11 Pharmaceutical Scientist jobs in the United Arab Emirates
Research Scientist
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Organisation/Company: KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
Research Field: Engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: United Arab Emirates
Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Funding: Not funded by a EU programme
Research Infrastructure: No
Offer DescriptionPosition: Research Scientist
Khalifa University, ranked 181st in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and the top university in the UAE, offers diverse research and academic programs addressing strategic, scientific, and industrial challenges.
The university's faculty and research facilities support a broad range of disciplines in engineering, science, and medicine across three colleges.
Research focuses on sectors vital to the UAE’s economic growth, including Clean and Renewable Energy, Hydrocarbon Exploration, Water and Environment, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Key research platforms include Robotics, AI and Data Science, ICT, and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing.
Position Overview
KU seeks a highly motivated Research Scientist or Post-doctoral Fellow for a KU-funded project to develop a new energy storage device with high energy density and fast charging capabilities. The project involves investigating structures, 2D nanomaterials, and designs, developing physical models, and establishing operation mechanisms. The research will include testing for reliable electronic applications.
The researcher will have access to advanced equipment at KU and the System on Chip Centre ( collaborating with researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds.
For assistance or issues with the application, contact the Recruitment Team at
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MBZUAI is hiring for a Research Scientist - World Modeling to join our Institute of Foundation Models department.
The Institute of Foundation Models is a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.
As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development.You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.
Position Summary
The AllWorld Team sits under the Institute of Foundation Model (IFM) at MBZUAI. At AllWorld, we are pioneering the development of the PAN (Physical, Agentic, and Networked) world models—the next-generation foundation models to unlock machine intelligence beyond lingual.
Our mission is to tackle the fundamental challenges of world modeling and establish a new paradigm for next-generation machine reasoning. We are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and are eager to push the boundaries of AI together.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the foundational world model to accurately simulate the physical world.
- Collaborate with engineering and data teams to tackle key challenges in training the world model on large-scale clusters.
- Develop metrics and evaluation benchmarks to better assess model performance.
- Design and implement a scalable and efficient data annotation pipeline to ensure high-quality labeled data for training and evaluation.
- Optimize inference efficiency to enable real-time interaction.
Areas of Focus
- Scalable Training Systems : Develop and optimize infrastructure for training multimodal LLMs and video diffusion models at massive scale.
- Efficient Data Pipelines : Build scalable video data pipelines and annotation frameworks to support high-quality training data.
- Inference Optimization : Enhance inference efficiency through optimization and distillation techniques to enable real-time interaction.
- Visual Tokenization : Develop methods for discretizing visual features into tokens for improved model representation.
- Quantitative Evaluation : Establish rigorous benchmarks to assess physical accuracy, controllability, and intelligence.
- Scaling Laws for Video Pretraining : Investigate scaling law principles to guide efficient video pre-training strategies.
Academic Qualifications
- MSc or PhD in Machine Learning or Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
Professional Experience
- Experience in large-scale model training (LLMs or Diffusion Models) on large clusters.
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art video generative models (e.g., Sora, Veo2, MovieGen, CogVideoX, etc.).
- Experiences in building and optimizing large-scale video data pipelines.
- Experience in accelerating diffusion model inference for improved efficiency.
- Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Strong systems and engineering expertise in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects in rapidly evolving research areas.
- Research contributions to top-tier conferences or journals (e.g., ICML, ICLR, NeurIPS, ACL, CVPR, COLM, etc.), with published work in relevant domains.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Industries Higher Education and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 week ago
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#J-18808-LjbffrResearch Scientist Intern
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Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are a newly established start-up where a collective of visionary scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs are dedicated to transforming the landscape of biology and medicine through the power of generative AI. Our team comprises leading minds and innovators in AI and biological science, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are dreamers who reimagine a new paradigm for biology and medicine.
We are committed to decoding biology holistically and enabling the next generation of life-transforming solutions. As the first mover in pan-modal Large Biological Models (LBM), we are pioneering a new era of biomedicine, with our LBM training leading to ground-breaking advancements and a transformative approach to healthcare. Our robust R&D team and leadership in LLMs and generative AI position us at the forefront of this revolutionary field. With headquarters in Silicon Valley, California, and a branch office in Paris and Abu Dhabi, we are poised to make a global impact. Join us as we embark on this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine through the transformative power of Generative AI.
Job Description:- You will work with the team to conduct cutting-edge AI and computational biology research. Your primary tasks will include improving existing models and exploring new methodologies to advance our AI capabilities in biology.
- You will work with the team on designing and executing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and applying statistical techniques to validate the performance and robustness of AI systems.
- Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the AI/ML researchers and computational biologists on the team to develop our state-of-the-art AI for biology foundation models.
- M.S. or Ph.D. student (or evidence of equivalent level of expertise) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- Skilled in developing, implementing, and debugging deep learning methods/models in popular frameworks, such as JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch, with an interest in generative models, graph neural networks, or large-scale deep learning applications.
- Strong theoretical foundation (e.g., statistics, optimization, graph theory, linear algebra).
- Passion for interdisciplinary research (emphasizing the intersection of AI and Biology), and willingness to acquire necessary domain knowledge.
- Motivated and self-driven with the ability to operate with partial descriptions of high-level objectives (as is typical in a start-up environment).
- Familiarity with software engineering best practices (version control, documentation, etc).
- 3 year PhD student and above.
- Proven track record in research and innovation demonstrated through contributions in top-tier AI/ML (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICLR) and/or core biology (e.g., Nature, Science, or Cell) journals and conferences.
- Intern experience in industry (e.g., OpenAI, FAIR, Deepmind, Google Research).
- Hands-on experience working at the intersection of AI and Biology.
- Experience in large-scale distributed training and inference.
- Open-source contributions, especially if used by others.
Join us as we embark on this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Research Scientist
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Responsibilities
- Conduct research in areas such as training data, pre-training, and model training.
- Research and prototype innovative evaluation methods.
- Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to build and scale tools for responsible deployment.
- Design and develop models that drive real-world impact and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of generating new ideas or enhancing existing ones in machine learning, evidenced by first-author publications or notable projects.
- Ability to lead and execute a research agenda, selecting impactful problems and managing long-term projects independently.
- Experience in developing novel techniques for measuring and mitigating ML model performance.
- Comfortable working across research and product teams in a cross-functional environment.
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Research Scientist Intern
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Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are a newly established start-up where a collective of visionary scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs are dedicated to transforming the landscape of biology and medicine through the power of generative AI. Our team comprises leading minds and innovators in AI and biological science, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are dreamers who reimagine a new paradigm for biology and medicine.
We are committed to decoding biology holistically and enabling the next generation of life-transforming solutions. As the first mover in pan-modal Large Biological Models (LBM), we are pioneering a new era of biomedicine, with our LBM training leading to ground-breaking advancements and a transformative approach to healthcare. Our robust R&D team and leadership in LLMs and generative AI position us at the forefront of this revolutionary field. With headquarters in Silicon Valley, California, and a branch office in Paris and Abu Dhabi, we are poised to make a global impact. Join us as we embark on this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine through the transformative power of Generative AI.
Job Description:- You will work with the team to conduct cutting-edge AI and computational biology research. Your primary tasks will include improving existing models and exploring new methodologies to advance our AI capabilities in biology.
- You will work with the team on designing and executing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and applying statistical techniques to validate the performance and robustness of AI systems.
- Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the AI/ML researchers and computational biologists on the team to develop our state-of-the-art AI for biology foundation models.
- M.S. or Ph.D. student (or evidence of equivalent level of expertise) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- Skilled in developing, implementing, and debugging deep learning methods/models in popular frameworks, such as JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch, with an interest in generative models, graph neural networks, or large-scale deep learning applications.
- Strong theoretical foundation (e.g., statistics, optimization, graph theory, linear algebra).
- Passion for interdisciplinary research (emphasizing the intersection of AI and Biology), and willingness to acquire necessary domain knowledge.
- Motivated and self-driven with the ability to operate with partial descriptions of high-level objectives (as is typical in a start-up environment).
- Familiarity with software engineering best practices (version control, documentation, etc).
- 3 year PhD student and above.
- Proven track record in research and innovation demonstrated through contributions in top-tier AI/ML (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICLR) and/or core biology (e.g., Nature, Science, or Cell) journals and conferences.
- Intern experience in industry (e.g., OpenAI, FAIR, Deepmind, Google Research).
- Hands-on experience working at the intersection of AI and Biology.
- Experience in large-scale distributed training and inference.
- Open-source contributions, especially if used by others.
Join us as we embark on this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
#J-18808-LjbffrPostdoctoral Research Scientist
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Research Associate – Data Analysts
The research associate will be part of a multidisciplinary team focusing on human capital development and sustainable growth.
- Data analysts will work closely with the project lead to advance research goals.
- Support researchers with data visualization, big data analysis, and database management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders from public and private sectors.
- Develop coding solutions for research purposes.
- PhD in Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
- Experience in data analytics, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
Others:
- Training and mentorship programs available.
Research Scientist - World Modeling
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MBZUAI is hiring for a Research Scientist - World Modeling to join our Institute of Foundation Models department.
The Institute of Foundation Models is a dedicated research lab for building, understanding, using, and risk-managing foundation models. Our mandate is to advance research, nurture the next generation of AI builders, and drive transformative contributions to a knowledge-driven economy.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the core of cutting-edge foundation model training, alongside world-class researchers, data scientists, and engineers, tackling the most fundamental and impactful challenges in AI development.You will participate in the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that have the potential to reshape entire industries. Strategic and innovative problem-solving skills will be instrumental in establishing MBZUAI as a global hub for high-performance computing in deep learning, driving impactful discoveries that inspire the next generation of AI pioneers.
Position Summary
The AllWorld Team sits under the Institute of Foundation Model (IFM) at MBZUAI. At AllWorld, we are pioneering the development of the PAN (Physical, Agentic, and Networked) world models—the next-generation foundation models to unlock machine intelligence beyond lingual.
Our mission is to tackle the fundamental challenges of world modeling and establish a new paradigm for next-generation machine reasoning. We are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and are eager to push the boundaries of AI together.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the foundational world model to accurately simulate the physical world.
- Collaborate with engineering and data teams to tackle key challenges in training the world model on large-scale clusters.
- Develop metrics and evaluation benchmarks to better assess model performance.
- Design and implement a scalable and efficient data annotation pipeline to ensure high-quality labeled data for training and evaluation.
- Optimize inference efficiency to enable real-time interaction.
Areas of Focus
- Scalable Training Systems: Develop and optimize infrastructure for training multimodal LLMs and video diffusion models at massive scale.
- Efficient Data Pipelines: Build scalable video data pipelines and annotation frameworks to support high-quality training data.
- Inference Optimization: Enhance inference efficiency through optimization and distillation techniques to enable real-time interaction.
- Visual Tokenization: Develop methods for discretizing visual features into tokens for improved model representation.
- Quantitative Evaluation: Establish rigorous benchmarks to assess physical accuracy, controllability, and intelligence.
- Scaling Laws for Video Pretraining: Investigate scaling law principles to guide efficient video pre-training strategies.
Academic Qualifications
- MSc or PhD in Machine Learning or Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
Professional Experience
- Experience in large-scale model training (LLMs or Diffusion Models) on large clusters.
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art video generative models (e.g., Sora, Veo2, MovieGen, CogVideoX, etc.).
- Experiences in building and optimizing large-scale video data pipelines.
- Experience in accelerating diffusion model inference for improved efficiency.
- Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Strong systems and engineering expertise in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects in rapidly evolving research areas.
- Research contributions to top-tier conferences or journals (e.g., ICML, ICLR, NeurIPS, ACL, CVPR, COLM, etc.), with published work in relevant domains.
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- IndustriesHigher Education and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Path 1 Kawader: Research Assistant - Language Mind and Brain LabResearch Scientist in the Center for Translational Medical Devices - Dr. Professor Panče NaumovPath 1 Kawader: Research Assistant - Quantum ComputingAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates 1 day ago
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Research Scientist in the Center for Translational Medical Devices
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The Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED) at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Scientist to work on Surface Chemistry of Implants and Fabrication of Polymer Medical Devices.
The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and researchers to enhance implant surface chemistry, improving biocompatibility and osteointegration. Responsibilities include surface modification of implants via plasma treatment, silanization, and specialty coatings for corrosion resistance, as well as developing polymeric lubricious coatings for catheters to reduce vascular injury during trans-catheterization.
The role involves characterizing surface modifications using microscopy techniques such as SEM and AFM, mapping nanomechanical properties like adhesion, friction, Young's modulus, and surface free energy, and developing polymeric medical devices based on clinical needs. Experience in polymer processing techniques, including extrusion, molding, and additive manufacturing, is required. The candidate will prepare ISO/ASTM test specimens, estimate glass transition temperatures via DMA, and develop osteoconductive implants for skull base surgery.
Additional duties include quantifying biomolecule adsorption on coatings with Quartz Crystal Microbalance, developing sustainable orthotic devices, co-developing industry-partnered medical devices, and assisting in intellectual property filings. The candidate will also collaborate on preparing technology documentation for industry translation.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science.
Preferred expertise includes:
- Surface analysis of materials
- Atomic Force Microscopy
- Materials characterization
- Analytical skills
Application materials include a cover letter, CV with publications, research statement, and three references, all in PDF. For questions, contact Professor Pan e Naumov at
The position offers competitive terms, including housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications are accepted immediately until filled. Required submissions include a cover letter, CV, degree transcripts, a one-page research summary, and at least two recommendation letters in PDF.
Visit NYUAD Careers for application instructions.
About NYUAD:
NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university with a comprehensive undergraduate program across Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. Part of NYU’s global network, NYUAD fosters international mobility and collaborative research, serving as a hub for scholarly activity in the Arab world and beyond.
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#J-18808-LjbffrResearch Scientist in the Center for Water Research - Dr. Nidal Hilal
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NYUAD Water Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research scientist to work on the development of membrane desalination to treat water from the Arabian Gulf feed sources and on the design and scale-up of low energy membranes for water purification, under the supervision of Professor Nidal Hilal, Director of the Water Research Center and Global Professor of Engineering. The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on developing functional membrane materials, including nanostructured polymer membranes tailored to microfiltration, ultrafiltration, membrane distillation, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. The candidate will employ advanced membrane fabrication techniques and characterization tools (SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, BET, etc.) to establish fabrication-structure-property-performance relationships in novel materials for sustainable desalination and water treatment. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and engineers, graduate students and undergraduate students. The successful applicant will manage projects and work closely with postdoctoral researchers, build deep technical knowledge and develop transferable solutions. He/she will participate in developing novel concepts and writing proposals. He/she will work towards solving complex problems with efficiency and creativity. He/she will be involved in writing reports, authoring publications, drafting patents and presenting results at conferences. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of materials science and engineering, membrane fabrication techniques, membrane characterization tools and separation processes. He/she will be detail-oriented, well-organized and will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Applicants must hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and have a minimum of five years? experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate . Excellent experimental and analytical skills relevant to the project (in particular membrane fabrication and characterization) are required. Candidates with demonstrated history of peer reviewed publications in a related area, along with prior expertise in materials science and analytical chemistry will be preferred. This position will begin in March 2026 as a two-year contract, renewable depending on performance. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 references, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: . About NYUAD:
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU?s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
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#J-18808-LjbffrResearch Scientist in the Center for Water Research - Dr. Nidal Hilal
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NYUAD Water Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research scientist to work on the development of membrane desalination to treat water from the Arabian Gulf feed sources and on the design and scale-up of low energy membranes for water purification, under the supervision of Professor Nidal Hilal, Director of the Water Research Center and Global Professor of Engineering.
The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on developing functional membrane materials, including nanostructured polymer membranes tailored to microfiltration, ultrafiltration, membrane distillation, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. The candidate will employ advanced membrane fabrication techniques and characterization tools (SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, BET, etc.) to establish fabrication-structure-property-performance relationships in novel materials for sustainable desalination and water treatment. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and engineers, graduate students and undergraduate students.
The successful applicant will manage projects and work closely with postdoctoral researchers, build deep technical knowledge and develop transferable solutions. He/she will participate in developing novel concepts and writing proposals. He/she will work towards solving complex problems with efficiency and creativity. He/she will be involved in writing reports, authoring publications, drafting patents and presenting results at conferences. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of materials science and engineering, membrane fabrication techniques, membrane characterization tools and separation processes. He/she will be detail-oriented, well-organized and will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and have a minimum of five years? experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate . Excellent experimental and analytical skills relevant to the project (in particular membrane fabrication and characterization) are required. Candidates with demonstrated history of peer reviewed publications in a related area, along with prior expertise in materials science and analytical chemistry will be preferred.
This position will begin in March 2026 as a two-year contract, renewable depending on performance. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 references, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: .
About NYUAD:
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU?s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer
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