Assistant Research Scientist - Environmental Biotechnology
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Department: Great Lakes Research Center
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Sciences, Research, Biology
Department: Great Lakes Research Center
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job Description Summary
The Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) seeks to create, expand, and accelerate research activities in environmental biotechnology. As a leading research Institute, the GLRC is a flagship Center of Excellence integrating faculty and professional researchers in multidisciplinary research collaborations to address critical challenges facing society. The Institute provides a full spectrum of research services, currently to more than 70 affiliated researchers from eighteen academic and non-academic units across campus, with annual research expenditures approaching 10M.
The GLRC is seeking a research scientist to join our organization and the launch of a new thrust area in environmental biotechnology, including genomic biology, computational biology, systems and synthetic biology, bioenergy, and biosecurity. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in biology, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or closely related discipline; have education or experience in translational research and/or commercialization; and must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Seek and develop a sustainable research program that includes leading a portfolio of externally funded research
Contribute to the research success of others including faculty and other research staff through proposal development, submission, and successful project implementation
Participate in research dissemination through publication in peer-reviewed journals and through presentations at conferences and participation in technical workshops and working groups
Cultivate a network of external collaborators and partners to facilitate idea generation and innovation through research activities that promote the mission of the Institute and the University
Participate in GLRC Institute activities and initiatives to support research growth
Commit to supporting a team environment
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
PhD in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline
Minimum of two-years' experience beyond degree
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Demonstrated expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, or genomics
Experience leading and working in multidisciplinary research teams
Experience obtaining and managing grants and contracts
Demonstrated experience in translating scientific information into research products and public communications for dissemination by non-technical audiences
Desirable Education and/or Experience
Experience with at least two of the following: microbial community analysis and engineering, metagenomics, bioprocess engineering, or protein biochemistry
NSF I-Corps or similar training
Experience de-risking of early-stage technologies
Experience with translational research like SBIR/STTR
Experience developing and implementing intellectual property strategy
Business development and other entrepreneurial experience
Experience working with Department of Defense clients
Existing grants/contracts
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
Strong research, problem solving, and communication skills (both written and oral), coupled with strong attention to detail and scientific curiosity
Ability to supervise and mentor researchers such as graduate students, technicians, and other technical staff
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to take direction without continuous oversight, while demonstrating strong self-motivated accountability
Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment with respect to matters related to job duties
Demonstrated ability to participate in teams as both a leader and a contributor
Strong publication track record
Ability to manage multiple projects, concurrently
Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to motivate others to achieve desirable outcomes
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety
Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship. Obtaining a national security clearance while holding a dual citizenship will not be possible when the foreign country poses a risk to the national security of the United States
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Understanding of the translation of environmental biological discoveries to biotechnology
Process knowledge of the various steps to move through invention disclosure to commercialization or patent
Acute business forward mind-set
Strong budget development skills
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1.0
FLSA Status
Exempt
A
