Commercialization Specialist

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 23 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 04 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Commercialization Specialist
Position Number T10300
Department AAH REDE Licensing and Commercial
Department Homepage https://https://rede.ecu.edu/innovation/
Advertising Department RESEARCH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title
Competency Level 2 - Journey
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) .40
Hourly Salary Rate/Range $18-$21.25
Work Schedule M-F
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Temporary Staff
Job Category Staff - Temporary
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement (REDE) is charged with leading research, economic development, and community engagement for East Carolina University. REDE is responsible for research integrity and compliance, administration, and development activities to grow extramurally sponsored activities across ECU. In addition, REDE leads technology transfer, innovation, economic and community engagement initiatives including partnerships with public sector agencies, industry, military, and other organizations. The following offices are part of REDE: Research Administration and Compliance, Engaged Research, Research Development, Continuing and Professional Education, Postdoctoral Affairs, Undergraduate Research, Research and Innovation Campus Development, Licensing and Commercialization, National Security and Industry Initiatives, Research Integrity and Compliance, Compliance Monitoring, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, the University and Medical Center Institutional Review Board, and the Small Business and Technology Development Center.
The East Carolina University Office of Licensing and Commercialization has the goal of translating early-stage innovations into impact through research, entrepreneurship, and commercialization. The Commercialization Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and assessing innovations within the ECU commercialization portfolio for commercialization potential and grant support through NC Innovation, NC Biotechnology Center, and other commercialization grant opportunities.
This includes business development risk assessment, intellectual property strategy, proof of concept milestone development, time to market analysis, and impact. This position is open to individuals who have knowledge of, and experience in, invention and innovation processes, technology transfer, business development, entrepreneurism, and have a willingness to use these skills to enhance university commercialization activities related to faculty research discoveries.
Job Duties
Experiential Activities (60%) Learning policies, procedures and regulations concerning technology transfer practices and intellectual property protection. Assessing innovations for marketability and intellectual property protection. Developing business strategies to advance novel research discoveries. Conducting customer interviews to confirm market need.
Innovation Acceleration Activities (30%) Identifying consultants, contract research organizations and/or third parties that can assist in translating innovations. Managing access to Licensing & Commercialization equipment and/or resources. Providing review of commercialization grant proposals.
Data Management Activities (10%) Entering and tracking updates to invention. The Commercialization Specialist is expected to demonstrate compliance with established federal, state, and university guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Experience in academic technology transfer, entrepreneurship, grant writing, and/or industry business development experience; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office and other commonly used software/database products.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
  • Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
  • Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date indicated.
Job Open Date 03/21/2024
Job Close Date 04/04/2024
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/68672
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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