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Job Description Summary The Production Lead is responsible for the daily operations, specifically to direct, manage operations related to the Production Unit to produce and deliver product with high quality, in a compliant, efficient, and cost-effective manner while safety is maintained. Job Description Key Responsibilities: * Ensure batches are executed and records all applicable data in compliance with cGMP expectations. * Author and review Standard Operating Procedures that pertain to Production-related activities. * Engage with Production Management and Process Experts to identify and implement process improvements within areas of expertise. * Maintain an "audit ready" module. Assist with internal pre-audits walkthroughs, cGMP housekeeping and general organization and upkeep of manufacturing spaces. * Assist Production Manager with communication of job-related information during daily meetings and organize the team for daily activities. * Supervise training to ensure new hires have necessary technical skills and knowledge. * Adhere to all SOPs, cGMPs, and safety rules and regulations. * Ensure associate are demonstrating proper aseptic behaviors and Good Documentation Practices on the Shop Floor. Provides innovative solutions to complex or process improvement issues. * Support investigations and impact assessments for deviations. * A self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership and discipline. Essential Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) is preferred; If the applicant does not have a degree, 2 additional years of experience in pharmaceutical cGMP or aseptic environment is required beyond the below years * 3+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience * 1+ years of experience on shop floor OR: * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) is preferred; If the applicant does not have a degree, 2 additional years of experience in pharmaceutical cGMP or aseptic environment is required beyond the below years * 2+ years of Novartis RLT manufacturing experience AND: * Strong interpersonal, written, communication skills along with problem solving and follow-up skills are required. * Must be well organized, flexible and work with minimal supervision. * Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to aseptic manufacturing * Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds. * Ability to gown aseptically and work in a clean room environment (Grade C) area for extended periods of time is required. * Near vision performance should be the equivalent of 20/20 with no impairment of color vision. The use of corrective lenses to achieve the desired visual acuity is permitted. * Previous Radio pharma experience a plus EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $77,000.00 - $143,000.00 Skills Desired Change Controls, Chemical Engineering, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, Employment Discrimination Law, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Good Documentation Practice, Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Production, Physics, Process Control, Production Lines, Productivity, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technology Transfer, Well-Being, Workforce Planning

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. As Optoelectronic IC Package Design Director, you will be an integral part of the xPO engineering team and lead package development for custom in-house photonic, analog, and digital ICs, supporting next generation optical modules. How You Will Make an Impact: • Own and drive advanced package selection, new product BGA configuration, and package structure, • Own and manage package development schedules, • Responsible for package layout, SI/PI optimization, design verification and tapeout, • Interface and coordinate with cross-functional groups on new product package selection, feasibility analysis and design, • Work cross-functionally, understand trade-offs, constraints, and optimize silicon floor plan, bump and package pin out, • Simulate and optimize signal and power integrity and RF performance of the package design, • BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics (master's or Ph. D degree is a plus), • Substrate design experience for RF, digital, high speed and mixed signal designs, • Thorough understanding of signal and power integrity fundamentals, • Experience with Advanced Package Designer (APD)+SIP and/or Xpedition Package Designer (XPD) tools (Cadence highly preferred), • Fluent in SI/PI and EM simulation tools such as SIWave and HFSS, • Experience in package design electrical review, SI/PI analysis, • Experience in package design for manufacturing reviews, • Experience in thermal and mechanical design is a plus, • Familiar with package substrate technologies including 2.5-D IC and 3-D IC interposers, • Problem solver with strong engineering fundamentals Pay Range: The annual salary range for this position is $235,600 - $376,400. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. Not ready to apply? Join our___to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Join Ciena's xPO System Architecture and Simulation team driving next-generation optical interconnect innovation for AI-scale systems. This role shapes the architecture of emerging Near-Packaged Optics (NPO) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) solutions, ensuring industry-leading performance across integrated photonics, packaging, and system-level design. • Define architectures for current and future xPO interconnect products, • Evaluate high-level system requirements and translate them into subcomponent specifications for engineering teams, • Lead system-level modeling and simulation efforts to enable end-to-end performance validation, • Correlate simulated and measured performance data to refine internal models, • Advance internally developed Python-based link simulation tools, • Collaborate across photonic integrated circuits (PICs), electrical integrated circuit (EICs), packaging, and other engineering groups to optimize system design, • Present system insights and results to internal and external stakeholders, • Master's degree (+) in Optics/Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering with industry experience in simulation, measurement, or system architecture, • Knowledge of high-speed photonics and optical system design with emphasis on integrated photonics, • Understanding of signal integrity principles and intensity modulation/direct detection (IMDD) transceiver design, • Proficiency in Python programming, • Ability to synthesize complex technical findings into clear communication, • PhD in Optics/Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering, • Familiarity with IEEE and Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) standards, • Experience with signal integrity and power integrity analysis, • Knowledge of digital signal processing and numerical analysis, • Background in silicon photonics Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. Not ready to apply? Join our___to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. How You Will Contribute: As an SI/PI Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Ciena engineering team and lead the electrical package design for custom in-house photonic, analog, and digital ICs supporting next generation optical modules. • Own and drive advanced package selection, new product BGA configuration and package structure, • Responsible for package/SIP layout, optimization, design verification and tapeout, • Interface and coordinate with cross-functional groups throughout Ciena on new product package selection, feasibility analysis and design, • Work cross-functionally, understand trade-offs, constraints, and optimizing silicon floor plan, bump and package pin out, • Simulate and optimize signal/power integrity and RF performance of the package design, • Interface and work with CMs and vendors for the sourcing existing designs and future product development Must Haves: • BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, • 5+ years hands on experience with IC package design Assets: • Substrate design experience for RF, digital, high speed and mixed signal die, • Thorough understanding of signal and power integrity fundamentals, • Proficient in Advanced Package Designer (APD)+SIP and/or Xpedition Package Designer (XPD) tools (Cadence highly preferred), • Fluent in SI/PI and EM simulation tools such as SIWave, HFSS, • Experience in package design electrical review, SI/PI analysis, • Experience in package design for manufacturing reviews, • Familiar with package substrate technologies including 2.5-D IC and 3-D IC interposers, • Problem solver with strong engineering fundamentals Pay Range: The annual salary range for this position is $157,100 - $250,900 USD. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. Not ready to apply? Join our___to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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Job Description To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree before starting first day of work with Success Academy - a background in education is not required. Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Hiring for School Year 2026-27! Are you passionate, driven, and looking for an intellectually charged environment where you can make an impact? As a teacher in New York City’s top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on. A background in education is not required. At Success Academy, we provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans. As we move rapidly toward our most ambitious years yet, we are looking for great minds with the drive to develop exceptional leadership skills, the collaborative spirit to elevate our learning community, and the passion to put their knowledge to work for profound social impact on behalf of children. Career Advancement and Skill Development Success Academy gives you unparalleled opportunities to gain valuable professional skills and advance rapidly with leadership opportunities available both in the classroom and outside. As a teacher at Success you will: * Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors. * Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom. * Learn to assess and analyze data to chart your students’ growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly. * Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance. * Have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately a leader of the entire grade team. There are also opportunities to enter our school leadership track as an assistant principal as well as to transition to our network office. Minimum Qualifications * A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy. * A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, history, chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering). * Ability to work in person in New York City. * Supervise a classroom of 20+ students. 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At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our teachers through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways that enable you to advance into leadership within an average of three years! Health & Wellbeing that Starts Day One • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day. SA covers 82% of our most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually, towards your medical, dental, and vision coverage., • Employees receive a $50 cellphone stipend every month! 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Job Description Job Title: MRI Technologist Location: New York, NY 10011 Duration: Contract Pay Rate: $3,106.50 per week Schedule: 3 Days per Week, 12 Hours per Day (36 Hours per Week) Position Overview: "Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to operate and manage MRI equipment for diagnostic imaging procedures. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality imaging while prioritizing patient safety and comfort, following established imaging protocols and guidelines. Key Responsibilities: * Perform MRI imaging procedures according to established protocols * Position patients and coils to optimize imaging quality * Educate patients on procedures and provide clear instructions * Review patient safety questionnaires prior to scans * Ensure images are accurately labeled and uploaded to PACS * Evaluate image quality for diagnostic accuracy * Maintain and update patient records in IDX (Radiology Information System) * Keep MRI room and equipment clean and organized * Maintain supplies and necessary accessories * Assist physicians during imaging procedures as needed * Follow MRI safety standards, including ferromagnetic precautions * Adhere to infection control policies Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program * ARRT (MRI) certification required * Strong knowledge of MRI physics and cross-sectional anatomy * Excellent technical and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: * NY State License in Diagnostic Radiology * Minimum 2 years of MRI experience * BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification For more details contact at or Call / Text at 516-862-1169. About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Job DescriptionStrategic Planning At the core of PLM’s responsibilities is strategic planning. This involves setting a vision for the product and creating a roadmap that outlines the steps required to achieve that vision. Strategic planning includes: • Market & Customer Analysis: Conducting thorough research to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes., • Defining Objectives: Setting clear, achievable goals for the product line aligned with Mirion’s overall strategy and clear business priorities., • Product Rationalization: actively optimizing the product portfolio to ensure that we maximize product line performance and value to our customers. This includes making effective decisions in the event of major obsolescence, poor product line performance or customer / market shifts., • Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Manage product performance over its lifecycle through dedicated action plans including mitigation plans when performance does not meet targets. This is enabled through the analysis of product data including orders, revenue, gross margin, quality and customer satisfaction., • Product Pricing: the PLM is responsible for optimizing product pricing to maximize P/L impact based on product performance, market conditions and competitive analyses., • Optimizing Sustaining Engineering Spend and Value Engineering: to achieve margin expansion, the PLM will ensure optimization of sustaining engineering spend., • Gathering Requirements: Engaging with customers to gather insights and understand and rank their needs and pain points. Includes effective Voice of Customer (VOC) research for Roadmaps and for product requirements., • Product Specification: Determine the features and functionalities that will be included in the product based on customer needs and business goals. These will be documented in Marketing Requirements based on:, • Voice of Customer: VOC research with effective engagement of internal and external customers., • Minimum Viable Product (MVP): assess a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach, particularly for software. Here the core solution and benefits are addressed, and the product contains the minimum features necessary to satisfy early adopters and gather feedback for future development., • Avoid Designing the Solution: the Marketing Specification must be written in terms of customer need, rather than narrow technical requirements., • Business Case Development: the PLM is responsible for creating the Business Case and for maintaining it throughout the product development project. This will accurately reflect the demand for the product with involvement of Sales and Service., • Prioritization: Prioritizing features and tasks throughout the development project to ensure the most critical aspects of the product are addressed., • Launch Planning: Developing a detailed launch plan in conjunction with cross-functional stakeholders across commercial, operations, manufacturing, marketing, and regulatory. This will include development timelines, functional milestones, and key deliverables., • Marketing Collaboration: Working closely with the marketing team to create compelling messaging, promotional materials, and campaigns to generate buzz and drive adoption., • Training and Support: Ensuring that sales and customer support teams are well-prepared with the necessary knowledge and tools to support the product. Education and Experience • A master's degree in Nuclear Medicine, Physics, or related field, and at least three years of experience as a Clinical Physicist.

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