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Community Catalyst - US & Canada
Community Catalyst
Austin / NYC / Seattle OR remote US & Canadian - based candidates also considered
Our ecosystem of Community Leaders are crucial to the success of Techstars Startup Weekend and Techstars Startup Week and engaging them virtually, and when possible in person, is important to our growth. To achieve this our Community Catalysts will recruit, grow and nurture current and future community leaders of entrepreneurial ecosystems. We look at the growth of our Community Leaders as a measurable ROI and to be exceptional in this role this is something that should drive you.
The Community catalyst is responsible for finding and recruiting community leaders as well as other stakeholders in the entrepreneurial community and therefore must be very comfortable building and maintaining virtual relationships/communities. This job works closely with community and customer success teams to ensure great partnerships between Techstars and Community Leaders.
You will:
Grow and nurture the startup ecosystems in your region by identifying and cultivating key influencers within the community (i.e. successful entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, community builders) as potential Champions/Community Leaders.
Source new community leaders using proactive outreach through strategic partnerships and LinkedIn
Engage with the regional entrepreneurial community by attending events, meetups, and other relevant community building events.
Maintain relationships with key entrepreneurs, mentors, and startups within the community.
Increase the quantity and quality of Techstars Community Programs in the region.
Identify local community needs and address those needs by helping to implement entrepreneurial programs
Strategically support volunteers and assist them to solve real problems in their local community
Be the evangelist for Techstars Startup Weekend and Techstars Startup Week
Create systems for communicating with a large community and for providing them consistently with resources that add value to their communities
Must have:
HUSTLE
3-5 years experience working with communities
3-5 years working in digital marketing or experience working with virtual influencers
Be very comfortable managing and growing virtual communities
Fully knowledgeable on all social channels
A verifiable track record of growing and developing communities and networks
A firm grasp of how business works, including sales, consultative, problem solving, and issue resolution skills
Clear and articulate communication skills and the ability to drive engagement and motivate others to join
Phenomenal organizational skills and is self motivated
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Affinity with our brand and our mission
Comfortable working with diverse communities and differentiating support for those communities
Be social impact driven
About Techstars
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships. Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs help founders do more faster and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships helps brands supercharge growth by accelerating innovation and cultural transformation. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,400 companies with a market cap of $13.9 Billion. www.techstars.com
Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, nor any other basis prohibited by law.
Commercial Bank - Project Catalyst Product Manager - VP
Commercial Bank
Project Catalyst Product Manager
VP
Req #: 190010743
Location:Plano,TX,US
Job Category: Project Management
Job Description:
Project Catalyst is one of the five major investments aligned to the Commercial Bank 2020 transformation agenda. The goal of this multiyear effort is to deliver the technology, data and process to our front-line employees to enable a more efficient and effective banker and client experience.
The Position:
The Catalyst Product Manager is responsible for the execution of a multi-year, multi-disciplinary transformational initiative aimed re-designing our sales platform in order to drive banker and business performance.
This role will be responsible for supporting the Commercial Bank sales transformation efforts by launching a new CRM, implementing sales enabling technology and providing actionable data & analytics to the sales organization. Another primary focus of this role is to deliver process and platform improvements that ensure the best return from the overall business (sales or customer) ecosystem. You will ensure that maximum business value is consistently reflected in a well-maintained backlog that reflects prioritization based on the key business drivers of improving operational efficiency to drive revenue and increase customer engagement. Project Catalyst is one of the five major investments aligned to the Commercial Bank 2020 transformation agenda. The goal of this multiyear effort is to deliver a best in class experience for our customers and our employees.
The Product Manager will be a key point of contact between the technology teams and business stakeholders and will work with the business and technology to define a product roadmap and shape the project plan to deliver maximum value while remaining synchronized with the overall CB Product Management execution strategy. He/she will be responsible for driving the successful execution of projects and change initiatives, including budget, resourcing, and stakeholder management.
The position reports to the Project Catalyst Product Executive
Responsibilities
Understand the needs of the business and ensure that requirements meet the complex global nature of the business while always taking into account the end-to-end impact of any changes
Lead end-to-end Salesforce.com product development, including defining vision, strategy and ideation, to launch comprehensive products that deliver significant value to the business
Define Salesforce.com capabilities and prioritization working collaboratively with the business and Project Catalyst cross functional team to ensure a unified product roadmap
Define and manage complex projects across multiple application platforms (Salesforce.com and proprietary systems) partnering with multiple stakeholders across multiple lines of business
Clearly communicate the project strategy and vision to the business and technology teams
Gather business needs through research, data analysis, user experience analysis and testing, competitive research and any other relevant tools
Deliver solutions with an equal focus on the operational/business models as well as the technology solution
Ensure that requirements meet the complex global nature of the business while always taking into account the end-to-end impact of any changes
Work in partnership with the Technology team to deliver solutions with an equal focus on the operational/business models as well as the technology solution
Manage cross-impacted initiatives both intra Commercial Bank and across Lines of Business, collaborating effectively at all times
Build and reinforce relationships with stakeholders through the whole value chain, as well as with other Tech groups.
Manage and direct project team activities and monitor progress, including project health, capacity planning, developing and mentoring staff, and internal process improvement activity
Provide support around the roll-out and adoption of enhancements
Ensure key KPIs are tracked and reported back to stakeholders, pre, during & post-delivery.
Manage resources for assigned projects or program, monitoring progress, identifying and tracking issues and driving their resolution, and adjusting resources and priorities accordingly
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Experience with Salesforce.com development, Platform and relevant AppExchange partners
3+ years of product management experience
3+ years of commercial banking and/or investment banking experience, either in a sales or support role
Highly effective at utilizing current sales enabling technology platforms, and reporting, analyzing deriving insights from sales data
Analytically-minded and data-oriented with boundless curiosity about the business and what can make it successful
Ability to partner effectively across business lines and interact with all levels of the organization
Proven work experience collaborating in a cross-functional environment and influencing others to initiate a recommended course of action
Ability to command/lead facilitation meetings with clear & specific agenda to keep the audience engaged and drive active participation
Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results within an Agile delivery model
Ability to think both strategically and tactically within a dynamic, fast paced organization
Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and manage priorities
Excellent business analysis, test planning, and activity planning skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative problem solving, including ability to turn quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations
Excellent business analysis, test planning, activity planning skills. Ability to tailor communication of the plans (i.e., high level vs detailed level) based on the audience
Preferred
Demonstrated sales success in a sales/credit risk (or related) role
Salesforce.com Administrator/Developer certification
Demonstrated ability in project management
Experience with management through Jira
Proven ability to think strategically, synthesize diverse information and identify business opportunities
Licensed Chief Plant Operator
Requirements High school diploma Valid Michigan driver#s license. State of Michigan Second Class Stationary Engineer Registration/License required.
Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible power plant experience required as a Licensed Second Class Stationary Engineer. Comprehensive knowledge base of power plant systems and operations in order to serve as the organization#s technical resource. Keeps abreast of engineering-related code requirements and regulations enforced by the Michigan Department of Energy and other regulatory authorities having jurisdiction.
Experience with 125 psig steam and water tube natural gas-fired boilers desired. Experience with computerized data collection systems desired. Physical requirements:# must be able to lift medium loads (25-50 pounds), climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl occasionally (0-33% of the workday); step-climb frequently (34-66% of the workday); and must have average vision and good hearing ability.
Specific Duties Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare. Promotes personal and patient safety. Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
Follows all safety precautions in performance of duties, and appropriately utilizes personal protective equipment. Maintains all equipment in the boiler room (e.g., chillers, pumps, RO make-up water system, air compressors, emergency generators) in good working condition in accordance with the manufacturer#s recommendations. Maintains constant survellance of boilers, steam lines, gauges, pumps, valves, etc.
Prepares boilers for annual inspection. Maintains the data collection system, and assures accuracy of the data.# Makes regular and consistent entries of pertinent information on log forms. Oversees repairs to boiler room equipment, e.g., valves, bearings, packing, gauges, expansion joints, pumps, electrical controls.
Conducts and logs daily water quality tests under the direction of the contracted Water Quality Engineer. Maintains backup fuel supplies such as No.1 diesel fuel and propane. Assists in training new employees and current staff as changing conditions require.
Schedules boiler room staff as directed by the Manager Initiates purchase requests to repair or replace physical plant equipment and to maintain inventories. Assists the manager of Facilities Maintenance in assignment and supervision of preventitive maintenance tasks (including mechanical testing and inspection of all emergency generators); recommends additions or deletions of equipment or procedures that are part of the scheduled preventive maintenance program; ensures proper documentation of this work Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Event Producer & Community Catalyst // Detroit
DAYBREAKER IS CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW GENRE OF EXPERIENCE. We are dancers, artists, producers, musicians, poets, community builders and curators who produce events that bring local and global communities together in ways they never have before. Our experiences allow guests to express themselves through movement and dance, connect authentically, get sweaty, be creative, get inspired, and start their day off with energy and intention.
Need to experience it for yourself? Check this out: https://vimeo.com/146402615
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And if you're feeling lucky: https://vimeo.com/154125428
THE ROLE //
As a member of the Daybreaker team, you will be welcomed into our global family of epic humans, dedicated to spreading love and mischief around the world. We like to think of each Daybreaker event as a "love bomb" that explodes onto the city as the sun rises, and inspiring people to live with positivity, opens,shift their perspective.
As a Daybreaker Event Producer & Community Catalyst (we'll call you a "Producer" for short), you are the face of Daybreaker in your city! That means you will be the face of Daybreaker in your city, responsible for building an engaged and passionate community, producing mind-blowing experiences, and promoting the events to relevant audiences. You will be supported by the hardworking Daybreaker HQ team, who will coach and train you to be the best Producer you can be. We’ll provide you with the skeleton of what you need to produce Daybreaker events, grow your community, and uphold the global brand. It’s up to you to bring the hustle, passion, and creative zeal to create unique and refreshing events that participants will love. You'll be in charge of finding venues, sourcing talent and performers, cultivating a volunteer production team, coordinating with vendors and sponsors, creating local partnerships, and producing monthly events. We’ll provide marketing, communications, operations, branding, sponsorship, financing, and PR support so that you can concentrate on creating experiences that participants will never forget.
This is a paid part-time role, approximately 10 hours per week.
Requirements
The ideal Producer should live a healthy, conscious lifestyle. You should have a big heart and love dance music. You should be detailed and hard-working — a savvy and competent professional. You should be active in the startup/tech industry, the health & wellness world, and/or local arts & culture community. You should have a big network of millennials you can tap into, already be leader in your community, and know how to produce a great event start-to-finish that immerses people and transcends the commonplace. Ideally (but not required), you are a Burning Man participant. :)
YOU'LL NEED //
+ An entrepreneurial mindset and independent approach to your work — you should be an organized self-starter
+ Several years of large-scale event production experience
+ A strong network of influencers, creatives, doers and people who say YES to amazing experiences
+ Phenomenal community-building background — you should be a natural organizer of people
+ Cultural savvy in your city — you should be plugged into the local arts + music scene in your city to know what's cool and who's talented
+ A flexible schedule
+ A big heart, a clear mind, and a voracious appetite for all things that surprise and delight
Benefits
+ Insights and hands-on coaching on experience design, event production, brand management, and community development -- all best practices that have grown Daybreaker into a global movement
+ Access to a global network of artists, DJs, and musicians who are excited to participate and add to the experience
+ Collaborate with an international community of amazing Producers committed to the Daybreaker movement and creating unique experiences around the world — you can consider these folks your new global family
+ Monthly strategy sessions with Daybreaker co-founders and serial social entrepreneurs Radha Agrawal and Matthew Brimer
+ Invitations to exclusive events such as art exhibitions, underground dance parties, startup mixers, family dinners, and mindful experiences
+ Local and global support from our PR team, who has landed Daybreaker major features in leading publications like The New York Times, GQ, and The Washington Post.
+ A portion of proceeds from tickets sales at each event
If this sounds like your dream job, and you're serious about the role, then we would love to receive your application. We're excited to chat with you!
Commercial Banking Project Catalyst - Data Delivery Lead
Commercial Banking Project Catalyst - Data Delivery Lead
Req #: 180043441
Location:Dallas,TX,US
Job Category: Project Management
Job Description:
Project Catalyst is one of five major investments aligned to the Commercial Bank 2020 transformation agenda. The goal of this sales enablement effort is to deliver new technologies, data, and business processes to help our bankers optimize sales efforts and deliver a better overall experience to our clients.
As part of the Catalyst initiative, the Information Delivery team is responsible for creating a meaningful information experience for the CB sales force across any technologies or channels. The team designs end-to-end information flow, from origination and capture through preparation and use. By scoping data needs, executing against new data infrastructure, establishing proper control points, and designing information offerings, the team helps realize our overall vision for data.
The Data Delivery Lead must have experience successfully developing enterprise-scale data products and a deep understanding of how reporting and analytics are used to support and drive value around key business process functions. Candidates should have prior data architecture, design, and modeling experience and a deep familiarity with foundational data science. Success in this role will require an ability to understand both stakeholder and partner requirements, to define the short and long-term strategy for delivery, and work across business and technology to guide development.
The ideal candidate must be able to comfortably maneuver from deep business domain and analysis work to defining requirements and potentially prototyping solutions. Previous experiences with a data platform, data warehouse, or data product technical programs will benefit this role.
A qualified candidate should have a foundational understanding of the Commercial and Investment Banking businesses and the complex needs and uses of CB data.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
Understanding of key Sales data to define strategies including channel alignment, consumption standards and overall data use
Become a subject matter expert across the CB Sales data & analytics landscape, enabling the value of data across the overall organization
Use of distributed computing, database, analytics background to contribute to the ongoing short and long term vision for key Sales data
Partner with Stakeholder to drive out consolidated solutions
Coordinate and facilitate Stakeholder forums to gather feedback and requirements on overall needs to align with strategies
Lead the identification, assessment, and documentation of business requirements/user stories, recommended business priorities, and advise business on options, risks, and costs concerning requests and options
Assess requirements against technology impacts and constraints
Proactively identify opportunities to improve the usability and the overall quality of the design, organization and structure
Provide guidance to ensure effective translation of user needs during Agile implementation
7-10 years of product and or project management experience with a focus on data preferred
5+ years of commercial banking and/or investment banking experience preferred
Experience participating or leading large data-driven analytics projects to drive operating efficiency
Excellent communication (written and verbal), project management, and client partnership ability
Proven work experience collaborating in a cross-functional environment and influencing others to initiate a recommended course of action
Ability to command/lead facilitation meetings with clear & specific agenda to keep the audience engaged and drive active participation
Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results within an Agile delivery model
Ability to think both strategically and tactically within a dynamic, fast paced organization
Service-minded approach with a focus on problem resolution
Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and manage priorities
Excellent business analysis, test planning, and activity planning skills
Executive level presentation skills
True leader and innovator
Salesforce Test Lead - Catalyst
Salesforce Test Lead - Catalyst
Req #: 180100282
Location:Plano,TX,US
Job Category: Technology
Job Description:
Our Commercial Banking division uses technology driven by innovative minds like yours to provide companies, as well as real estate owners and investors with a range of financial solutions designed to help them achieve their business goals. With annual client revenues ranging from $20 million to over $2 billion, the service and the solutions we provide is critical to both our and our clients' success.
Project Catalyst
Project Catalyst is one of five major initiatives supporting the Commercial Bank transformation agenda. The goal of this sales enablement effort is to deliver new technologies, data, and business processes to help our bankers optimize sales efforts and deliver a better overall experience to our clients. Catalyst is seeking a highly motivated individual who is able to handle high level of complexity and self-direct to support varied aspects of our execution strategy to build a solid foundation of ownership, structure, and governance across business and engagement domains.
Responsibilities:
Lead creation of test management plan
Lead design of testing phases, including system test, UAT, performance testing, security testing, and DR testing
Create and lead a testing command center, responsible for reporting on test progress, triaging problem reports, and determining whether test phase exit criteria is achieved
Lead team in creation of system test and UAT scripts and test data
Understand approach for automated testing and ensure team is creating tests in time and according to design
Identify and confirm technical design risks, and develop mitigating approaches
Conduct design walkthroughs
Provide level of effort estimates for technical portion of solutions
Make recommendations for future state improved processes and system designs
Qualifications:
Minimum 4 years of Salesforce implementation experience
Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator preferred
Salesforce Certified Administrator required
Experience with large scale Financial institutions a plus
Extensive experience leading testing of enterprise scale applications utilizing agile techniques
Extensive experience in creating a strategic test strategy
Deep knowledge of various types of testing, including unit test, automated/manual regression test, system test, user acceptance testing, usability testing, security testing and performance testing,
Experience in executing performance testing using automated tools
Experience in designing and executing automated regression testing using tools such as Selenium
Strong knowledge of Salesforce quality assurance best practices and methodologies
Experience with Salesforce best practices to implement requirements primarily through configuration with minimal custom development
Must have excellent oral and written communication, presenting, meeting facilitation, negotiation, decision making, and problem-solving skills
Must have strong influencing skills in order to ensure recommended testing practices are being followed by the development teams
At JPMorgan Chase & Company we value the unique skills of every employee, and we're building a technology organization that thrives on diversity. We encourage professional growth and career development, and offer competitive benefits and compensation. If you're looking to build your career as part of a global technology team tackling big challenges that impact the lives of people and companies around the world, we want to meet you.
When you work at JPMorgan Chase & Company, you're not just working at a global financial institution. You're an integral part of one of the world's biggest tech companies. In 14 technology hubs worldwide, our team of 40,000 technologists design, build and deploy everything from enterprise technology initiatives to big data and mobile solutions, as well as innovations in electronic payments, cybersecurity, machine learning, and cloud development. Our $9.5B+ annual investment in technology enables us to hire people to create innovative solutions that will not only transform the financial services industry, but also change the world.
Commercial Bank -Transformation Program Catalyst Instructional Designer (Associate)
Commercial Bank
- Transformation Program Catalyst Instructional Designer (Associate)
Req #: 180120021
Location:Chicago,IL,US
Job Category: Project Management
Job Description:
Commercial Bank
- Transformation Program Catalyst Instructional Designer (Associate)
Catalyst is a new and transformational business organization aimed at streamlining our sales processes and driving innovative technology solutions to empower Commercial Bankers. Catalyst is in the process of establishing a Change Management office with the responsibility of directing the change & adoption workstream focused on building and delivering sponsorship, engagement, communication and training activities for the program across the Commercial Bank. The Instructional Designer is responsible for the consulting, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of engaging classroom, online learning, and practicing experiences. They will deliver solutions using web development and multimedia applications and apply instructional design principles in accordance with internal development standards.
Responsibilities:
Develop education solutions that may include:
Instructor and student materials
Online materials
Self study guides
Reference materials
e-Learning / web-based Learning / multimedia
Assessments
Job Aids
Games and activities
Consult with clients and product owners, performing needs analysis that lead to solution recommendations
State instructional end goals and create content that matches them
Create exercises and activities that enhance the learning process
Decide on criteria used to judge the learner's performance and develop assessment instruments
Maintain project documentation and course folders
Liaise with business contacts in order to keep abreast of products, risk initiatives, and best practices
Document internal business processes
Deliver training in classroom and group settings when necessary
Final Job Grade and officer title will be determined at time of offer, and may differ from this posting.
5+ years' experience in instructional design
Experience in Commercial Bank training and development a plus
Experience with Salesforce system a plus
Working knowledge of the ADDIE or SAM process and experience in adult learning
Web-based instructional design methods and tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a member of high performing team in project driven environment
Lesson and curriculum planning skills
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple deadlines
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Team player, collaborative, creative, and innovative
Ability to effectively deliver training information in classroom and large group settings
BS or MA degree in instructional design, educational technology or similar
Exposure to project delivery using Agile methodologies a plus
Commercial Bank -Transformation Program Catalyst Change Management Associate
Commercial Bank
- Transformation Program Catalyst Change Management Associate
Req #: 180120017
Location:Chicago,IL,US
Job Category: Project Management
Job Description:
Commercial Bank
- Transformation Program Catalyst Change Readiness Associate
Catalyst is a new and transformational business organization aimed at streamlining our sales processes and driving innovative technology solutions to empower Commercial Bankers. Catalyst is in the process of establishing a Change Management office with the responsibility of directing the change & adoption workstream focused on building and delivering sponsorship, engagement, communication and training activities for the program across the Commercial Bank.
Under the supervision of the Change Management Lead, the Change Readiness Associate will:
Work with independent project/program leads, partners, stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leaders to deliver and support the day to day execution of change activities necessary to support the adoption of a new client relationship management system by Commercial Bankers.
Support all aspects of the change management framework including, communications, training, marketing, sponsorship/engagement, measurement and reporting.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to concept, development, and execution of sponsorship, marketing / awareness, communications and training artifacts
Coordinate and maintain delivery plans with multiple lines of business simultaneously
Create, manage and communicate change metric reports and analysis that help tell the story
Support creation of senior management presentations that provide status on the project's change management journey
Facilitate or contribute to key project meetings
Final Job Grade and officer title will be determined at time of offer, and may differ from this posting.
Qualifications:
Experience with and a true passion for process innovation, business consulting and leading-edge technology
3+ years' experience working with operational change management programs; experience with the PMO of a large Financial Services firm or a strategy consulting firm serving financial institutions required
Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple teams, coordinating across different cross-functional initiatives, and reaching consensus with diverse stakeholders within large organizations
Strong judgement, independent decision-making ability and written / verbal communications skills
Ability and flexibility to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with PowerPoint presentations and Excel modeling
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related Master's Degree is a plus
Exposure to project delivery using Agile methodologies a plus.
The ideal Change Associate is:
- Organized • Curious • Analytical • An excellent communicator • Detail-oriented • Comfortable with business and technical subjects • Strong process and project management sensibilities • Strong partnership skills and the ability to work with different disciplines, e.g., Program, Technology, Product Owners, Senior Leaders, Bankers, Functional Partners (HR, Legal, Compliance) to define and coordinate delivery for multiple deliverables • Strong follow-through and drives results of assigned work
Chief Operator - Initiating Explosives
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Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach and hydrochloric acid. Winchester, with its principal manufacturing facilities in East Alton, IL and Oxford, MS, produces and distributes sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.
Olin Corporation's Winchester Division has an Chief Operator - Initiating Explosives opportunity at its East Alton, IL facility.
Responsibilities (Not all inclusive)
This position is in the Chemical Workers Union. The starting rate of pay is $28.04 an hour.
The Chief Operator is responsible for making several different types of explosives and solutions which requires mixing different dry and liquid additives together and taking the mixtures through several processes. Use 4-wheel cart to transport material.
Requirements (Not all Inclusive)
Candidate must be at least 18 years old. Related chemical experience is required.
Strong mathematical skills required. Position requires climbing stairs and lifting up to 60 lbs. Basic computer knowledge is required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills is required. Must maintain a valid driver license and pass BATF background check. Candidate must work independently and be detail oriented.
Position can consist of exposure to wet, humid, and extreme temperatures. May have to wear a full-face respirator and acid suit. Position is currently on rotating two shifts but candidate must be willing to work rotating three shifts, if needed. Weekend work and mandatory overtime is required.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Director, UNC Catalyst For Rare Diseases
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is recruiting a full time Director of the UNC Catalyst for Rare Diseases (UNC Catalyst), who will have a fixed-term faculty appointment in the School. The UNC Catalyst has been created through a grant from the UNC Eshelman Institute for Innovation (unceii.org) to enable rare disease groups to progress from knowledge of their genetic disorder to a more complete understanding of the disease mechanism and, ultimately, to therapeutic intervention.
The distinguishing feature of the UNC Catalyst is its openness: rare disease patient groups will have real time access to the knowledge base and the entire research output, which will be placed in the public domain for the benefit of the scientific community and rare disease patients. The UNC Catalyst operates as a dedicated wet lab and informatics hub for a broad network of patient groups and rare disease foundations. The UNC Catalyst has partnered with both Genetic Alliance (GA) to work with their network of more than 1200 rare disease foundations and patient groups and with the Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) and its collaborative network to generate proteins, antibodies, cell lines and assays as biological tools, which will lead to the generation of chemical probes.
The UNC Catalyst will also train post-doctoral fellows who will be charged with studying specific rare diseases. The director will be responsible for leading and growing the UNC Catalyst. Specific responsibilities include:
Oversight of the scientific and laboratory operations, personnel and budget Recruitment and training of post-doctoral fellows as rare disease expert scientists Working closely with strategic partners: the Genetic Alliance and Structural Genomics Consortium Building effective partnerships with disease foundations, patient groups and UNC faculty that include development of research plans, and implementation of scientific collaborations Securing additional extramural support in the form of competitive research grants, contracts, and gifts to ensure sustainability and growth of Catalyst operations Communicating the latest advances and Catalyst accomplishments to the disease community in lay terms Identifying options for new treatment approaches and translation into potential opportunities for drug discovery The UNC Catalyst resides in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.phamacy.unc.edu), The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is the number one pharmacy school as ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the 2017 edition of Americas Best Graduate Schools and is a nationally recognized leader in progressive pharmaceutical care practice, education, and research. Over the past twenty-five years, the School has built a reputation for cutting edge research, rigorous programs, and outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
Our unique environment has inspired a number of collaborative centers that provide faculty and students with access to sophisticated equipment and numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research. Our mission is to advance health care through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service. Our vision is to be the preeminent school of pharmacy where leaders in practice, education, and research are developed and nurtured.
A minimum of 10 years of experience as a senior subject matter expert whose contribution to teaching, research, or service upon joining the University community has its foundation in a prior career of distinguished achievement in the area of industrial or academic drug discovery and development. A successful candidate will have experience with characterization of molecular targets using cell and molecular biology, experience with building collaborations with external partners, outstanding communication skills with scientific and lay audiences, and experience with leading an independent research group. Preference will be given to a candidate with prior experience of research in rare diseases. A demonstrated track record of grant writing and securing independent funding is highly desired.Graduate degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field of health sciences.
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