Full Time

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

About the Role The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation is responsible for the comprehensive administration and compliance risk mitigation of the externally sponsored portfolio overseeing the entire sponsored project lifecycle from administrative proposal review and submission through award closeout. In all responsibilities, establish and maintain a positive working environment that encourages productivity and retention of all SPA staff, including opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities Independently manage the activities of Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA), a service unit under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation (OVCRI), with responsibility for supporting faculty and staff in pursuing and conducting sponsored research and other sponsored activity across the campus. Direct the SPA staff dedicated to administering sponsored project funding for research, instruction, and outreach and responsible for reviewing and authorizing proposals, negotiating contracts and setting up awards, managing expenditures and accounts receivables, and monitoring compliance. Work closely with the appropriate authorities on institutional or project-specific audits and contribute to campus- and institution-wide reviews and audits of operations supporting or impacting sponsored research. Establish policies and procedures to maximize the opportunities for support of faculty research and to create an environment conducive to such scholarship. Assist the institution with managing financial and other compliance risks associated with sponsored programs and maintaining the fiscal vitality and reputation of the university, working closely with members of the senior administration, deans, college research officers, and faculty. Represent the interests of the faculty, staff and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation for defining, developing, and implementing institutional business operations to effectively encourage and support sponsored activity. Provide continuous innovation to better support the research enterprise and leverage new tools and information technology to increase efficiency of service across the sponsored project lifecycle. Maintain executive oversight of the research administrative information systems by providing operational oversight of the institution- and enterprise-wide software systems and electronic research administrative tools. Continuously look to reduce the faculty and staff administrative burden while maintaining institutional compliance. Establish goals, develop performance metrics, and implement programs to provide streamlined and effective administrative support for sponsored programs administration. Provide leadership to the campus in administering and interpreting applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and directives regarding grant and contract implementation and compliance. Identify potential financial and other compliance risks to the institution and help develop pragmatic and proactive solutions to mitigate those risks. Participate with senior administration and in close collaboration with the Office of General Counsel in the development of policies and procedures for the administration of grants and contracts supporting the university’s mission and objectives. Anticipate the need for improvements in such policies and represent the university in liaison with agencies providing grant and contract funding. Collaborate with the Security Management Office and the institutional Facility Security Officer responsible for administering employee security clearances and ensure institutional compliance in managing the institutional classified sponsored portfolio. Work closely with the Office of Research Security to ensure the sponsored portfolio is compliant with federal regulations governing foreign engagement and collaboration. Oversee the development and implementation of organized training and outreach efforts to faculty and staff. Work closely in the support and administration of the Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPaRC) quarterly meetings and support and advocate for the SPaRC’Ed certification series. Responsible for envisioning the development of SPaRC tools and resources for faculty and staff and for advocating for university staff to participate and volunteer their time to share their knowledge of sponsored programs administration Serve as official signatory authority for campus proposal submissions and sign on behalf of the institutional authorized organizational official when needed. Coordinate preparation of statistical reports and other data for reports to university administration, including monthly and annual reports, and other reports as requested by administration. Work closely with the OVCRI and campus leadership in responding to requests for analytics. Serve on appropriate University committees as required and direct the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files related to the support of grants and contracts. Qualifications J.D., Master’s degree, or Ph.D. 10 years of experience, including demonstrated leadership, strong organizational and administrative skills related to supporting the entire sponsored project lifecycle in a complex academic research institution. Experience should include a record of commitment to and delivery of responsive service to the research community. Experience in both the pre-award and post-award functions; federal cost principles, research compliance; knowledge of federal agency practices, regulations and policies; and evidence of leadership success in comparable situations. Experience in producing creative and innovative solutions and approaches to common problems. Experience in working with program officers at State and Federal agencies and with private sponsors and acting as an effective liaison between investigators and funding agencies, including dispute resolution. Abilities Demonstrated management skills, including budget preparation and management, personnel management (hiring and training staff) with an ability to motivate and retain professional staff. Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and diplomatically with investigators and senior level administrators responsible for providing services to support the sponsored portfolio. Must have demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills and willingness to reach out to various parties in the performance of their duties. Ability to work with executive administration to address the resource needs of SPA and a demonstrated experience in negotiations for and management of a large and heterogeneous non-governmental sponsored research portfolio. Comprehensive understanding of federal regulations and agency guidelines for grants management and sponsored research, including NSF, US DOE, NIH, USDA, DOD, NEA and NEH. Knowledge of the federal Uniform Guidance. Comprehensive understanding of state regulations and agency guidelines for grants management and sponsored research, as well as a working knowledge of State of Illinois statutes. To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/AssistantViceChancellorforResearchandInnovation

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Principal Software Engineer

About Cardlytics + Bridg Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX) is the industry-leading purchase intelligence and incentives platform. They make commerce smarter and more rewarding for everyone by helping businesses attract, understand, and incentivize consumers through their banks’ digital reward programs. Remember that time you got cash back on a cup of coffee through your banking app? That was Cardlytics! Bridg, a division of Cardlytics, is an enterprise data and audience platform that powers the growth of Retail Media. Using an exclusive offline identity resolution capabilities along with clients’ point of sale (POS) data, they help Retailers significantly expand their 1st party data (identifying unknown customers and enriching the understanding of loyalty members), ensure reporting transparency, and create new monetization opportunities working with their Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) partners. CPG brands and advertisers in turn gain access to verified shopper data across loyalty & non-loyalty customers that powers advanced insights, precision targeting, and closed loop measurement. Join Bridg at the cutting edge as they transform how companies connect with their customers through data. About the Role Bridg is seeking a Principal Engineer who will be designing and implementing a highly scalable data integration and transformation platform processing a high volume of data under a defined SLA. You will be creating and building the platform that includes ingestion and transformation of data, data governance, machine learning, analytics, and consumer insights. This Principal Engineer position reports to the Head of Engineering. Responsibilities Design and implement data processing in Snowflake built for high performance and scale. Implement robust ETL pipelines in Python (and/or Java) with full test coverage. Author SQL and Snowflake stored procedures optimized for concurrency and cost. Automate infrastructure with Terraform and codify CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Mentor senior and mid-level engineers in design reviews, code reviews, and architectural patterns. Partner closely with data scientists to productionize ML models. Evangelize engineering best practices (Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, documentation). Minimum Qualifications BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years building high-performance, scalable Big Data systems. 3+ years designing and operating production workloads in Snowflake. Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, including optimization techniques. Hands-on AWS experience (EC2, S3, Lambda, EMR, RDS, Redshift). Excellent communication skills, with a history of mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional stakeholders. Preffered Qualifications MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience with streaming frameworks (AWS Kinesis, Kafka, Spark Streaming, Flink). Familiarity with search and analytics engines (Elasticsearch, OpenSearch). Expertise in ETL workflow management. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and container orchestration (EKS, ECS, Kubernetes). Strong grasp of data governance, cataloging, and metadata management. To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/PrincipalSoftwareEngineer

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Software Dev Engineer I, Data Platforms

About Yahoo Data Platform The Data Platform team builds industry leading next generation cloud platforms, services and tools that underpin our products. They build and maintain systems at scale and ensure that Yahoo is always able to process petabytes of data and billions of events daily. Using a combination of open source software and internal tools across multiple cloud providers, we engineer platform solutions for data collection, stream processing, batch-processing, data querying, data governance, and data lineage. They promote and enable developer self-sufficiency and DevOps ownership models. About the Role The Data Platform team is looking for world-class, fun-loving engineers to join their team in Champaign, Illinois, where candidates will have the opportunity to help develop scalable, high-speed data solutions for data collection and low-latency platforms. Interns will analyze requirements; investigate optimal software solutions; architect, design, implement and test those solutions; and support our globally deployed data collection and low-latency platforms. Working through documents and conversations with colleagues to understand product requirements for new features. Shaping those requirements into design documents and software implementation. Testing and debugging both your own software and some written by others. Analyzing and refactoring existing software to enhance its reliability, performance, supportability, and operability. Helping your team figure out priorities and processes and what’s next. Qualifications A solid Computer Science foundation in data structures and algorithms, object oriented programming, and modern software engineering practices from your achievement of obtaining a degree in CS or a similar engineering pursuit. The ability to use an object oriented programming language like Java or C++, scripting languages like Python or Perl, and Unix or Linux systems. Excellent design, coding, debugging and testing skills. The expertise to manipulate data through query languages. Facility with data concepts such as joins, aggregation, projection, and explosion. The ability to work with large-scale distributed systems. Solid written and verbal communication skills. Excellent problem solving and organizational skills. Great team-working capabilities in an agile development environment. Willingness to engage productively with others in the industry through the mechanisms of open source software. The passion to build great products, work with great people and change the world. If interested, please send resumes to:  resume-champaign-data@yahooinc.com.

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Senior Bioprocess Scientist/Engineer

About Boston Bioprocess Boston Bioprocess, Inc.’s mission is to help fermentation product companies develop and scale up production. We specialize in providing innovative solutions and services to support the research, development, and manufacturing processes of our clients. About the Role We have a bench scale lab and pilot facility in Champaign, IL and are looking for a highly motivated Senior engineer/scientist to develop, manage and run fermentation and respective downstream projects. A successful candidate will lead/contribute efforts to help clients optimize their fermentation and purification processes at both bench and pilot scale and scale-up, with the goal of taking clients’ production processes into scalable commercial manufacturing. This role will serve as a client project lead and work closely together with the CSO and program management on all aspects of process development for production of proteins, lipids, amino acids, organic acids, polysaccharides, hydrocolloids, and enzymes, using bacterial, yeast, and fungal hosts. This is a technical role but involves significant client interaction. We are a service business, and client retention and satisfaction are core aspects of our business model. Prospective candidates should understand that success requires technical expertise, but it also involves empathy, prompt communication, and a general client-service orientation. Responsibilities Lead and manage bioprocess development projects including client interaction, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes. Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments to understand, optimize, and scale-up processes yielding various end products from different microbial organisms. Provide technical expertise and guidance on experimental planning, process development, troubleshooting, and optimization. Generate and analyze data, prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate results to internal and external stakeholders. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in the bioprocessing field, and apply this knowledge to enhance processes and drive innovation. Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers/scientists and support their professional development. Identify optimization opportunities regarding company workflows and lead initiatives to improve work excellence. Qualifications Ph.D. or M.Sc. in chemical or bioprocess engineering, biotechnology or related field. At least 2-3 years of hands-on industry experience with detailed knowledge of bioprocess unit operations and process development. Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in microbial cultivation and product purification (centrifugation, depth and sterile filtration, precipitation, TFF, extraction) and drying at both, bench and pilot scale. Proven bioprocess scale-up experience using process engineering principles. Experience in manufacturing science and technology, authoring SOPs and technical transfer documents. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to independently troubleshoot technical and process issues, and to find robust and innovative solutions for process challenges. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external partners. Strong project management skills with outstanding self-organization, drive for excellence and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Other meaningful skills Proficiency in designing experiments using statistical analysis tools and design of experiments (DoE) for data analysis, planning process optimization, and process characterization (QbD). Understanding of process optimization based on the impact of microbial metabolism on product characteristics. Experience with working in regulated environments (food grade, cGMP, APHIS, BSL-2). Analytical methods (gel electrophoresis, moisture analysis, metabolite analysis, enzyme and protein quantification and purity assays, HPLC). Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and developing junior team members. Ideal Candidate Boston Bioprocess is a startup! Prospective candidates should enjoy working in a small team with minimal bureaucracy. Candiadate will enjoy working with the team if they are highly motivated, proactive and enjoy fast-paced culture, and can effectively work together with team members, partners, and clients in a collaborative environment. To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/SeniorBioprocessScientistEngineer

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Senior DevOps Engineer – Accelerated Computing

About NVIDIA NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. NVIDIA has some of the most experienced and hard-working people in the world working for them. Come help NVIDIA build the real-time, efficient computing platform driving their success in the dynamic and quickly growing field Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence. About the Role The CUDA Math Libraries team at NVIDIA — consistently named one of America’s Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. NVIDIA is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team, although Site Reliability Engineer, Build and Release Engineer, Continuous Integration Engineer.. all can be valid titles for this role. NVIDIA’s team builds software that finds its way into AI applications, self-driving cars, and some of the world’s fastest supercomputers solving challenges in science, medicine, and engineering. NVIDIA is looking for someone with strong integrity, reliability, persistence, problem-solving ability, and skills in Linux, scripting, debugging, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities Running a lot of builds and tests on a lot of architectures, operating systems, and devices. Collecting a lot of data and working collaboratively to brainstorm and build infrastructure and tools to make sense of it all. Building relationships that allow us to work together as a team, not a group. Working in a highly dynamic environment where we have to think on our feet. Qualifications 6+ years of relevant industry experience. Proficient with Linux. Bachelors degree in a related area of study or equivalent experience. Expert with scripting in one or more of Python, Perl, shell, Groovy, etc.. Strong background with deploying, configuring, and debugging distributed systems. You should be familiar with the software build process (read compiling C++ code with GNU Make, CMake, Visual Studio, MSBuild, etc.). Background with some form of source control management (SCM), preferably git. Familiar with containers. Ways to stand out from the crowd Experience with HPC hardware systems such as compute clusters and HPC software performance benchmarking on such systems. System administrator level experience with multi-user Linux servers. Background with GPU accelerated systems. Experience working in an environment where Agile processes and methodologies are used. To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/SeniorDevOpsEngineerAccelereatedComputing

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Chief Financial Manager & Director of Operations

About the Role Under the direction of the CEO & Managing Director of Illinois Ventures, LLC, the Chief Financial Manager and Director of Operations will oversee all financial, regulatory and operational aspects of Illinois Ventures, LLC, and its associated funds & entities. The Chief Financial Manager and Director of Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the organization’s financial health and regulatory compliance while optimizing operational efficiency. This position will also collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes, maintain financial controls, and execute strategic initiatives. Responsibilities Financial Management, Reporting and Oversight Administer all financial systems for Illinois Ventures, LLC and associated LLCs, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Process invoices and perform accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in order to ensure complete and accurate records. Oversee banking and treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management and bank reconciliations. Prepare financial reports, including monthly financial statements, year-end financials, and detailed revenue-expenditure projections. Prepare annual budgets and financial statements for the Illinois Ventures Board of Managers. Prepare and reconcile all financial accounts for Illinois Ventures and associated entities. Manage audits, including overseeing and coordinating internal and external audit processes, preparing schedules, and responding to inquiries. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across all Illinois Ventures entities. Oversee fund accounting and preparation of quarterly reports for private Limited Partner funds Create and maintain waterfall calculations and provide a leadership role around portfolio company valuations. Oversee and coordinate all financial and investment-related documents associated with all portfolio companies. Operational Leadership and Process Optimization Oversee daily operations of the LLCs and provide support to the CEO and Managing Director Develop and optimize operational processes to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Support the CEO and Managing Director on operational matters such as insurance renewals, contract management, and vendor relations. Manage external contractors, including an external part-time CFO and accounting teams, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration. Provide strategic guidance for operations, offering solutions and optimizations for complex organizational challenges. Oversee operational reporting processes to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information to stakeholders. Regulatory and Compliance Management Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and industry-specific regulations governing financial and operational processes. Implement and maintain effective policies and procedures related to financial controls, procurement, data security, and risk management. Oversee creation and/or updates to policy and procedure manuals and serve as the point of contact for administrative guidelines including procurement policy, ethics, conflict management, and other responsibilities for the unit. Responsible for purchasing, establishing new contract and vendors including working with University procurement and other units regarding compliance. Work closely with IT, legal, and compliance teams at the University, address regulatory requirements and minimize risk exposure. Risk Management Develop and oversee internal controls to mitigate operational and financial risks. Owns the end to end insurance procurement process including interactions with the insurance broker. Communicate risk management strategies across the organization. Collaborate with leadership to proactively address risks and ensure continuity in operations. Other Responsibilities Undertake other duties and responsibilities appropriate for a Chief Financial Manager and Director of Operations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a closely related field. Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting, auditing, or finance experience Preferred Masters degree in a closely related field. CPA certification. Work experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or financial management. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial systems and ensure accurate reporting. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail. Proven experience with QuickBooks and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to a professional environment. Ability to build collaborative relationships with team members and external stakeholders. Skilled in solving complex challenges and ensuring timely, data-driven decision-making. Knowledge of Banner and/or other university related financial systems Experience in technology-based entrepreneurship and familiarity with compliance within regulated industries. Familiarity with venture-backed portfolio valuation models and fund accounting practices. Demonstrated success in process optimization and organizational improvement. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a Full Time academic professional position. The expected start date is 6/30/2025. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position. System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program. The budgeted salary range for the position is $130,000.00 – 160,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/ChiefFinancialManagerDirectorofOperations

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Mechanical Design and Fabrication Intern

Mechanical Design and Fabrication InternLocation: 60 Hazelwood Dr., Champaign, IL Hinetics is transforming the future of aviation by developing ultra-efficient (>99%), high-power density (>10 kW/kg) superconducting electric machines for electrified aircraft and other extreme applications. Backed by NASA, the USAF, NSF, and DOE, we are committed to enabling clean, sustainable energy systems. Role Overview:This is a hands-on engineering role combining mechanical-thermal design, system assembly, and experimental validation. You’ll help design and develop features for next-generation superconducting machines and their associated test, assembly, and manufacturing systems. Key Responsibilities: Design components and assemblies with a focus on thermal and structural performance Develop and refine fabrication processes Work hands-on in the lab, including part fabrication and system assembly Collaborate with machinists to ensure precision fabrication (milling, water jetting, laser cutting) Requirements: Proficiency in CAD Comfortable with hands-on work, lab experiments, and assembly Preferred: Experience in thermal and structural design/testing To Apply:Send your resume to Justin@hinetics.com

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Lead Systems Engineer – Cache Energy

About Cache Energy Cache Energy is a clean energy startup developing long-duration energy storage solutions using a safe, solid thermochemical material. Its innovative system stores renewable energy and industrial heat for hours to months and releases it when needed as heat or electricity. The technology is compact, transportable, and compatible with existing power plant infrastructure, making it ideal for wide deployment. Cache Energy supports decarbonization efforts by enabling reliable, scalable, and cost-effective energy storage. About the Role As Lead Systems Engineer at Cache, you will get to lead the scaling and deployment of an unprecedented energy storage technology to market. You will be improving the performance of the existing energy storage unit and helping to scale and assemble a 10 MW fully automated energy storage system. Responsibilities Lead design of large scale thermo-chemical energy storage system. Leverage learnings from existing unit to help assemble the larger unit. Test and qualify the large scale unit for commercial deployment Lead testing, scaling and efficiency improvement of energy storage units. Lead planning for manufacturing multiple commercial units. Manage various contractors and vendors during assembly and testing. Work in a small, driven, collaborative team with a large amount of autonomy and ownership. Compentencies ● Energy, Drive, Speed and Frugality. ● Superior inter-personal skills: Ability to act as a team player in a cohesive team, constructively seek and provide critique. ● Constant willingness to learn and improve. Qualifications The ability to move fast and the knack for getting things done is absolutely necessary. An innovative mindset with prior experience in design, assembly and running pilot or commercial 1- 10MW thermal, chemical or related processes is preferred. Machining, welding, electrical experience is preferred but not necessary. 5+ experience in the Chemical or Manufacturing industry is preferred. Compensation ● 100% health, dental and vision coverage. ● At par market salary tuned to the level of experience. ● Unlimited PTO. ● Stock options. To apply, please email resumes to morgans@cache-energy.com.

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Facilities Lab Technician – Boston Bioprocess

About Boston Bioprocess Boston Bioprocess Inc. is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) in the biotech industry that specializes in providing innovative solutions and services that support the research, development, and manufacturing processes of clients. The company provides its clients with the equipment and expertise they need to improve yield, decrease costs, and access products for commercial testing. About the role As Boston Bioprocess continues to grow, the team is seeking a highly motivated Facilities Lab Technician to join the team to support the maintenance and smooth operation of laboratory and facility systems. Lab Technician Responsibilities Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and detailed records of equipment performance and calibration logs. Assist with facility upgrades, equipment setup, general technical support, and lab reconfigurations. Respond to emergency maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues. Assist in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety within the lab and adhere to quality control standards. Conduct and coordinate routine inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting of lab instruments and general lab facilities to ensure proper functionality. Coordinate with vendors and contractors for facility-related services or repairs. Oversee and manage chemical and consumables inventory, ordering supplies, and tracking deliveries. Support the implementation of EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) programs and industry regulations. Ensure compliance with lab safety protocols, including PPE and chemical handling. Coordinate hazardous waste disposal according to regulatory standards. Participate in audits and inspections. Implement and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for role-specific operations. Qualifications Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or a related scientific field. Mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills. Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures. Excellent communication and ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage multiple tasks. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Previous experience in industrial work setting (preferred). Experience with handling, disposal, and storage of hazardous materials. Knowledge of chemical safety, safety protocols, and standards (OSHA). Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies. Ideal Lab Technician Candidate Enthusiasm for a startup environment (we are a small team). Quick learner with a passion for fixing things. Proactive and detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality results. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Committed to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment. What is offered Salary of $40,000 to $45,000, depending on skills and experience. Relocation assistance (if applicable). Complete benefit package, including 401K match, ESOP, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, and four weeks paid vacation. Competitive salary and compensation, including significant company stock options. To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/BostonBioprocessFacilitiesLabTechnician

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Procurement Specialist

About GDM GDM is a leading company in plant genetics that applies state of the art technology to research and develop elite germplasm. GDM’s culture is in the company’s DNA, creating a collaborative team of curious innovators who operate with agility, transparency and respect. At GDM, the goal is to create a workplace where every employee feels valued and aligned with the future of the business. About the Role The Procurement Data Analyst is responsible for the data entry, analysis and reporting of procurement activities to support the company’s supply chain operations. This position offers a salary range of $50,000 – $70,000 pending experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities. Responsibilities Accurately input procurement data into internal systems, including purchase orders, supplier information, inventory levels, and pricing details. Maintain and update procurement databases, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date. Track and record procurement transactions, including order status, delivery schedules, and payment terms. Maintain accurate records of all supplier communications, contracts, and purchase orders. Ensure that all procurement documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with company policies. Assist in managing supplier lead times, delivery schedules, and order follow-ups. Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and inefficiencies in the supply chain. Create reports and dashboards to track key procurement metrics, including order volumes, supplier performance, and inventory turnover. Provide actionable insights to procurement and supply chain teams based on data analysis. Generate regular reports on inventory movement, procurement activities, and supplier performance. Support the procurement team with data-driven recommendations for optimizing stock levels and order schedules. Collaborate with procurement, inventory, and finance teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency across all departments. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chaing Management or related field. Three (3) years’ experience in procurement data entry, analysis, logistics or supply chain processes is preferred. Experience working with procurement software or enterprise resource planning systems preferred. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. To apply, please use this link: https://go.illinois.edu/GDMProcurementSpecialist

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