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We put people before profits!&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees: &nbsp;</p><p>&bull; Health Insurance &nbsp;</p><p>&bull; Dental Insurance &nbsp;</p><p>&bull; Vision Insurance &nbsp;</p><p>&bull; Life &amp; Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance &nbsp;</p><p>&bull; Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical &amp; dependent day care &nbsp;</p><p>&bull; Disability Insurance &nbsp;</p><p>&bull; 401K Plan &nbsp;</p><p>&bull; Tuition Reimbursement &nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: Once you apply, to ensure you continue to receive important updates on your application and status, please add JRAD to your approved email list and/or check your spam and junk mail often for updates.</strong></p></div></div>\n",
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