data scientist

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
We are looking for a passionate Applied Scientist to help pioneer the next generation of agentic AI applications for Amazon advertisers. In this role, you will design agentic architectures, develop tools and datasets, and contribute to building systems that can reason, plan, and act autonomously across complex advertiser workflows.
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You will work at the forefront of applied AI, developing methods for fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, and preference optimization, while helping create evaluation frameworks that ensure safety, reliability, and trust at scale. You will work backwards from the needs of advertisers&mdash;delivering customer-facing products that directly help them create, optimize, and grow their campaigns.
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Beyond building models, you will advance the agent ecosystem by experimenting with and applying core primitives such as tool orchestration, multi-step reasoning, and adaptive preference-driven behavior. This role requires working independently on ambiguous technical problems, collaborating closely with scientists, engineers, and product managers to bring innovative solutions into production.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Lead business, science and engineering strategy and roadmap for Sponsored Products Agentic Advertiser Guidance.</li><li>Design and build agents to guide advertisers in conversational and non-conversational experience.</li><li>Design and implement advanced model and agent optimization techniques, including supervised fine-tuning, instruction tuning and preference optimization (e.g., DPO/IPO).</li><li>Curate datasets and tools for MCP.
</li><li>Build evaluation pipelines for agent workflows, including automated benchmarks, multi-step reasoning tests, and safety guardrails.</li><li>Develop agentic architectures (e.g., CoT, ToT, ReAct) that integrate planning, tool use, and long-horizon reasoning.</li><li>Prototype and iterate on multi-agent orchestration frameworks and workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with peers across engineering and product to bring scientific innovations into production.</li><li>Stay current with the latest research in LLMs, RL, and agent-based AI, and translate findings into practical applications.</li></ul><br>
About the team<br>
The Sponsored Products and Brands team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through the latest generative AI technologies, revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We are at the forefront of re-inventing advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights.
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We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace. If you're energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising.<br>
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The Advertiser Guidance team within Sponsored Products and Brands is focused on guiding and supporting 1.6MM advertisers to meet their advertising needs of creating and managing ad campaigns. At this scale, the complexity of diverse advertiser goals, campaign types, and market dynamics creates both a massive technical challenge and a transformative opportunity: even small improvements in guidance systems can have outsized impact on advertiser success and Amazon&rsquo;s retail ecosystem.
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Our vision is to build a highly personalized, context-aware agentic advertiser guidance system that leverages LLMs together with tools such as auction simulations, ML models, and optimization algorithms. This agentic framework, will operate across both chat and non-chat experiences in the ad console, scaling to natural language queries as well as proactively delivering guidance based on deep understanding of the advertiser. To execute this vision, we collaborate closely with stakeholders across Ad Console, Sales, and Marketing to identify opportunities&mdash;from high-level product guidance down to granular keyword recommendations&mdash;and deliver them through a tailored, personalized experience. Our work is grounded in state-of-the-art agent architectures, tool integration, reasoning frameworks, and model customization approaches (including tuning, MCP, and preference optimization), ensuring our systems are both scalable and adaptive.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>PhD, or Master's degree and 6+ years of applied research experience</li><li>3+ years of building machine learning models for business application experience</li><li>Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language</li><li>Experience with neural deep learning methods and machine learning</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience with modeling tools such as R, scikit-learn, Spark MLLib, MxNet, Tensorflow, numpy, scipy etc.</li><li>Experience with large scale distributed systems such as Hadoop, Spark etc.</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br>
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $150,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $260,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Sr. Applied Scientist, SPB Advertiser Guidance

State of Washington

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
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<div>The Seattle Toxicology Laboratory is hiring for two Forensic Scientist 2 positions.<br>
These are project positions with and end date of June 30, 2027, however funding is anticipated beyond that date.</div><br>
These positions have been designated as &ldquo;in-training&rdquo;. As such, WSP will consider filling these positions at the Forensic Scientist 1, or Forensic Scientist 2 level. The salary range will depend upon at which level the position is filled at and the qualifications of the successful candidate.<br>
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<div></div><div><div><div>Forensic Scientist 1 (in-training)</div><div> $ 5,011 - $ 6,735</div></div><br>
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Forensic Scientist 2 (in-training)</div><div> $ 5,531 - $ 7,443</div></div><br>
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About the Position:</b><div>
The Toxicology Laboratory is a Division within the Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau of the WSP, providing statewide forensic toxicology services (alcohol and drug testing in biological specimens) for law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, medical examiners and coroners as outlined in RCW 43.43.670 and WAC 448-14. This position supports the mission by providing expert forensic analysis of toxicology evidence in statewide criminal investigations. This position will be primarily responsible for conducting blood alcohol (volatiles) analysis utilizing headspace gas chromatography.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
About the Division:</b></div><div>
The Washington State <b>Toxicology Laboratory</b>, established in 1963, performs drug and alcohol testing for coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and the State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) in all 39 Washington counties. The Division receives approximately 18,000 cases per year of which approximately 65 percent are law enforcement DUI cases and 35 percent coroner/medical examiner cases. The Division is overseen by the Division Commander and has a staff of 45 personnel consisting of State Toxicologist, Management, Forensic Scientist Supervisors, Forensic Scientists, Quality Assurance, Property and Evidence Custodians, and Administrative staff. Forensic Scientists perform analysis of samples submitted to the laboratory and provide court testimony as experts on alcohol, drugs, and their effects.<br>
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About the Agency:</b><br>
The <b>Washington State Patrol</b> is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Conduct routine case analyses on evidence submitted to the toxicology lab, using approved methods, under the direction from supervisors or management staff.</li><li>
Receive continued training.</li><li>
Further knowledge on the operation and maintenance of the laboratory instrumentation.</li><li>
Provide court testimony when necessary in WA.</li><li>
Explain the meaning of the results to our customers and user agencies.</li><li>
Perform routine analytical testing for alcohol and drugs on biological samples.</li><li>
Report scientific findings supported by data using a laboratory information management system.</li><li>
Provide expert opinions and explains the role that alcohol or drugs may play based on training and experience as a forensic scientist.</li><li>
Quality Assurance processes to include instrument maintenance, peer batch review (where applicable), method validation and verification, and proficiency testing.</li><li>
Perform testing to validate and verify methods using guidelines established by the QA department.</li><li>
Evaluates data.</li><li>
Perform testing on proficiency sample.</li><li>
Perform instrument maintenance.</li><li>
Perform peer batch review.</li><li>
Provide training to the customer.</li><li>
Performs laboratory safety duties.</li><li>
Assist in the lab cleanliness.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><br>
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Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment for response to mobilizations.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a natural science, forensic science or closely related field. (Examples of related fields include but are not limited to: pharmacology, medical technology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, genetics, cellular or molecular biology or toxicology.)</li><li>
Chemistry coursework required. 20 semester or 30 quarter hours. Including a minimum of 5 quarter hours of quantitative chemistry laboratory or equivalent (with a passing grade).</li></ul><br>
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Conditions of Employment:</b><ul><li>
Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.</li></ul><br>
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Why work for the Washington State Patrol?</b><ul><li>
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.</li><li>
Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.</li><li>
Continuous growth and development opportunities.</li><li>
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work</li><li>
Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01</li><li>
Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.</b><br>
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Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please <b>click here</b> to determine your eligibility.<br>
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Questions?<br>
Please contact Monica Simpson at<b> </b><b>monica.simpson@wsp.wa.gov</b><b> .</b><br>
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<b>Check us out on:</b><b> </b><b>WSP&rsquo;s Website</b><b> | </b><b>Facebook </b><b>| </b><b>Twitter </b><b>| </b><b>Instagram </b><b>| </b><b>YouTube</b><b> | </b><b>LinkedIn</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Forensic Scientist 2 (In-Training) Project Position in Seattle

Washington State Patrol

<p><b>To be considered for this position, please submit an application through the link below:</b></p><p>https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsp/jobs/5099391/forensic-scientist-2-in-training-project-position-in-seattle?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs</p><p>The Washington State Patrol has multiple openings for a Forensic Scientist 2 (in-training) at the Seattle Toxicology Laboratory.</p><p>In addition to your salary, you will also receive an extra 5% King County Pay.</p><p><b>About the Position:</b></p><p>The Toxicology Laboratory is a Division within the Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau of the WSP, providing statewide forensic toxicology services (alcohol and drug testing in biological specimens) for law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, medical examiners and coroners as outlined in RCW 43.43.670 and WAC 448-14. This position supports the mission by providing expert forensic analysis of toxicology evidence in statewide criminal investigations. This position will be primarily responsible for conducting blood alcohol (volatiles) analysis utilizing headspace gas chromatography.</p><p><b>About the Division:</b></p><p>The Washington State <b>Toxicology Laboratory</b>, established in 1963, performs drug and alcohol testing for coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and the State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) in all 39 Washington counties. The Division receives approximately 18,000 cases per year of which approximately 65 percent are law enforcement DUI cases and 35 percent coroner/medical examiner cases. The Division is overseen by the Division Commander and has a staff of 45 personnel consisting of State Toxicologist, Management, Forensic Scientist Supervisors, Forensic Scientists, Quality Assurance, Property and Evidence Custodians, and Administrative staff. Forensic Scientists perform analysis of samples submitted to the laboratory and provide court testimony as experts on alcohol, drugs, and their effects.</p><p><b>About the Agency:</b></p><p>The <b>Washington State Patrol</b> is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Conduct routine case analyses on evidence submitted to the toxicology lab, using approved methods, under the direction from supervisors or management staff.</li><li>Receive continued training.</li><li>Further knowledge on the operation and maintenance of the laboratory instrumentation.</li><li>Provide court testimony when necessary in WA.</li><li>Explain the meaning of the results to our customers and user agencies.</li><li>Perform routine analytical testing for alcohol and drugs on biological samples.</li><li>Report scientific findings supported by data using a laboratory information management system.</li><li>Provide expert opinions and explains the role that alcohol or drugs may play based on training and experience as a forensic scientist.</li><li>Quality Assurance processes to include instrument maintenance, peer batch review (where applicable), method validation and verification, and proficiency testing.</li><li>Perform testing to validate and verify methods using guidelines established by the QA department.</li><li>Evaluates data.</li><li>Perform testing on proficiency sample.</li><li>Perform instrument maintenance.</li><li>Perform peer batch review.</li><li>Provide training to the customer.</li><li>Performs laboratory safety duties.</li><li>Assist in the lab cleanliness.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment for response to mobilizations.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a natural science, forensic science or closely related field. (Examples of related fields include but are not limited to: pharmacology, medical technology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, nuclear chemistry, genetics, cellular or molecular biology or toxicology.)</li><li>Chemistry coursework required. 20 semester or 30 quarter hours. Including a minimum of 5 quarter hours of quantitative chemistry laboratory or equivalent (with a passing grade).</li></ul><p><b>Conditions of Employment:</b></p><ul><li>Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $60,132.00 - $89,316.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Forensic Scientist 2 (In-Training)

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The Sponsored Products and Brands (SPB) team at Amazon Ads is re-imagining the advertising landscape through state-of-the-art generative AI technologies, revolutionizing how millions of customers discover products and engage with brands across Amazon.com and beyond. We are at the forefront of re-inventing advertising experiences, bridging human creativity with artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the advertising lifecycle from ad creation and optimization to performance analysis and customer insights. We are a passionate group of innovators dedicated to developing responsible and intelligent AI technologies that balance the needs of advertisers, enhance the shopping experience, and strengthen the marketplace. If you're energized by solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, join us in shaping the future of advertising.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
The Principal Applied Scientist will drive transformative innovation in Sponsored Products and Brands (SPB) auction design across non-search surfaces, including product detail pages, the home page, and specialty stores. This role will be pivotal in rethinking how ads contribute to a personalized, relevant, and inspirational shopping experience, with the customer value proposition at the forefront. The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:<br>
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Auction Mechanics and Optimization: The Principal Scientist will reimagine auction mechanisms to holistically consider business drivers and shopper needs. This involves developing new auction functions that considers ad relevance, order product sales, ads revenue, cost-to-serve, and advertiser demand, while remaining sensitive to seasonality, holidays, and bespoke shopping experiences (e.g., premium or grocery shopping). The scientist will entail the design and testing of auction models and simulations to improve multiple objectives. Specifically, they will estimate how different auction parameters perform under varying shopper cohorts (e.g., first-time versus repeat shoppers), product categories, seller types (e.g., vendors versus sellers), and regional demand profiles, setting the foundation for adaptive auction strategies that maximize value for both shoppers and advertisers.<br>
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Ad Inventory Management from a Customer-Centric Perspective: The Principal Scientist will lead initiatives to redefine how we manage ad inventory allocation across non-search pages, focusing on how the amount of ads shown and how ads content blend with organic recommendation align with the intent and needs of shoppers in various contexts. Leveraging large-scale machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLMs), the scientist will design, prototype, and iterate models that predict, measure, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ad inventory allocation that consistently delivers a clear customer value proposition.<br>
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Advancing Scientific and Technical Capabilities: As a senior leader, the Principal Scientist will play a critical role in elevating the team&rsquo;s scientific and technical rigor, identifying and implementing best-in-class algorithms, methodologies, and infrastructure that enable rapid experimentation and scaling. They will establish a long-term vision for continued scientific innovation, setting strategic goals to future-proof the organization&rsquo;s technical stacks and ML/LLM frameworks to support new and emerging business objectives. Additionally, the scientist will mentor and guide junior scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning to enhance the organization&rsquo;s ability to solve complex problems in advertising science.<br>
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Through his/her work, the Principal Applied Scientist will directly impact key business metrics by improving ad relevance and auction efficiency, ultimately contributing to revenue growth, improved customer satisfaction, and differentiated shopper experiences.<br>
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About the team<br>
The Off-Search team within Sponsored Products and Brands (SPB) is focused on building delightful ad experiences across various surfaces beyond Search on Amazon&mdash;such as product detail pages, the homepage, and store-in-store pages&mdash;to drive monetization. Our vision is to deliver highly personalized, context-aware advertising that adapts to individual shopper preferences, scales across diverse page types, remains relevant to seasonal and event-driven moments, and integrates seamlessly with organic recommendations such as new arrivals, basket-building content, and fast-delivery options. To execute this vision, we work in close partnership with Amazon Stores stakeholders to lead the expansion and growth of advertising across Amazon-owned and -operated pages beyond Search. We operate full stack&mdash;from backend ads-retail edge services, ads retrieval, and ad auctions to shopper-facing experiences&mdash;all designed to deliver meaningful value.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>5+ years of hands-on work in predictive modeling and analysis experience</li><li>PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field</li><li>Experience working in predictive modeling and analysis</li><li>Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language</li><li>Experience with leading experienced scientists as well as having a record of developing junior members from academia or industry to a career track in a business environment</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>10+ years of relevant work in industry or academia experience</li><li>Knowledge of problem solving, algorithm design and complexity analysis</li><li>Experience creating novel algorithms and advancing the state of the art</li><li>Have peer-reviewed scientific contributions in premier journals and conferences</li><li>Experience distilling informal customer requirements into problem definitions, dealing with ambiguity and competing objectives</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br>
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $179,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $309,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Principal Applied Scientist, Sponsored Products and Brands Off-Search

<p><b>To be considered for this opportunity, please submit an application on the following site:</b></p><p>https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsp/jobs/5101896/property-and-evidence-custodian-pec-seattle?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs</p><p><b>This is a project positions with and end date of June 30, 2027, however funding is anticipated beyond that date.</b></p><p><b>About the Position:</b><br/>This position provides expert evidence management of evidence submitted to the Toxicology Laboratory Division for forensic toxicology testing.</p><p>The PEC interacts with laboratory management (supervisors, managers, command staff), all technical and/or administrative personnel and customers, including law enforcement agencies, attorneys, medical examiners and coroners.</p><p><b>About the Division:</b></p><p>The Washington State <b>Toxicology Laboratory</b>, established in 1963, performs drug and alcohol testing for coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and the State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) in all 39 Washington counties. The Division receives approximately 18,000 cases per year of which approximately 65 percent are law enforcement DUI cases and 35 percent coroner/medical examiner cases. The Division is overseen by the Division Commander and has a staff of 45 personnel consisting of State Toxicologist, Management, Forensic Scientist Supervisors, Forensic Scientists, Quality Assurance, Property and Evidence Custodians, and Administrative staff. Forensic Scientists perform analysis of samples submitted to the laboratory and provide court testimony as experts on alcohol, drugs, and their effects.</p><p><b>About the Agency:</b></p><p>The <b>Washington State Patrol</b> is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Provide evidence handling.</li><li>Screen request for analysis.</li><li>Assign case numbers and create electronic case files in database.</li><li>Enter evidence data into the computerized laboratory database.</li><li>Store evidence appropriately.</li><li>Responsible for evidence transactions.</li><li>Release of evidence to forensic scientist.</li><li>Release of evidence back to submitting agencies.</li><li>Disposal of evidence.</li><li>Maintain case file and all evidence transaction records.</li><li>Conduct periodic inventory and audit of evidence.</li><li>Testify in court regarding the chain of custody if required.</li><li>Maintain a safe work environment.</li><li>Provide office support.</li><li>Organize and update records for archive.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>High school diploma.</li><li>Must have valid Washington State driver&rsquo;s license to transport evidence to/from the Federal Way Toxicology Laboratory.</li><li>Provide an oral DNA sample to be used in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index.</li></ul><p><b>Conditions of Employment:</b></p><ul><li>Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $46,080.00 - $61,644.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Property & Evidence Custodian - Seattle Tox Lab

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div><br>
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<div>This is a project positions with and end date of June 30, 2027, however funding is anticipated beyond that date.</div><br>
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About the Position:</b><br>
This position provides expert evidence management of evidence submitted to the Toxicology Laboratory Division for forensic toxicology testing.<br>
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The PEC interacts with laboratory management (supervisors, managers, command staff), all technical and/or administrative personnel and customers, including law enforcement agencies, attorneys, medical examiners and coroners.<div></div><div><b><br>
About the Division:</b></div><div>
The Washington State <b>Toxicology Laboratory</b>, established in 1963, performs drug and alcohol testing for coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and the State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) in all 39 Washington counties. The Division receives approximately 18,000 cases per year of which approximately 65 percent are law enforcement DUI cases and 35 percent coroner/medical examiner cases. The Division is overseen by the Division Commander and has a staff of 45 personnel consisting of State Toxicologist, Management, Forensic Scientist Supervisors, Forensic Scientists, Quality Assurance, Property and Evidence Custodians, and Administrative staff. Forensic Scientists perform analysis of samples submitted to the laboratory and provide court testimony as experts on alcohol, drugs, and their effects.<br>
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<b>About the Agency:</b></div>
The <b>Washington State Patrol</b> is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li><div>Provide evidence handling.</div></li><li><div>
Screen request for analysis.</div></li><li><div>
Assign case numbers and create electronic case files in database.</div></li><li><div>
Enter evidence data into the computerized laboratory database.</div></li><li><div>
Store evidence appropriately.</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for evidence transactions.</div></li><li><div>
Release of evidence to forensic scientist.</div></li><li><div>
Release of evidence back to submitting agencies.</div></li><li><div>
Disposal of evidence.</div></li><li><div>
Maintain case file and all evidence transaction records.</div></li><li><div>
Conduct periodic inventory and audit of evidence.</div></li><li><div>
Testify in court regarding the chain of custody if required.</div></li><li><div>
Maintain a safe work environment.</div></li><li><div>
Provide office support.</div></li><li><div>
Organize and update records for archive.</div></li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
High school diploma.</li><li>
Must have valid Washington State driver&rsquo;s license to transport evidence to/from the Federal Way Toxicology Laboratory.</li><li>
Provide an oral DNA sample to be used in the CODIS Elimination Profile Index.</li></ul><b>
Conditions of Employment:</b><ul><li>
Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.</li></ul><br>
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Why work for the Washington State Patrol?</b><ul><li>
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.</li><li>
Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.</li><li>
Continuous growth and development opportunities.</li><li>
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work</li><li>
Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01</li><li>
Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.</b><br>
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Questions?<br>
Please contact Monica Simpson at<b> </b><b>monica.simpson@wsp.wa.gov</b><b> .</b><br>
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Property and Evidence Custodian (PEC) - Seattle

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

<div>Overview:
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Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?</p><div>
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an <b>Environmental Engineer or Scientist </b>to join our environmental site investigation and due diligence team in our<b> Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Olympia, or Bellingham, Washington </b>office locations. This role offers the opportunity to leverage both academic knowledge and practical experience in addressing environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance matters for a wide range of national private and public sector clients, while developing essential business skills for a successful career in consulting.</div><p></p><p><br>
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.</p><p></p><p><br>
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.</p><p></p><p><br>
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.</p>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Supporting projects requiring due diligence and comprehensive historical research, including the completion of ASTM-compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.</li><li>
Conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM International&rsquo;s E1527-21 Standard.</li><li>
Providing multi-media environmental compliance services, delivering ongoing environmental guidance to clients and assisting with environmental compliance audits.</li><li>
Supporting preparation of environmental plans such as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3s), and Slug Discharge Control Plans.</li><li>
Supporting design and execution of environmental management systems and programs tailored for corporate clients.</li><li>
Developing compliance documentation and permit applications related to the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).</li><li>
Delivering litigation support services under attorney-client privilege.</li><li>
Contributing to the development of technical reports, correspondence, memoranda, specifications, and proposals.</li><li>
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.</li></ul>
Education and Licensure:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, chemistry, biology, or related field. (required)</li><li>
Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)</li></ul>
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
<ul><li>A minimum of 2 years of experience (5+ years preferred) working in environmental consulting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to environmental compliance. (required)</li><li>
Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)</li><li>
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)</li><li>
Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)</li><li>
Field work and overnight travel may be required.</li><li>
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)</li><li>
Health &amp; Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.</li><li>
Valid U.S. driver&rsquo;s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)</li><li>
Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.</li></ul><p>
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.</p><br>
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Minimum Hourly rate: $30.28 /hour / Maximum: $37.48/hour or Minimum Salary: $77,968.80/year / Maximum Salary: $116,485/year (Bellingham, Olympia)</li><li>
Minimum Hourly rate: $31.72 /hour / Maximum: $37.48/hour or Minimum Salary: $77,968.80 /year / Maximum Salary: $122,040/year (Bainbridge Island, Seattle)</li></ul><p>
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees including, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a minimum of 8 sick days, and a minimum of 11 vacation days per year, in line with state or federal requirements. Employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), a variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees.</p><p></p><div><br>
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Environmental Due Diligence Engineer or Scientist

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