Associate Director, Biotechnology Innovation Center

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.

Additional Job Information

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.

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.