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Elves

"Macy's Santaland is looking for enthusiastic individuals who love the holidays to become goodwill ambassadors this season. Elves are needed who can sing to work in the Macy's Puppet Theatre, Costumed Character Actors and Wig and Costume personnel. Full and part-time opportunities are both offered, for these TEMPORARY positions. Just bring your enthusiasm, good cheer, and strong work ethic. We’ll supply all the training and costumes you’ll need. This is a great opportunity to become a part of the 'Miracle on 34th Street.'"

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eBay Lister

"Looking for (eBay lister), someone who has knowledge and experience to list merchandise with eBay using Turbolister on our premises in Midtown Manhattan. Three consecutive days a week...Compensation: $8/hour."

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Santa

"[Pose] for portraits with children and families. Must have your own natural whiskers...Compensation: $100/day."

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Airport Greeter

"Tour operator needs airport greeter to meet student groups arriving at JFK and Newark and help with hotel check-in. We need someone with an outgoing personality, who knows NYC...Compensation: $15/hour."

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Mattress Inspector

"We perform in-home warranty inspections for mattresses which are claimed to be defective. Our customers are all the major manufacturers as well as mattress retailers. No selling is required as your work orders come from us. You will only be responsible for performing the actual inspection. This is a full-time position and does require some early evening and/or Sat/Sun work. The only physical requirement is the ability to flip a mattress, including king size. You'll learn how to do it fairly easily...Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 to start based on current workload."

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Orthotist Prosthetist

"The incumbent is responsible for work involving program organization and the operational integrity of providing orthotic/prosthetic services. This includes the design, fabrication and fitting of orthotic and prosthetic devices. He/she works with physicians and other team members to evaluate a patients potential for independent mobility and to facilitate maximum capacity in very complex and unusual situations. Fabricates state-of-the-art orthotic-prosthetic devices using experimental materials and innovative techniques. The incumbent instructs patients in wear and maintenance of orthotic/prosthetic devices in order to achieve the desired benefit, and to maximize the function and lifetime of the device...Salary range: $56,896-$73,968."

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Car Delivery Manager

"Gotham Dream Cars, an NYC-based exotic car rental company, is seeking a responsible and meticulous car-nut to serve as a delivery manager...If you eat, sleep and breathe cars, are professional, clean-cut, obsessively detail-oriented and would like the opportunity to work closely with and drive the best and most powerful cars in the world every single day (including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys and Porsches), then this job is for you. The base salary is $600/week + a $200/week performance bonus ($800/week total or $41,600/year) + an overtime bonus when things get extremely busy."

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Salvager

"The primary activities are to salvage reusable objects from the Berkeley transfer station (dump); receive incoming recyclables; sort, upgrade and take recyclables to buyers...This is heavy and demanding physical work; salvagers lift about a ton a day. The environment is noisy, dusty and smelly. People who find the job rewarding have a treasure-hunter’s curiosity and take pleasure in helping to prevent waste. Salvagers receive a 50¢ per hour premium compared to other staff to reward the dirty work the job requires...Compensation: $11.60/hr."

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Pet Stylist

"We are looking for a groomer/pet stylist to perform the following duties: basic grooming services including brushing, bathing and conditioning of animals; follow owner's instructions or breed standards when clipping, stripping or trimming an animals' coat; and generate business by utilizing periods of time when not grooming pets to write and send reminder cards to customers who have not been in for grooming services for more than three months."

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Air and Noise Analyst

"Duties associated with this position include the preparation of air/noise analyses, modeling of stationary and mobile emission sources, dispersion modeling, permitting, development of emission inventories and inventory management plans, preparation of air quality and noise assessments for environmental impact reports, development and implementation of air quality and meteorological monitoring plans, project management and report writing. Some travel to conduct field reconnaissance surveys within southern California may be required, but may include work elsewhere in California or the western U.S."

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Elections Staff

"Volt Services Group has been retained by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office to assist in the fulfillment of many project openings for this busy elections season! We need people for the following positions: Tabulators Tech, Early Voting Tech, Lap Top Tech, Proof and Assembly, Ballot Openers and Results Verifiers. This is an awesome special project opportunity for professional candidates who are excellent communicators with outgoing and friendly personalities! Salary: $8.50 to $11.50 hourly DOE."

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Undercover Decoys

"Due to an unusually high number of infidelity cases requiring undercover decoys, this Walnut Creek private investigations firm is seeking adventurous, intelligent and quick-thinking individuals to assist with a variety of cases. The desired applicants should not be afraid to capture the attention of the opposite sex and know how to deal with unwanted advances...The most successful applicants will have an innate, natural ability to act, coupled with a strong understanding of psychology, strategy and the strict nature of confidentiality. If the thought of working undercover in a club or bar, assisting in the exposure of infidelity, has interested you, this is the perfect opportunity to experience it."

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Tobacco Health Educator

"The Northern California Center for Well-Being, a non-profit health education center located in Santa Rosa, Calif., is seeking a dynamic individual to lead an outreach effort to promote clean air policies in apartment complexes in Roseland and Boyes Hot Springs. Specifically, the Tobacco Health Educator will work closely with youth groups, community members and tenants to decrease secondhand smoke and its health risks (asthma, cancer, heart disease, bronchitis, emphysema, etc.)...The Tobacco Health Educator will supervise tables at health fairs and community events with information about quitting smoking and fighting tobacco companies’ efforts to target people of color...Compensation: $18-$20/hour, depending upon qualifications."

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Glass Tile Assistant

"Some creative bent is a must as you will make concept boards out of tile for our distributors. Shipping and receiving will also be part of your job and we all do it. Must be over 21 as you may work a water jet machine. We will train...Compensation: $10/hour to start with salary review in 90 days after hire date."

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Chocolatier

"Cosmic Chocolate is looking for a part time chocolatier to help fulfill our client's desires and expectations. Please only apply if you have experience in either chocolate/confection production or high quality pastry production. This position is often physically demanding and requires concentration, discipline and passion. If you love what you do, you will do well and we will want you!"

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Scrub Tech

"The right candidate will work along with a highly trained, leading cosmetic surgeon who is well-known here in the North Bay and on the East Coast. Plastic surgery experience is a must. The right candidate is an extremely detail oriented, self-starting individual who works well in a team."

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Garden Education Docents

"The City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department is hiring enthusiastic, reliable, self-driven garden education docents for its School Tour Program at Crow Canyon Gardens (located behind Mudd's Restaurant). A love for working with school-age children, grades K-5, is a MUST! Starting pay $8.61/hour."

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Chyron Operator

"Candidate must have a minimum 2 years experience operating Chyron Infinit for live newscasts, live productions and post-productions. Will also operate an Aprissa SSX stillstore, Aprissa VCS and an I-News. The successful candidate must be organized and have the ability to work well under time constraints. Must be able to effectively multi-task various projects and requests."

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Chimney Sweep

"We provide training, benefits, salary, commission and bonuses. All vehicles and tools are supplied by us. You will need to be over 21 years old [and have] a good DMV record. Construction or trade skills will be a plus. English speaking and not afraid to get dirty! Compensation: To start $30,000-$45,000."

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Sitcom Writer

"Apply if: Your writing is witty, clever and funny without a laugh track. You are forward thinking and can write outside the box. You have situation comedy TV production credits. You take notes, are adaptable and easy to work with. You are available within the Los Angeles area. You can complete this project within a 30 day time frame...Compensation: $500/completed project. Includes 1 original write and 1 rewrite within 30 days."

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Christmas Light Hangers

"I run a Christmas light hanging business. I am looking for 4-8 people to work with me hanging lights in Contra Costa County from around mid-October to mid-December and then again taking down the lights for about 2 weeks in January (January 2nd - around the 15th). I'm looking for people who: are comfortable on ladders and roofs, look and act professional, are responsible, have a strong work ethic, are able and willing to work long days and have transportation."

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Costumed Mascot

"We are in need in your area for the following height ranges: 5'0" - 5'3" and 5'4" - 5'7". We are looking for individuals over the age of 18...special interest in people with experience.
Please e-mail us for more information! Oppertunity to make over $20/hour plus mileage pay!"

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Teaologist

"Honest Tea, one America's fastest growing beverage companies, is on the verge of eploding in L.A. We are looking for dynamic self-driven indiviuals to represent Honest Tea to VIP accounts! Teaologists are our ambassors to the public. Through targeted promotional events and product demonstrations, a teaologist spreads the word, creates the buzz and sparks the excitment for the top organic product to hit the West Coast. This position has the opportunity to become full-time based on performance and company growth...Compensation: $10/hour plus mileage."

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Psychology Consultants

"We are a local Internet company looking to develop a Website geared toward computer porn addiction. We are looking for professionals who have a background in psychology, therapy, sexuality research or related knowledge to take part in a 45-minute video interview to discuss topics that would be helpful to Internet pornography addicts and their family. Participants would be paid a consulting fee of $600 for their time."

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Ice Carving Assistant

"Ice carving assistant position requires performing duties in freezer with medium to heavy lifting. You must be reliable, neat, energetic, with good working skills and pleasant personality for customer service. Training will be available...Flexible hours offered and salary will commensurate with experience."

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Tour Guide

"The NBC Experience Store located in Rockefeller Center, New York City, is looking for enthusiastic and flexible candidate to faciliate the Rockefeller Center Tour. Interested candiates must be punctual and comfortable leading groups of 10-25 people. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in art, history and architecture as well as the ability to convey that interest. Tour requires a command of names, dates and stories.
This position is ideal for recent college graduates who majored in art, history, art history, architecture or education, also ideal for mature cultured adults...Compensation: $11 to $13/hour."

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Butcher

"Meat butcher for a gourmet market on the Upper East Side. Part-time/flexible hours. Meat knowledge a must."

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Furniture Restorer

"We are looking for someone with good basic knowledge of furniture restoration/repair/refinishing, etc..Some experience will help."

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Estate Manager

"Experienced person to manage three properties with active households. As primary liason to contractors and vendors, must have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a pro-active problem solver and be very detail oriented."

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Assistant to Smoke/Flame Artists

"Entry level position for an assistant to our Smoke/Flame Artists. We're looking for someone who's eager to learn, has enormous creative energy and an artistic eye."

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Cowboy Therapist

"We are looking for a psychologist/therapist/cowboy who's willing to share the 'Cowboy Way of Life' on national television. Our candidate should be familiar with ranching as well as the problems that arise when city slickers find themselves in the great outdoors. This is your opportunity to reveal how a cowboy's way of living -- dedicated work ethic, solid teamwork and strong family values -- can result in a happy and fulfilled life. A degree in psychology or credentials in family counseling is a plus."

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Evisceration Supervisor

"Growing, aggressive poultry firm is seeking a qualified evisceration supervisor to join its team. This key position offers competitive salary, benefits and relocation package. The successful candidate will have 2 to 3 years evisceration experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful. Must have outstanding leadership ability."

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Laundry Repair Technician

"Sears technicians diagnose and repair all kitchen and laundry appliances including washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers and garbage disposals while providing superior service in customer's homes. Previous experience repairing household appliances. High level of electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills required. Sells preventative maintenance product extensions and maintenance agreements to customer (bonus compensation programs available!). Strong knowledge of basic electrical theory. Capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)."

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Hotel Intercept

"We will be doing an intercept for 3 days in November at various hotels nationwide. The exact dates have not yet been determined...Intercepts are exit interviews where as you’ll be obtaining surveys from their customers. It pays $75/day from 5 a.m. to no later than 10 a.m. for three days, plus a $50 bonus for being on time and calling in your daily totals."

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Operating Room Coordinator

"Registered nurse that coordinates the daily operations and functions of the operating room suites. Facilitates staff, patient, surgeon and case movement to provide optimum service and patient care. Minimum Salary: $20.25/hour."

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Slumber Party Planner

"Are you a natural-born party planner? Do you know how to get a room full of people to mingle, feel comfortable and have a great time? If so, Slumber Parties is looking for you. We have a fantastic reputation for the most fun, educational and hottest parties around town you will ever see or hear about. We are always in demand and our distributors find themselves raking in the dough and rewards Slumber Parties has to offer."

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Pet Photographer

"Must be available to work weekends, have transportation and be reliable. Must be able to provide our customers with outstanding customer service. No experience necessary; we will train. Competitive pay and bonuses."

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Powder Coater

"We are looking for an experienced powder coater to work in our S.E. Portland location. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months doing powder coating and actually working with the guns and must also have application experience...The pay starts at $9/hour."

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Fruit Pickers

"Picking pears and apples. Hard work, but pays well if you work steady. Low stress, outdoor work...Compensation: $8-$15/hour."

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Adventure Biologist

"Saltwater Inc. is seeking observers to perform biological sampling on commercial fishing boats off the coasts of Alaska. Duties include collecting representative samples of the catch, sorting, recording and measuring different species and documenting sightings of marine mammals and birdlife. Strenuous working conditions. Opportunities year-round. Training provided."

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Flaggers

"A minimum of 2 years experience is required. Must have flagger certification, have own gear including hard hat, reflective vest, paddle and two-way radio...Also, must have own vehicle as work sites will vary. Pay is $12/hour. Day shift available."

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Wedding Officiant

"Join Marriage Makers, America's premier team of wedding officiants. Income averages about $30/hour, but your relationship with your brides and grooms is priceless."

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Repo Man

"I am looking for skilled repossessors for very busy business in the Portland metro area and also Clark County cities. We supply truck and tools and work. We pay all expenses. Comission base pay...If you have no experience, no problem. Will train."

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Sexton

"The specific duties of the sexton include: Perform janitorial services for the buildings, inspect and pick up trash from the buildings and grounds, make minor repairs, routine inspection of the buildings for maintenance problems, monitor grounds and buildings for security purposes. Conduct security checks each evening to insure gates, doors and windows are secured, contact the San Jose Police as situations warrant and open the church on Sunday mornings. Compensation: Occupancy of the apartment (including utilities and DSL) on the premises."

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Softball Scorekeepers

"Scorekeep for adult slow pitch softball league. No experience necessary. Games are in the evening, Monday-Friday and on Sunday afternoons...Compensation: $8 to $9/hour cash."

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Chiropractor

"Patient load will only be 2 to 3 per hour as these patients require lots of attention. There will be plenty of home care instructions and exercises. We will also conduct health classes...Good opportunity for new or semi-retired doctor. Must have a good personality and be very caring and understanding."

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Wellness Coaches

"The Marin YMCA is looking for part-time Wellness Coaches/Strength Trainers to assist members on cardio vascular and weight training equipment. Position(s) could be up to 20 hours per week, evening and weekends. Applicant must be enthusiastic, have outgoing and friendly personality, have strong communication skills, possess the ability to work well with diverse personalities, be detail oriented and have a great sense of humor. Willing to train right applicant."

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Museum History Researcher

"Research and analyze subject matter for exhibits, publications and special projects; recommend exhibit content, develop exhibit scripts and advise staff on research questions or problems. Plan organization of museum collections and research materials; develop collection indexes and catalogs; compile book lists, bibliographies and periodical lists. Compile microfilm and computer files; develop automated collections; Collect specimens on field trips; photograph artifacts and museum objects for exhibit presentations, insurance claims or collection records. Arrange for artifact and specimen acquisition and authentication; recommend purchases from dealers, artists, and private collections...Compensation: $18-$22/hour with competitive benefit package."

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Hypnotherapist

"Part-time position serving clients for behavior modification, primarliy weight and stress management and smoking cesstion. Become our 4th hypnotist on board and join a positive team committed to healthy lifestyles for our clients and ourselves. Compensation: $15/hour (after in-house training)."

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Salad Maker

"Lawrence University is seeking a full-time, academic year only, salad maker to prepare a variety of salads, bulk food orders, box lunches and recipes for board plan and catering functions. The successful candidate should have previous food production experience."

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Embroidery Designer

"This candidate would be required to work closely with St. John’s fashion designers to develop embellishment and embroidery concepts. The ideal candidate must have innate artistry and design capabilities, in addition to excellent digitizing skills with 5-7 years experience in the industry. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: ability to take an unusual idea, no matter how difficult, and attaining a solution; knowledge of patternmaking (a plus); knowledge of graphic arts (Corel Draw and/or Adobe Illustrator); [and] experience with embroidery/embellishment programming (Wilcom preferred), including embroidery appliqué, lace, taping, coiling, zigzag and sequins."

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Fugitive Investigators

"My company is contracted by local bailbond companies to bring in people who posted bail and then failed to appear on their appointed court date. Getting these people back, without incident, is important to the bail bondsman because he is responsible for the forfeiture, and important to you because you want to be paid. (Forget what you've seen on TV about Dog the bounty hunter. That's just TV.) Applicants must have typing and computer skills and familiarity with conducting investigations...Must have excellent writing and communication skills and have the ability to deal with various types of individuals and personality types. I am looking for very specific skill sets and charactor traits. Creativity, resourcefullness and courageousness are a good start. A knowledge of firearms, tactical entry tactics and surveillence techniques are a definite plus."

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Indiana Jones

"History-based series with a bent toward religion will explore the meaning and symbols of ancient & Medieval artifacts. We are looking for a real archeologist and theologian or recent grad students who have majored in these subjects to be part of our on-air team. Male/female. 20s/30s. All ethnicities welcome."

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Census Surveyors

"Westaff is managing the process to recruit surveyors for post-Katrina/Rita population census across south Louisiana...Surveyors will be provided with numerous addresses for households to approach in a given parish. These assignments are provided by a Survey Coordinator and are conducted on a parish-by-parish basis. Surveyors will attempt to complete a survey with the head of household using a standardized questionnaire. Questions will gather data on demographics, health, education and economic indicators. Surveyors will be continually supported by a Surveyor Coordinator while in the field."

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Podiatry Assistant

"Responsibilities include setting appointments, phones, customer care, filing, computer entry, general office duties, preparing patients for doctor, assisting doctor...You must be able to: follow directions, learn quickly, be friendly and patient, have a nice appearance, a pleasant phone manner, computer friendly, be organized, be on time, have legible writing, be outgoing and like working with people...Compensation: $12/hour."

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Pattern Maker

"Must be able to translate designs from a sketch to a pattern. Experience in patterning for clothing or costumes. Part-time or full-time work available."

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Mad Scientists

"You do not need to be a certified teacher, nor do you need to be a science major. You must enjoy/have experience working with children, have a functioning car and be a highly energetic and dynamic individual with a desire to make learning fun. This is very part-time work...We train you in the curriculum and provide all materials. The average instructor will work 2-5 classes per week, making $50-$160/week."

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Certified Tumor Registrar

"The individual we are seeking must be CTR credentialed and have an excellent working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and coding principles...The individual will also have knowledge of ACOS Standards associated with cancer conferences, cancer committee and data management."

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Cartographer

"Analyst will research, position, exploit, extract, attribute, symbolize, manipulate and format imagery and geospatial information. Disseminate both preliminary and finished imagery and geospatially based Intel products that are key to solving terrorist issues. Create, update, and manage GIS databases and products. Establish and manage research and production goals, strategies and processes."

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Phlebotomist

"You will perform phlebotomy on all patients using established laboratory procedures. Process laboratory requisitions and specimens for in-house and reference laboratory tests...Keep blood drawing trays neat, clean, and available. Perform other duties such as data collecting, filing, charging, aiding technologists, etc."

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