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Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research (DOR) is one of the nation’s largest research facilities outside of a government or university setting. Our studies cover a wide range of clinical topics, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, substance abuse, mental health, maternal and child health, and women’s health. Our research addresses broad issues, including the role of genes and the environment in health, the influence of behavior on disease prevention and chronic illness management, drug safety, health care policy, health services delivery, and disparities. The Division is currently home to 75 research scientists and staff scientists, 17 research fellows, and more than 674 employees. The DOR also has 46 adjunct investigators from within Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) and other academic institutions. DOR’s scientists are involved in 612 ongoing research projects and the KPNC Clinical Trials Program supports and guides 326 active clinical trials following 3,917 members. Since 2000, DOR researchers have published more than 8,100 peer-reviewed articles, and across all KPNC researchers there were more than 1,000 papers published in 2025 alone.

Whole Foods was founded in 1980 on the belief that where food comes from, and how it’s grown, matters. It meant creating quality standards, working with suppliers who achieve them, and sharing that information with our customers. And it radically changed the way people understood and shopped for food. The result has been the highest quality natural and organic products, an unmatched experience in more than 500+ stores, with a passionate team of over 90,000 team members, 5 percent of our total net profits given back to our communities each year, and millions of customers who put their trust in us every day.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is the largest fine-dining steakhouse company in the world. Today, there are more than 150 Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants, including twelve international franchisee-owned restaurants. The menu features a broad selection of high-quality USDA Prime and Choice grade steaks and other premium offerings served in Ruth’s Chris’ signature fashion—“sizzling”— complemented by other traditional menu items inspired by its New Orleans heritage. The Ruth’s Chris brand reflects its 57-year commitment to the core values instilled by its founder, Ruth Fertel, of caring for guests by delivering the highest quality food, beverages and genuine hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere. At Ruth’s Chris restaurants, the Company’s entire restaurant staff is dedicated to ensuring that guests enjoy a superior dining experience. We seek to exceed our guests’ expectations by offering high-quality food with warm, friendly service in the finest tradition of genuine hospitality across all of our brands. Ruth Fertel, built her reputation for legendary service by hiring exceptional staff—and treating them like family. Today, we do the same. If you have a passion for hospitality and are ready to be part of a world-class team, join us!