Biotech Career Services Newsletter
Biotechnology Career Services Newsletter, November 18, 2009
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1. New Company in Research Park
2. Job listings
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1. New Company In Research Park
EnvirGen Making a Natural Remedy for Norovirus
EnvirGen, a company located in EnterpriseWorks, has developed EZ Travel as a natural remedy for norovirus. The product launched in March, and their research show that it prevents catching the stomach flu by inhibiting growth of the stomach flu virus. It also treats stomach flu symptoms through a combination of natural compounds. EnvirGen was founded in November 2007, when Hoshin Park and his colleague Ikro Joeapproached Kansas State University professor Kyeong-Ok Chang about commercializing his norovirus research. Chang, EnvirGen's chief scientific adviser, has studied norovirus for the last decade and recently received a $5.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue that research.
http://www.centralillinoisbusiness.com/index.cfm?colid=135
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2. Job Listings:
BE SURE TO CHECK NACELINK FOR JOBS UPLOADED BY COMPANIES
https://biotech-uiuc-csm.symplicity.com/students/
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PreventionGenetics
Director of Informatics
PreventionGenetics is a rapidly growing Clinical DNA Testing company located in Marshfield, Wisconsin. We are seeking applicants for the position of Director of Informatics.
This position requires a minimum of a Masters degree in computer science, statistical genetics, medical informatics, computational biology or a related field, and a minimum of 10 years experience in the field of biomedical informatics. The Director of Informatics will lead a growing team of programmers, analysts, and database and hardware experts. The long term goal of this team is to enhance interpretation of patient DNA sequences as a vital step toward health care quality improvement. Job duties will include developing concrete departmental objectives, taking responsibility for achieving these objectives, coordinating and supervising the day to day activities of informatics staff, and providing general informatics expertise.
We offer a highly competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including: health, dental, disability, and life insurance, 401k, profit sharing plan, and a fitness incentive plan. Marshfield, located in central Wisconsin, offers a pleasant living and working environment. It provides an excellent choice of public and private schools and affordable housing. Marshfield is also home to a large medical center that includes St. Josephs Hospital, the Marshfield Medical Research Foundation, and the Marshfield Clinic.
To apply send a brief cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to:
Human Resources
PreventionGenetics
3700 Downwind Drive
Marshfield, WI 54449
Phone: 715-387-0484 (ext 115)
Fax: 715-384-3661
Email: hr@preventiongenetics.com
Web site: www.preventiongenetics.com
PreventionGenetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Clinical Molecular Geneticist
PreventionGenetics is a market leader in Clinical DNA Testing, DNA Banking and Research Genotyping. We are seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Clinical Molecular Geneticist to continue our rapid growth. This position requires a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences with a background in
genetics. Post doctoral experience is preferred. Responsibilities include developing and managing a large portfolio of clinical tests, interpreting and
reporting test results, and communicating effectively with clinicians, colleagues and laboratory staff. PreventionGenetics is building the finest team of clinical molecular geneticists in the world. This is an exceptional opportunity for talented and ambitious individuals.
We offer a highly competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including: health, dental, disability and life insurance, 401k, profit sharing plan, and an employee fitness incentive plan. Marshfield, located in central Wisconsin, offers a pleasant living and working environment. It provides an excellent choice of public and private schools and affordable housing. Marshfield is also home to a large medical center that includes: St. Josephs Hospital, the Marshfield Medical Research Foundation and the Marshfield Clinic. Marshfield along with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee are founding members of the Wisconsin Genomics Initiative.
To apply send a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Human Resources
PreventionGenetics
3700 Downwind Drive
Marshfield, WI 54449
Phone: 715-387-0484
Fax: 715-384-3661
Email: hr@preventiongenetics.com
Web site: www.preventiongenetics.com
Clinical DNA Testing Laboratory Technician
PreventionGenetics is a rapidly growing DNA testing company located in Marshfield, Wisconsin. We are seeking applicants for the position of Clinical
DNA Testing Laboratory Technician. This position requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in chemistry, biology,
medical technology or a related field. Coursework in genetics and laboratory experience with DNA is preferred. Job responsibilities will include amplification of DNA using PCR, DNA sequencing, analyzing of results, and drafting test reports. The ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in a team environment is essential. We offer a highly competitive salary and an excellent benefit package including: health, dental, disability, and life insurance, 401k, profit sharing plan, and an employee fitness incentive plan. Marshfield, located in central Wisconsin, offers a pleasant living and working
environment. It provides an excellent choice of public and private schools and affordable housing. Marshfield is also home to a large medical center that
includes: St. Josephs Hospital, the Marshfield Medical Research Foundation, and the Marshfield Clinic.
To apply send a brief cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to:
Human Resources
PreventionGenetics
3700 Downwind Drive
Marshfield, WI 54449
Phone: 715-387-0484 (ext 115)
Fax: 715-384-3661
Email: hr@preventiongenetics.com
Web site: www.preventiongenetics.com
PreventionGenetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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On Campus
POST DOC positions:
Laboratory of Professor Sandra Rodriguez Zas
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Job Title: Graduate research assistantship in computational mass spectrometry
Description: A graduate research assistant position in bioinformatics is available in the laboratory of Prof. Sandra Rodriguez Zas at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ( http://bighorn.animal.uiuc.edu). The research project involves the advanced analysis of mass spectrometry experiments and integration of mass spectrometry data with bioinformatics tools in a web-based suite of resources.
Candidates must have a M.Sc. or B. Sc. degree and understanding of proteomic techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC), MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS, electrospray ionization (ESI)- Quadrupole Time-Of-Flight (QTOF) MS- and tandem MS. Experience with mass spectrometry analysis software, statistical software (e.g. R, SAS), and programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java) is a plus. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communications skills in English, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Applications must include a cover letter describing candidate experience and career goals, course transcripts, a CV and two reference letters to Dr Sandra Rodriguez Zas at rodrgzzs@illinois.edu. Salary commensurate with experience and fringe benefits including health insurance are included within this position.
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ENERGY BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Post Doctoral Research Associate in Social Sciences
The Energy Biosciences Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work in an interdisciplinary program using microbiological and enzymological approaches for identifying novel enzymes in lignocellulose degradation that can be used to enhance biofuel production. The focus of this position is development and application of genetic tools to assist enzyme identification in Streptomyces and related microorganisms. The postdoctoral associate will construct deletion mutants of strains of Streptomyces so that the importance of the specific enzymes implicated in lignocellulose degradation can be established. The postdoctoral associate also will construct strains of Streptomyces to facilitate enhanced degradation of lignocellulose.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, or closely-related discipline required. The applicant should be well versed in techniques of molecular biology and microbiology. Experience with genetics and physiology of Streptomyces is highly desired but not required. The ability to work collaboratively within a team is required.
Applicants should send the following materials by email to Prof. John A. Gerlt at
j-gerlt@illinois.edu : (1) curriculum vitae, (2) a letter describing research interests and experience, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Review of completed applications will begin November 1, 2009 and continue until position is filled.
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ACADEMIC POSITIONS
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NEW! - Scientists/Engineers (Project Leaders)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST)
Gaithersburg, MD
Date Posted: Nov. 16th, 2009
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=22575&o=54919&t=SC091118m
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NEW! - Assistant Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Departments of Biomedical Engr. and Materials Sci. & Engr.
Pittsburgh, PA
Date Posted: Nov. 16th, 2009
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=22573&o=54919&t=SC091118m
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NEW! - Asst. Director (Associate Professor/Professor Leve...
Tulane University
Health Sci. Center, School of Medicine -- Structural & Ce...
New Orleans, LA
Date Posted: Nov. 12th, 2009
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=22522&o=560875&t=SC091118b
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NEW! - Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Michigan Technological University
Department of Biological Sciences
Houghton, MI
Date Posted: Nov. 12th, 2009
http://www.AcademicKeys.com/r?job=22540&o=54919&t=SC091118m
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USDA
California
Research Biologist/Research Chemist (Research Associate), GS-11/12, Albany, CA
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84376641
North Dakota
Interdisciplinary: Research Biologist/Molecular Biologist/Chemist (Research Associate), GS-11/12, Grand Forks, ND
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84267577
Research Chemist (Research Associate), GS-11/12, Fargo, ND
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84365661
Tennessee
Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Plants), GS-07/08, McMinnville, TN
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84573342
Texas
Research Entomologist (Research Associate), GS-11/12, Kerrville, TX
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84288021
Washington
Research Plant Pathologist (Research Associate), GS-11/12, Pullman, WA
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84376781
Research Entomologist/Research Chemist (Research Associate), GS-11/12, Wapato, WA
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=84376874