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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.

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.

In this job, you will...

• Design, implement and operate the core cloud infrastructure revolving around reverse proxies, api gateways, dns delegations and networking setup
• Maintain and evolve the Kubernetes clusters that run our containerized workloads
• Evaluate and implement AWS infrastructure automation solutions
• Support the engineering teams with creating secure and reliable cloud applications
• Promote, mentor and facilitate best cloud practices within Engineering
• Challenge the status quo and continuously improve the production environment
• Review and improve the existing backup / disaster recovery processes

HSR seeks individuals to lead the development, refinement, and implementation of VA health systems research portfolios with a particular focus in the following domains:

1. Health informatics/Data Science encompasses big data, virtual/telehealth, and connected care including cutting edge research on advanced methods to extract information from medical records and other data sources; development of predictive analytics to improve clinical care and health system management; computerized decision support to improve clinical decision-making and reduce medical errors; use of technology including smart phone apps to collect and disseminate information to patients, development and testing of innovations in the design and use of health information and virtual health care modalities to improve access to and outcomes of health care for patients.
2. Veteran, provider, and operational partner engagement Science encompasses research on systematic incorporation of end-user input across multiple interested parties (e.g., Veterans, including their families and caregivers, frontline providers, clinical managers and other employees, leaders, policymakers, and community members) to inform all stages of research from inception to dissemination and sustainment. Research examines strategies that optimize Veteran and community engagement to improve Veteran outcomes and Quintuple Aim goals. Research studies seek to develop, test and scale novel strategies to optimize engagement of Veterans, caregivers/families, providers, communities, and other interested parties in the research process, incorporating Veteran-centered outcome and lived experience data.
3. Specific duties include analyzing the needs, strategic plans, and goals of Health system Research and making recommendations for new directions and initiatives; conducting semi-annual scientific merit review meetings; identifying and recruiting VA and non-VA scientists to serve on review committees; evaluating HSR merit reviewed projects recommended for funding and contributing to HSR portfolio management; and providing technical and other expertise based on knowledge of HSR merit review programs and procedures, to colleagues and executive staff.
   

About Us

INDICO is a subsidiary of Telkomsel, Indonesia's leading digital telecom company. INDICO plays a strategic role as a holding company that houses current and prospective vertical digital business portfolios. As a digital platform company, INDICO aims to leverage Telkomsel’s digital assets and capabilities to create a flywheel effect of innovations to develop cross-sectoral digital solutions that will empower Indonesia’s digital economy. Currently, INDICO is expanding its business in Agritech and Agribusiness named Telkomsel DFE (www.dfe.farm/) 

INDICO believe we can reach beyond to empower Indonesians and enable businesses through our strong core values of EPIC WAY (Excellence, Positivity, Impactful Collaboration, Customer First, Walk the Talk, Accountability, Yes-if Mindset). 

What you will do, but not limited no:

Research and Product Development (R&D): 

• Conducting research to develop new products based on aren (sugar palm). 

• Improving the quality of existing products through innovation in materials or production processes. 

• Testing and validating new formulas for large-scale production. 

• Preparing technical documentation for new products, including specifications and production guidelines. 

Quality Control and Assurance (QC): 

• Ensuring that raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products meet established quality standards. 

• Performing routine inspections during the production process to ensure compliance with SOPs. 

• Testing the final product physically, chemically, and microbiologically (if necessary). 

• Preparing inspection and testing reports, identifying issues, and providing recommendations for improvements. 

Standard Compliance and Application: 

• Ensuring adherence to quality standards such as SNI (Indonesian National Standard), BPOM (Food and Drug Supervisory Agency), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). 

• Monitoring the implementation of hygiene and food safety procedures in the production area. 

Team Collaboration: 

• Coordinating with the production team to ensure smooth processes in product development and quality control. 

• Providing training to employees on SOPs related to quality and new product innovations. 

• Minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field. 

• At least 2 years of experience in R&D and/or QC, preferably in the food industry. 

• Understanding of principles and regulations related to food safety, such as HACCP, GMP, SNI, and BPOM. 

• Ability to multitask in handling both R&D and QC functions simultaneously. 

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to quickly resolve quality issues. 

• Skilled in using basic laboratory testing equipment for material and product analysis. 

• Able to collaborate with the production team and provide technical guidance. 

• Capable of calculating COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) for new products. 

• The incumbent performs technical assignments consisting of routine laboratory and/or field experiments that require the use of accepted, standardized laboratory or field practices.
• Assists in the acquisition of field data by measuring and recording pertinent biological information peculiar to the specific assignment.
• The assignment involves performance of a series of related technical tasks, which must be completed according to a predetermined and established routine. Tabulates and orders data as directed and prepares data for computer use.
• Assists in the layout of experimental plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries. Uses botanical key to identify plants encountered during field trips or surveys of Forest areas.
• Assists in the collection, handling, and preservation of specimens. All biological data pertinent to collections and preservation are recorded. Assists in maintenance of various collections used in connection with day-to-day research activities.
• Observes and records expected responses in experiments and keeps aware of factors and situations included in experiments to ensure against error and to increase the reliability of the results obtained.
• Participates and conducts a variety of routine field studies of native and non-native botanical species and their habitats. Collects data for use in habitat and species condition analyses.
• Collects survey and inventory data that is used to establish species identity, population characteristics, environmental conditions, and factors affecting the vigor and extent of the species and their habitat.
• Keeps records of all data and produces maps of survey areas. Lays out monitoring plots by taking measurements and marking corners and boundaries.
• Uses botanical key to assist with the identification of plants encountered during field trips or surveys of Forest areas.
• Compiles and summarizes the vegetation types obtained from aerial and ground surveys including forest health monitoring, biological evaluations, and pilot tests conducted as part of the project.
• Performs the full range of standard technical assignments consisting of routine invasive non-native plant treatment, management, inventory, and monitoring of invasive non-native plants commonly found in the work area.
• Assists in identifying invasive non-native plants using various field guides, surveying for target plants, collecting data on infestation location and status, and treating invasive plant infestations.
• Treatments primarily involve using herbicides, but may also be accomplished by hand-pulling, or using hand tools, power tools, mowers, and other standard control methods.
• Accurately records data related to invasive non-native plant treatments according to specific protocols. Performs highly physical labor and daily hiking often to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions.
• Applies herbicides using backpack sprayers or other equipment on a regular basis according to specific guidelines. Performs basic mathematical calculations related to herbicide mixing and applications.
• Assists with native plant, pollinators, and phenology surveys. Carries out pollinator habitat enhancement, tends restoration gardens, and performs other ecological restoration duties.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment supplied by the Forest Service at all times. May identify, collect, and release appropriate insects (biological control) to achieve desired objectives.

What the Japan Head of Data Science does at Visa:

The Japan Head of Data Science is a key member of the Visa Analytics and Consulting (VCA) team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a high performing team of data scientists and be accountable for the design, development and implementation of analytics driven strategies and solutions for key Visa clients. You will collaborate with VCA, Business, and Technology teams across the organization to implement solutions to drive business performance.

In this role, you are expected to perform below tasks:

People Leadership

• Lead a team of data scientists to support data science projects for the geo, including project oversight, coaching and professional development

Commercial Acumen/Business Development

• Work with internal, external clients to understand their strategic business questions and lead project scoping, design to answer those questions by leveraging Visa’s data
• Responsible to deliver revenue targets for the cluster across VCA growth catalyst such as strategic benchmarking, data collaboration and data science managed service vertical
• Develop and own relationships with key senior data science, data analytics leaders with clients

Data Science Proficiency and Solution Leadership

• Leverage big data and cutting-edge data mining techniques, provide thought leadership in analytic techniques and business applications to unlock the value of Visa unique data set
• Utilize Hadoop, and related query engines, such as Hive and Impala, to perform advanced data mining.
• Ability to inspire highest level of quality, rigor, thought leadership in reports & data analysis
• Research industry metrics and business context and bring this context to bear in analysis
• Enhancing existing analytic techniques by promoting new methodology and best practices in analytics field
• Oversee deployment and implementation of analytics solutions, and track business value impact
• Develop strategies and recommendations on testing and monitoring analytical model performance in the business context

Project Execution

• Direct the execution of medium to large analytic projects based on business requirements and desired business outcomes.
• Guide team in development of actionable solutions and creation of deliverables that effectively communicate the findings and recommendations
• Defining detailed scope and methodology, creating and executing on the framework with appropriate data science techniques
• Extract actionable business insights from the data and build deliverables that clearly communicate the findings and recommendations
• Actively seek out opportunities to innovate by using non-traditional data and new modeling techniques
• Ensuring all project documentation is up to date and maintain the highest levels of quality in deliverables

This role reports to the Head of Data Science Asia Pacific, matrixed to the Consulting Lead in the Japan cluster. This position is based in Visa Tokyo office.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.