Associate Director, Biotechnology Innovation Center

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: about 11 hours ago
Location: Manchester, MASSACHUSETTS
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Associate Director, Biotechnology Innovation Center
Long Classification Title Project Director II
Campus Location Manchester
Department UNH CPS Dean’s Office
Summary of Position
This staff position, reporting to the UNH Biotechnology Innovation Center (BIC) Director, provides scientific consulting support to customers of the UNH BIC Pandora Incubator, develops and delivers laboratory skills training curriculum supporting workforce training needs in the biosciences ecosystem, supports the work of doctoral and post-doctoral scholars, and supervises capstone projects for the UNH CPS biotechnology B.S. and M.S. programs.
This position works in UNH Manchester’s research and teaching laboratory space (including state-of-the-art cell culture and biomanufacturing laboratory facilities) that form the Biotechnology Innovation Center, home to tissue engineering and other biotechnology companies in a university incubator environment. This position will work at the interface of education and training (both internal and external), research (including the supervision of master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral program research projects), and industry support and collaboration.
Acceptable minimum level of education Master's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 5-7 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4551FY24
Other minimum qualifications
Acceptable Minimum Level of Education:
  • Master’s in relevant biosciences field, especially biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering.
  • PhD degree highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated excellence in curriculum development, teaching, mentoring students, and supporting undergraduate and graduate research.
  • Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in corporate or higher education settings.
  • Demonstrated track record of identifying and engaging key strategic external partners (individual or institutional) for the purposes of building effective collaborative initiatives to deliver programs, curriculum, and industry partnerships.
  • Proven ability to pull together many different constituencies, from both the public and private sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise a professional staff, develop and manage a budget.
  • High energy with the ability to lead teams toward successful collaboration in the development of workforce training that will meet the present and future needs of the region’s economic development and corporate communities.
  • Possess highly developed analytical skills, writing and presentation skills, and communication skills that allow for effective communication with stakeholders.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Support research and pursuit of potential grant funding for initiatives and programs.
  • Comfortable working independently to achieve organizational goals.
  • Position will be operational, strategic and project-based with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills, as well as excellent writing skills. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities in addition to inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity.
  • Due to the nature of the position, some travel will be required, as well as the ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60608
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 21
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
UNH College of Professional Studies is a college of the University of New Hampshire, the state’s flagship public research institution, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction in the heart of New Hampshire’s largest city. Located in the state’s business and tech hub, the Manchester campus leverages its city location to promote real-world learning, providing research, internship and career opportunities to students and graduates. Teaching excellence is at the core of our mission. UNH College of Professional Studies faculty collaborate with students in research, service, and creative expression to better prepare them for success in today’s high demand fields. Our campus is equipped with cutting-edge labs and learning spaces, and its central location attracts students from diverse life experiences and cultural backgrounds. For more information about UNH College of Professional Studies, visit https://cps.unh.edu/ . 
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide  

Posting Details


Posting Date 04/15/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Regular
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