Technology Assessment Specialist
Buffalo, New York
Employer: University at Buffalo
Industry: Technology Transfer
Salary: $65000 - $85000 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Technology Assessment Specialist
Classification Title Administrative Staff Assistant III
Department Technology Transfer
Posting Number R240175
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52214
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships ( BEP ) is seeking a Technology Assessment Specialist ( TAS ) to help change the world by bringing innovative new technologies to market, and to foster economic growth in the Western New York Community. You will work with diverse faculty who are conducting leading edge research to identify innovations that solve real-world problems. The TAS will work closely with inventors and BEP staff to identify technology commercialization opportunities and allocate the various resources available to each project to maximize successful outcomes in technology development, licensing, and economic impacts.
The TAS position is an opportunity to develop a career in university technology transfer. Primary responsibilities include:
If you think like an entrepreneur and a product developer, are a collaborator and problem solver, and are mission driven and results oriented, this position may be for you.
We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $65,000 - $85,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Michelle Friedman
Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers
Contact's Title Licensing Manager
Contact's Email mf225@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-881-8212
Posting Dates
Posted 08/19/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 10/14/2024
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Position Information
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Technology Assessment Specialist
Classification Title Administrative Staff Assistant III
Department Technology Transfer
Posting Number R240175
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52214
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.3
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships ( BEP ) is seeking a Technology Assessment Specialist ( TAS ) to help change the world by bringing innovative new technologies to market, and to foster economic growth in the Western New York Community. You will work with diverse faculty who are conducting leading edge research to identify innovations that solve real-world problems. The TAS will work closely with inventors and BEP staff to identify technology commercialization opportunities and allocate the various resources available to each project to maximize successful outcomes in technology development, licensing, and economic impacts.
The TAS position is an opportunity to develop a career in university technology transfer. Primary responsibilities include:
- Meeting with faculty to discuss the technology transfer process and identify new technologies with commercial potential.
- Completing intellectual property and market opportunity assessments of new technology disclosures by conducting web- and subscription-based patent searches and market research to evaluate the commercial potential of inventions.
- Conducting 'customer discovery' to validate commercial opportunities with industry experts.
- Assisting in the patent prosecution process.
- Preparing non-confidential and technical information for marketing campaigns.
- Working with inventors to prepare successful proof-of-concept funding proposals.
If you think like an entrepreneur and a product developer, are a collaborator and problem solver, and are mission driven and results oriented, this position may be for you.
We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences or engineering, and at least two years of experience working in technology transfer, business development or intellectual property. Requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong primary and secondary research skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have the ability to effectively engage with faculty and represent the RF/ SUNY when interacting with industry or other constituents.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in science or engineering, patent law or business.
- Five or more years of experience working in technology transfer, business development or intellectual property.
- Experience working in a technology transfer database, Salesforce or equivalent.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $65,000 - $85,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Michelle Friedman
Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers
Contact's Title Licensing Manager
Contact's Email mf225@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-881-8212
Posting Dates
Posted 08/19/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 10/14/2024
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
- Faculty
- Faculty Student Association (FSA)
- Research Foundation Employee
- State Classified
- State Professional
- UB Foundation
- TA/GA
- Student
- No Current Employment Affiliation
- * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
- AcademicKeys.com
- CareerExposure.com
- CareerWomen.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- DiversitySearch.com
- GoogleJobs.com
- HERCjobs.org
- HigherEdJobs.com
- IMDiversity.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- MBACareers.com
- Conference
- Personal Referral
- UBJobs.buffalo.edu
- Other
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Created: 2024-09-27
Reference: R240175
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Buffalo
ZIP: 14208
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