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Car Sales Consultant

Columbus, OH · On-site

Ready to build a successful career If you're tired of dead-end jobs and ready for an opportunity where your effort truly pays off, we want to meet you! Apply today or message us for more details!

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HVAC Estimator

Sioux Falls, SD

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Do you have strong experience estimating commercial HVAC projects but have reached a dead end in your potential with your current situation? Looking to move to or continue living in the thriving and ...

Zoom Drain

Drain Technician - Plumber

Plymouth Meeting, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

TIRED OF DEAD-END JOBS? ZOOM INTO A REWARDING CAREER! At Zoom Drain, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. Our experienced drain technicians enjoy competitive pay plus benefits while developing ...

Bobb Says Yes

Car Sales Consultant

Columbus, OH · On-site

Ready to build a successful career If you're tired of dead-end jobs and ready for an opportunity where your effort truly pays off, we want to meet you! Apply today or message us for more details!

Quanta Services

Aerial Lineman

Aurora, OR

$22 - $30/hr

Dead end wire from the helicopter skid, HEC line, Dead end boards and ladders. * Maintain positive control of the wire during mid-span operations from the skid or HEC line. * Cut out/Press mid span ...

ZOOM DRAIN

Drain Technician - Plumber

Collegeville, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

TIRED OF DEAD-END JOBS? ZOOM INTO A REWARDING CAREER! At Zoom Drain, we don't just offer jobs--we build careers. Our experienced drain technicians enjoy competitive pay plus benefits while developing ...

Odyssey SST Bus and Truck Repair

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Truck and Bus Mechanic

Hyattsville, MD · On-site

$25 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

TRUCK & BUS MECHANIC Odyssey Shankle Bus & Truck Repair Tired of dead-end shops and low pay? Step into a shop that values your skills and keeps you moving forward. Position: Truck & Bus Mechanic Pay ...

Winco

Aerial Lineman

Aurora, OR · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

Dead end wire from the helicopter skid, HEC line, Dead end boards and ladders. * Maintain positive control of the wire during mid-span operations from the skid or HEC line. * Cut out/Press mid span ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for dead end in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dead end job?

A dead-end job is a position with little or no opportunity for promotions, career growth, or skill development. These jobs often have repetitive tasks, low wages, and limited learning opportunities. Employees in dead-end jobs may feel unchallenged or stuck, with no clear path forward. If you're in a dead-end job, consider gaining new skills, networking, or seeking career advice to explore better opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dead end?

The job title 'Dead End' does not correspond to a real-world professional occupation, so there are no relevant skills, qualifications, or requirements associated with it.

What is the difference between Dead End vs Entry-Level Technician?

AspectDead EndEntry-Level Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; limited certificationsHigh school diploma; may require basic technical certifications
Work EnvironmentManual labor, physical tasks, often in industrial or construction settingsHands-on technical work, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance
Industry UsageCommonly used in manual labor sectors, construction, manufacturingUsed across various technical fields like IT, electronics, manufacturing

Dead End positions typically involve manual labor with limited advancement, often requiring minimal certifications. Entry-Level Technicians focus on technical skills, troubleshooting, and maintenance, with clearer pathways for skill development and career growth. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Dead End job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,172 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Virus Production Scientist

Artech Information System LLC

La Jolla, CA

Contractor

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Vaccine Immunotherapeutics (VITx) seeks to Client Client vaccines (prophylactic and therapeutic) for the prevention and treatment of significant human using a variety of vaccine technology platforms combined with immunomodulatory agents. 

A virus purification scientist is required to join Vaccine Immunotherapeutics in La Jolla, California, to develop and support vaccine platform production processes at the research scale. 

The candidate will have solid training and knowledge in virus/protein purification. 

The candidate will be able to independently and proactively apply this knowledge in the design and execution of experimental work, to enable progression of vaccine discovery projects.

Experience in most or all of the following areas are desirable- protein/virus purification using chromatographic techniques, experience with Unicorn based FPLC systems, tangential flow ultrafiltration, dead-end filtration and ultracentrifugation based purification.

Additional desirable skills would include virus/protein characterization techniques and experience in handling Cat.2 infectious viruses.

The candidate will be required to work semi-independently and, as a member of a team, be accountable for the critical appraisal of their results and present them for review, at specific project milestones. 

The role is laboratory based, and a major emphasis is placed upon laboratory training to increase the scope of practical abilities, as well as the theory behind such practical work.

Additional Skills:

protein/virus purification using chromatographic techniques, experience with Unicorn based FPLC systems, tangential flow ultrafiltration, dead-end filtration and ultracentrifugation based purification.

Additional desirable skills would include virus/protein characterization techniques and experience in handling Cat.2 infectious viruses.

Expected qulaifications/experience

BSs or MSc in biological sciences or biochemical/chemical engineering

At least 1-5 years working in a laboratory in an academic or industrial setting


Additional Information

Best Regards,

Anuj Mehta

973-967-3402




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About Artech

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Artech is a leading IT staffing and consulting company based in Morristown, NJ, US. Since its foundation in 1992, Artech has mastered in complementing human expertise with technology and business acumen to produce world-class staffing solutions. The company caters to diverse industry sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, energy and utilities, supply chain, and retail. It provides IT consulting, project management, professional and staff augmentation, and managed staffing services. Artech's mission is to provide exceptional IT staffing services to its clients by comprehending their business needs and then crafting a customized staffing strategy. Its notable achievement includes being recognized as one of the largest IT staffing companies in the U.S, according to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Morristown, NJ, US

Year founded

1992

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