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Location: Paramus, NJ
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: PHD - Academic Program



Job Responsibilities
Responsible for manufacturing Q-switch material. 20 hours a week.
Job Requirements
PhD in Physics. Part student in MS program of medical physics in Columbia University. Higher level job is required in helth or medical physics or photonics.
Uppers
Executive level or run the start up company as per my experience.
Downers
Low knowlegability of the environment
Lifestyle
30 hors, no business travel, casual dress code, low salary.
Compensation
$50K a year, no bonuses, no benefits.
Advice to Jobseekers
Be prepared to low income and nonstability.

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