Total 19 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in MO - Kansas City Downtown/Plaza - Kansas City - KC Downtown 12th & Charlotte (64106)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The position is responsible for the supervision, on-site technical, operational, and quality control direction for data collection program in the Kansas City Data Collection Center.
• Establishes, communicates, and monitors production goals and priorities for contract collection operations.
• Directs a program for, and evaluates, quality assurance activities in the data collection center.
• Provides expert guidance to contract staff to resolve unusually difficult conceptual, programmatic, and operations issues and to address response or other issues for particularly large, complex, or difficult companies.
• Serves as liaison between the Data Collection Center and BLS national office as well as among other data collection centers.
• Oversees the contractor management of technology and associated operational and logistical issues to ensure full infrastructure capability to operate the Data Collection Center reliably and efficiently.
• Supervises at least 25% of the time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your new company
A London headquartered UK-based property company with a headcount of 500, is looking to invest in a quality candidate to enhance their Early Careers L&D remit,supporting their apprentices through to qualification in both a learning and mentorship capacity.

Your new role
Reporting into the L&D Director, you will take ownership of the apprentice cohort, currently sitting at around 50, forecasted to increase by 20 YOY. This role will involve the attraction and hiring piece, learning and development design and delivery, alongside internal and external stakeholder management.

• Managing apprentice levy funds
• Board-level internal stakeholder management
• Managing external stakeholders such as universities and training providers
• Leading on apprentice recruitment and strategy
• Supporting apprentices through qualifications and chartership - managing the key professional training schemes
• Management of collaboration projects, social value activity and apprentice development programmes
• Supporting on wider L&D responsibilities on an ad-hoc basis
• Evolve existing L&D and mentorship schemes

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working with apprentices is an essential requirement for this role
• Degree level education or equivalent, CIPD ideal but not essential
• Experience in apprentice attraction and recruitment, with in depth knowledge of apprenticeship process
• Strong stakeholder management and proven experience partnering with external stakeholders and training providers
• You'll have monitored the learning and development of apprentices and graduates, supporting them through their qualification
• Proven management of budgets/levy funds
• Experience planning, reporting on and evaluating trainee reporting
• Design and delivery of learning programmes and courses
• Experience using LMS and IT competency

What you'll get in return

• A base salary of £55-60K with generous benefits
• Additional opt-in benefits schemes (cycle to work, dental insurance, healthcare)
• Hybrid working model (3 days in, 2 days remote)
• Collaborative team feel

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As a member of the respondents, you will be part of the team responsible for operational support of Authority's Data Centres (DCs) and expected to work independently. Your primary responsibility is to ensure system functionality, availability, data security, and compliance with industry standard. This includes:

a. Facilitating, monitoring and resolving any IT Infra (Hardware) service request/fault.

b. Conducting regular audit check to ensure vendor/user comply to Authority's DC policies/processes.

c. Ensuring smooth DC operation such as coordinating with Facility Management (FM) for any M&E matters.

You will be working closely with all levels of IT Infra support team and is expected to operate, excel, maintain and monitor operating systems of the Data Centres (DCs) whenever and whatever support service for the enterprise system. This includes being on 24 x 7 standby for response and scheduled maintenance events.

Job Scope:

Data Centre Operation Management

1. Work with user (with/without vendor support) for any escorting/installation/decommission/replacement of IT Infra equipment hosted inside the Data Centre, ensuring compliance to Authority policies/processes and update relevant inventories accordingly.

2. Carry out periodic checks inside Data Centre, looking out for any:

a. Unreported IT Infra hardware fault

b. Environment issue to be addressed (e.g.: Faulty lighting, item obstructing airflow)

c. Abnormality status of facility system (e.g.: Air-con) and report it to Facility Management (FM)

d. Non-compliance

e. Collect power utilization statistic (if required)

3. Manage, procure and support provision of Data Centre equipment/systems, peripherals, spares, user documentations and technical manuals.

4. Utilise alerting and reporting systems/tools to monitor Data Centre operation and relevant M&E related equipment status (If deemed required by the Authority).

5. Work with Asset Management (AM) to perform asset tagging for IT infra equipment.

Requirements:

- Diploma in Electrical Eng., Computer Eng., Information Technology or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience in system administrator role.

- Basic understanding of Network knowledge and components

- Experience in administrating Linux (Redhat) and Windows Server (2016-2025) OS

- Experience in managing virtualization technologies like VMware server/ESXi

- Relevant DC-related professional certifications, such as EPI Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Data Centre Certified Associate (DCCA) is a plus.

We are currently seeking an interim Research Immunologist to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based at Kings College, London. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £56,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

BACKGROUND

The Science and Technology (S&T) pillar is charged with the delivery of breakthrough technologies and differentiated innovations to meet the needs of our consumers around the world, developing new functional ingredients for our leading brands. Human Biology (HB) is a Science and Technology Platform investigating the biological mechanisms that underpin key consumer phenotypes leading to the generation of new technologies for the next generation of personal care products and providing novel insights to support superior claims in the marketplace.

A UL Bioscience Hub has been established at Kings College London, with UL scientists based at Guys Campus. The main purpose of this Hub is to enable UL scientists to work alongside globally recognised experts in the Bioscience field, allowing access to world leading scientific expertise and technical capability.

An opportunity has arisen in the S&T Human Biology team for a PhD-qualified scientist to join our team at Kings College London, reporting to the Bioscience Hub leader & senior scientist for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role is ideally suited to a self-motivated, resourceful research scientist with ability to work on their own initiative and with strong people and communication skills. A background in immunology is essential with a knowledge of skin biology highly desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programme support: As part of the HB S&T programme, provide immunology expertise to support all project workstreams. Undertake lab-based research to identify new insights, targets & technology for relevant categories.
• External networks and resources: Leverage the best of both academia and industry, including assessing and working with independent service providers, to support the development of new technologies. Contribute to building the new KCL Hub and establishing an effective scouting network within the University.
• Science capability build: Support internal efforts to build knowledge and expertise in the area of skin immunology. Actively evaluate new science capabilities, establish relevant capabilities into practice and assist in alignment with relevant UL programmes.
• Business relationships: Build and maintain effective working relationships with project teams in Human Biology, Human Microbiome and business category stakeholders in UL.
• People/Skills Development: Be proactive, self-motivated, with ability to work on their own initiative and with strong communication skills, for delivering the immunology focussed Human Biology agenda and exploiting the opportunities of the KCL hub.

ALL ABOUT YOU

• A degree in a biological based subject is essential. A PhD, or equivalent experience, with a strong emphasis in human immunology is preferred. Experience of skin biology/immunology would be ideal, or other host-microbial interface such as hair and oral mucosa.
• Proven ability to handle primary cells, particularly immune cells, is preferred. Experience of co-culture systems, 3D models, histological analysis of immune biomarkers, and experience of managing tissue in accordance with the UK Human Tissue Act would be an added advantage.
• Omic measurements (e.g. RNAseq, proteomics etc) of cells and/or tissues and bioinformatic analyses thereof using R and/or other software platforms is desirable. Knowledge of single cell and/or spatial transcriptomic techniques is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external partners for new technology development, as well as initiating new partnerships
• Ability to effectively balance multiple concurrent activities and deliver to established deadlines.
• A strong interest in translational research and industrial R&D; the direct experience of delivering a research agenda in an industrial setting would be an added advantage.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

You will be working side by side with the network core team in ensuring network availability and serviceability for a secure, resilient and stable distributed environment. Your primary responsibility is to support and maintain the network access layer for our enterprise networks. You will manage access to the wired and wireless networks; ensuring last-mile connectivity for multiple locations. In addition, you will also manage the network communications rooms at these locations; providing cabling interconnect services for structured cabling, and liaising with Facilities Management to ensure uninterrupted power and cooling delivery to the rooms. You may be called upon to support certain network functions in the Data Centre.

This is a 24 x 7 job scope and you will be required to work at scheduled after-office hour maintenance activities and respond to ad-hoc unscheduled events.

Job Scope:

Manage wired and wireless network access infrastructure; and support Data Centre network operations

1. Administer and support network infrastructure including network routers, switches, wireless access points, WLAN controllers, AAA servers and encryptors

2. Respond and diagnose tickets related to network access and performance issues

a. Service and close support tickets to relocate or add client endpoints' wired network access

b. Service and close support tickets to resolve client endpoints' wireless access

3. Troubleshoot, triage and resolve client endpoints' 802.1X authentication/authorization access issues and escalate, if necessary, L2 and L3 issues

4. Monitor availability of network access and provide immediate response and/or investigation to system alerts

5. Troubleshoot and assist with root cause analysis of incidents replacing failed network components

6. Support and perform routine automation tasks to ensure compliance for secure configuration, configuration backup management and routine firmware upgrades/updates

7. Manage operational activities and implement changes

8. Track network equipment support lifecycle, procure and support refresh activities to project closure and payment

9. Track equipment maintenance support agreements and telco circuits contracts, procure contract renewal and make payment

10. Support project teams in the delivery of wider IT servicesInventory and Documentation

11. Create and maintain clear and concise documentation of the environment

12. Maintain up-to-date documentation on rack layout and cabling interconnects

13. Manage and maintain up-to-date inventory control

14. Perform periodic inventory audits and review

15. Adhere to organisation procedure to retire obsoleted equipment

Requirement:

• Diploma or Degree holders with 1 to 2 years of working network experience in management of LAN and WAN environment

• Preferably with formal technical certification such as Cisco CCNA

• Experience in scripting and programming with network automation tooling on Ansible, Python, Terraform, GitLab is a plus

• Strong customer service orientation with good communication skills

• Self-motivated with attention to details

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment

Good to have:

1. TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLAN, Spanning Tree, 802.1X, HSRP/VRRP, 802.11x Wi-Fi

2. static routes, OSPF, EIGRP

Good working knowledge and hands-on experience in network administration and support of

3. Cisco routers and switches

4. Cisco Wireless Access Points

5. Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

6. Cisco ISE (Identity Service Engine)

7. Network monitoring solutions such as CheckmK

8. WAN and Internet access services

To plan, evaluate, prepare resources & conduct classes, customise and apply pedagogy to meet the different learning needs of students.

A good Diploma or Degree in the relevant discipline with relevant teaching qualifications. Have excellent Communication, Interpersonal & Classroom Management Skills.

Requirement:

Able to converse in English / Mandarin

Basic MS Office skills

Entry Level

Responsibilities:

Follow up with project requirements

Acquiring new client accounts

Reaching out to prospective clients and building a strong customer base

Good with time management

Focused and driven

Possessing of a driving license will be considered a bonus.

Job description:

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering projects under the supervision of a Senior Engineer.
• Conduct preliminary surveys and collect data for project planning.
• Prepare engineering plans, drawings, and specifications using CAD software.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment and ensure maintenance schedules are followed.
• Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and solve technical issues.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain detailed reports and documentation related to projects.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering (preferably in Precision Engineering).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience with CAD software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Join us in this exciting role as a Fullstack Engineer (Back-end heavy) in our Ho Chi Minh City office in District 10. You will work in a feature team for our Swiss real estate platforms serving 2M monthly users.

You contribute to our cutting-edge stack, transform our products, do lean experiments, grow with our growth, and collaborate with our best minds across the globe. We are diverse and respectful, and you will feel at home.

Our tech stack

• Our front end is implemented with Vue.js / React, with Typescript as the language of choice. It consists of a mix of client-side, server-side, pre-rendered, and hybrid web apps.
• Our backend is written in Node.js and Typescript, following a serverless and microservices architecture in a cloud-based environment using AWS. Our main services leverage Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, and S3, among others.
• Our monitoring is done mainly through Datadog and Sentry.
• Our codebase and services are documented using Backstage.

What you will do

• You will be working in a team responsible for core Search, with a great balance of front-end and back-end work.
• Working with AWS cloud technologies, microservices architectures, and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding requirements, designing and implementing new features for the owned services.
• Reviewing code, ensuring high test coverage, and maintaining and monitoring systems.

As a Cloud Engineer within the CCoE team, you will:

• Drive the adoption and optimization of cloud solutions, focusing on scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Design, implement, and manage company-wide services used by engineering and platform teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud technologies and foster an agile and innovative cloud culture.
• Develop and maintain cloud governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Lead initiatives to automate cloud deployments and optimize resource utilization.
• Empower our business units with expertise and support for all cloud-related matters.