * * ### About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Job Description Job Title: Optical Engineer & Color Scientist Location: Port Washington, NY Position Summary: The Optical Engineer will lead end-to-end optical system design, LED Selection and color science development for advanced LED lighting products across downlighting, projection, track, and linear platforms. This role combines deep expertise in photometric analysis, spectral modeling, LED package characterization, optical simulation, and standards compliance. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in designing optical architectures for COB and discrete LED engines, optimizing beam performance, color quality, efficacy, and ensuring compliance with emerging Dark Sky, WELL standards and other sustainability standards. This position collaborates closely with product management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver world-class optical and color-rendering performance. Key Responsibilities: Optical Design & Engineering • Lead the design and development of complete optical systems for COB, discrete LED, and multi-source architectures., • Create optical solutions for downlights, projectors, wall washers, track heads, and linear systems using reflectors, TIR lenses, hybrid optics, mixing chambers, and light guides., • Perform optical simulations and ray-tracing (e.g., LightTools, TracePro, Zemax, SPEOS) to optimize beam quality, output, UGR, and efficiency., • Develop beam distributions including spot, narrow, medium, wide, oval, asymmetric, wall-wash, and custom profiles., • Evaluate and specify secondary optics from global suppliers; interpret intensity distribution, candela plots, IES files, and lens datasheets.LED Selection, Color Science & Photometry, • Conduct in-depth analysis of LED specification and color science including spectral power distribution (SPD), wavelength curves, CCT, CRI/TM-30, Duv, gamut, R9/Rf/Rg, and full binning structures., • Evaluate and compare LED packages from major suppliers (e.g., Cree, Nichia, Citizen, Lumileds, Samsung, Seoul, Luminus, Bridgelux)., • Interpret LED manufacturer data including LM-80, IS, TM-21/TM-28, TM-30, thermal derating, voltage/current curves, and optical efficiency., • Develop color mixing strategies for tunable white and RGB/RGBW systems including chromaticity stability, thermal droop compensation, and spectral optimization., • Optimize color mixing strategies with optical designs for various products., • Support calibration, tolerance analysis, and performance modeling for optical and chromatic uniformity.Standards Compliance & Sustainability, • Ensure optical and color performance meets or exceeds industry standards including:, • LM-80, LM-79, TM-21, TM-30, TM-20, • Zhaga, ANSI, IES, UL/ETL, cUL, CCC, TISI, etc., • WELL Building standards, Dark Sky / IDA compliance, Turtle Friendly applications (uplight control, CCT limits, spectral considerations), • Apply eco-design principles related to efficacy, energy use, material choices, and emerging sustainability requirements.Optical Prototyping, Testing & Validation, • Lead photometric validation, lab testing, and prototype evaluation to verify distribution, color consistency, and system efficacy., • Working with the test team in our China factory, interpret data from goniophotometers, integrating spheres, and spectrometers., • Support thermal-optical trade-off analysis and long-term lumen maintenance modeling.Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Working closely with multiple development teams, Global R&D (primary function), Functional R&D, Modern Forms R&D, Schonbek R&D, to support incoming projects, support and recommendations, evaluations and feedback etc., • Work closely with product managers to convert market/architectural needs into optical requirements., • Partner with mechanical engineers to integrate optics into housings, heatsinks, trims, and glare-control systems., • Provide technical guidance to NPI, quality, and manufacturing teams for LED selection, optics sourcing, and supplier qualification., • Support a multi-year global product roadmap aligned with commercial growth objectives., • Support high-quality product specifications, business cases, and PRDs (Product Requirement Documents)., • Support comprehensive competitive analysis, positioning frameworks, and training deliverables., • Regular performance analysis and competitive comparisons of WAC Products optics & fixture performance vs the market, • Develop new products that meet leading sustainability and material transparency standards, including RED List compliance, DECLARE certification, and WELL Building Standards., • Support and maintain a robust system to track material composition, supplier data, and documentation required for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)., • Integrate eco-design principles into the product development process to reduce environmental impact, improve material efficiency, and support circularity., • Support product documentation, transparency data, and sustainability attributes are readily available to meet growing specifier and regulatory requirements., • Drive adoption of sustainability-focused product features that increase market competitiveness and support environmentally driven project specifications. Requirements: Education • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture, Business, or related field required., • Master’s or PHD degree (Optical Engineering, Physics, Color Science, Photonics, or related field) preferred but not required.Technical Expertise, • 5–10+ years of optical engineering experience in the LED lighting industry., • Strong proficiency in optical simulation tools (Zemax, LightTools, TracePro, OpticStudio, etc.)., • Demonstrated experience designing optics for:, • COB LED systems, • Discrete LED arrays / boards, • Downlights, projectors, linear, wall wash, accent lighting, • Deep knowledge of LED color science, SPD analysis, binning, and photometric evaluation., • Strong understanding of optical materials, TIR lenses, reflectors, micro-optics, diffusers, and color-mixing chambers., • Able to read and interpret spectral graphs, candela plots, IES files, LED datasheets, and thermal-electrical curves.Industry & Standards Knowledge, • Familiarity with major LED suppliers and their product ecosystems., • Comprehensive knowledge of LM-80, LM-79, TM-21, TM-30, TM-20, ANSI C78.377, WELL, IDA/“Dark Sky,” and related industry protocols., • Experience with performance modeling of efficacy, CCT/CRI stability, and thermal behavior., • Experience in tunable white, human-centric lighting, UV/IR LEDs, or narrow-band LED design., • Familiarity with goniophotometer software, integrating sphere systems, and hands-on optical prototyping., • Knowledge of environmental product declarations (EPDs), eco-design standards, and green-building frameworks.Professional Skills, • Strong analytical, experimental, and problem-solving abilities., • Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to translate complex optical science for cross-functional teams., • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and support rapid development cycles., • Comfortable working with global teams and vendors.Travel Requirements, • If not located at NY HQ, travel at least 6x per year to HQ for team meetings., • International travel 30–40%, primarily to our factories in China and Thailand., • Additional travel to global trade shows (Lightapalooza, LEDucation, Light & Building), industry conferences (IALD), customer sites, and Company Launch Events. We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes: paid time off; medical & dental coverage (including family coverage), vision, life, 401(k); tuition assistance; and continuous training and development. For immediate consideration, please apply as directed. Given the high volume of responses, only qualified candidates will be contacted. WAC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, WAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please note, all responsibilities outlined in the above job description are subject to change as needed. All efforts will be made to ensure proper notice is given for changes in responsibilities. Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in biology and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab. * * * ### Key Domains Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply — we’re excited to have you on the team! Molecular & Cellular Biology: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics Organismal & Evolutionary Biology: Evolutionary Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Virology, Botany, Zoology Biomedical & Applied Life Sciences: Immunology, Neurobiology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences: Biophysics, Structural Biology, Synthetic Biology, Environmental Biology * * * ### Key Responsibilities - Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across biology and biomedical domains. - Review outputs involving experimental design, data interpretation, and theoretical frameworks in biological sciences. - Identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning errors, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs. - Benchmark model performance on advanced biological and interdisciplinary research problems. - Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools. * * * ### Requirements - PhD (candidate/recipient) or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field. - Strong command of graduate-level biological concepts, experimental reasoning, and data interpretation. - Excellent written communication and analytical abilities. - Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting. * * * ### Role Details - Part-time (20 hours/week) - Remote and asynchronous work environment - Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors * * * ### Compensation - Contractor position via Mercor - $20–$30/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth - Weekly payments through Stripe Connect * * * ### About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Job Description Wolford From iconic bodywear essentials in innovative fabrics to athleisure that is equal parts fashion and function, Wolford is the modern woman's 24/7 wardrobe solution. Established in 1950, Wolford is a leading Skinwear manufacturer and brand specializing in highquality bodywear, legwear, lingerie and ready-to-wear. With a renowned history of creating long-lasting exquisite fabrics and technical innovations, the brand also meets the highest environmental and sustainability standards in the textile industry. The introduction of Wolford's athleisure line, The W, as well as The W Lab, a division dedicated to exclusive capsule collections with internationally acclaimed designers, Wolford harmoniously bridges aesthetics and values with high performance pieces. With more than 250 monobrand points of sale and over 3,000 trading partners, the brand is present in more than 45 countries worldwide. In addition to its presence at luxury department stores around the world (Harrods, Selfridges, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, and more) along with specialty retailers and e-tailers globally, Wolford addresses its customers’ on-the-go lifestyle via travel retail businesses at airports and major railroad stations. Wolford is synonymous with quality and innovation. This success is based on a round-knitting technology specially developed and constantly refined by Wolford, as well as on sophisticated workmanship and quality checks applied to each of our products. In combination with the finest yarns, this creates the specific comfort and product quality underlying the Wolford brand and its reputation. A household name in the luxury legwear and bodywear industry, Wolford is committed to building confidence in the way women dress and feel. Comfort and quality are of the utmost importance and have been carried out over the last 70 years. Sales Associate Job DescriptionJob Summary The Sales Associate is a keyholder role focused on driving sales through a polished professional selling presentation, demonstrating product knowledge, and developing client relationships. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Sales • Engage with clients to build sales on the sales floor and achieve monthly sales targets., • Provide highest level of customer service by presenting products to customers, explaining benefits, features, quality, prices, and product care, • Achieve assigned sales and KPI targets, • Daily store business reporting and awareness., • Execute Visual Merchandise directives,; ensure that all products are perfectly displayed, efficiently organized, and accurately priced, • Inventory control: Preparation of transfers, receiving merchandise, filling client orders, cycle counts, • Participate in regular training & team meetings regarding product knowledge, customer service, promotions, and visual merchandising, • Keyholding responsibilities: Maintain cash handling records, daily business reporting, opening and closing procedures, email communication, • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations as well as federal, state, and local laws and requirements, • Comply with all Wolford standards including Employee Handbook, Employee Dress Code policies, Boutique Operations Manual and other corporate guidelines, • Safeguard company property and enforce loss prevention standards, • Black Out Dates: February 10th-14th. Black Friday through New Year’s Day annually. Seasonal locations black out periods may vary. Powered by JazzHR YSY2oQ3WOc