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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Research Park

    Genective Entomology Assay Biologist

    Genective, a JV between two leading global seed companies, Limagrain and KWS, is seeking a detail oriented and dexterous Entomology Assay Biologist to join our fast-growing team. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary program focused on the discovery, biological characterization, development, and commercialization of novel insect control traits. The candidate will be responsible for supporting and carrying out screening of putative insecticidal toxins against relevant agronomic corn insect pests in artificial diet bioassays in a collaborative and transparent environment. The Assay Biologist will conduct experiments to continuously improve, optimize, and validate the whole organism bioassays delivering high quality data yielding robust and reproducible results. Data capture, data analysis, and clear communication in both oral and written updates on experimental procedures and results will be required. The Assay Biologist will directly report to of the Head of In Vitro Entomology. The successful candidate will be a contributing member to the larger functional entomology group. The primary working location is Champaign, IL, occasional local travel may be required to the Weldon, IL research station. THE POSITION Entomology Assay Biologist plays a critical role as part of the overall research team in executing Genective’s strategy. Essential Responsibilities: Screen putative insecticidal toxins for efficacy against target agronomic pests of corn in bioassays on artificial diet Capture, document, and share data and results in written and oral updates Participate in conducting experiments, data analyses, and troubleshooting assays Participate in the drafting and updating of SOPs and work instructions Assist in developing new approaches and strategies related to bioassays Maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment Order and maintain stocks and consumables for bioassays Assist as needed other team functions as part of the global support team mindset QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in entomology, biology, crop protection, agriculture or related discipline AND laboratory experience handling insects; 3+ years relevant laboratory experience preferred Proven ability to closely follow assay protocols resulting in high quality, robust, and reproducible data Energy and drive to work in both an interdisciplinary scientific team and independently Understanding of the fundamentals of experimental design and basic statistical data analysis and interpretation Ability to learn and use electronic lab notebooks and databases for data capture Flexible, highly self-motivated, agile, results-orientated and innovative with a purpose Organized with good time management skills Good oral and written communications skills Equipment skills: Microscope, pipettes, scales, paintbrushes Computer skills: MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, document stewardship THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, 401(K), medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance plans, fitness, education, and employee referral. Plus fun and satisfaction working in a high trust, high empowerment, high impact, entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team THE ORGANIZATION About Genective Genective is a 50/50 joint venture established in 2011 between Limagrain and KWS, two of the world’s largest seed companies. With entities and activities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Genective is currently dedicated to the research, development, and marketing of transgenic traits for corn. About Limagrain As the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain’s mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company, Coopérative Limagrain, brings together nearly 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes nearly 2.5 billion Euros of sales with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In the fiscal year 2017/18 more than 5,000 employees in 70 countries generated net sales of EUR 1,068 million and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 133 million. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 160 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to increase farmers’ yields and to improve resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested approximately EUR 200 million last fiscal year in research and development. HOW TO APPLY If interested, please send a cover letter addressing your relevant experience working with insects or insect bioassays and your resume to resumes@genective.com, Subject line: Entomology Assay Biologist. Department: In Vitro Entomology Job Status: Full Time Job Type: Regular/Exempt Reports To: Head of In Vitro Entomology Amount of Travel Required: <10%

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    Genective Research Entomologist

    Genective, a JV between two leading global seed companies, Limagrain and KWS, is seeking an experienced, hands-on, bench-oriented Research Entomologist to join our fast-growing team. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary program focused on the discovery, biological characterization, development, and commercialization of novel insect control traits. The candidate will be responsible for screening putative insecticidal toxins against relevant agronomic corn insect pests in artificial diet bioassays in a collaborative and transparent environment. The Research Entomologist will continuously improve, optimize, and validate the in vitro bioassays delivering high quality data yielding robust and reproducible results. Data capture, data analysis, and clear communication in both oral and written reports/presentations on experimental procedures and results will be required. The Research Entomologist will directly report to of the Head of In Vitro Entomology. The Research Entomologist will be a contributing member to the larger functional entomology group. The primary working location is Champaign, IL, occasional local travel may be required to the Weldon, IL research station. THE POSITION Research Entomologist plays a critical role as part of the overall research team in executing Genective’s strategy. Essential Responsibilities: Screen putative insecticidal toxins for efficacy against target agronomic pests of corn in bioassays on artificial diet Coordinate weekly insect shipments with rearing team and third-party providers Ensure data capture, documentation, and timely sharing of results and conclusions in written and oral report format Participate in experimental design, data analyses, and troubleshooting assays Participate in the drafting and updating of SOPs and work instructions Explore and develop new approaches and strategies related to in vitro assays Provide help as needed to other team function as part of the global support team mindset QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in entomology, biology, crop protection, agriculture or related discipline AND experience in an agricultural biotechnology laboratory; Masters’ degree with 5+ years relevant experience preferred Proven ability to closely follow assay protocols resulting in high quality, robust, and reproducible western corn rootworm neonate artificial diet bioassays Energy and drive to work in both an interdisciplinary scientific team and as an independent contributor Working knowledge of the fundamental aspects of experimental design and basic statistical data analysis and interpretation Ability to understand and interpret published literature in the field and apply it appropriately Ability to learn and use statistical software for data analysis, use electronic lab notebooks and databases for data capture and management Flexible, highly self-motivated, agile, results-orientated and innovative with a purpose Good time management skills Good oral and written communications skills Equipment skills: Microscope, pipettes, scales, paintbrushes Computer skills: MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document stewardship THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, 401(K), medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance plans, fitness, education, and employee referral. Plus fun and satisfaction working in a high trust, high empowerment, high impact, entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team THE ORGANIZATION About Genective Genective is a 50/50 joint venture established in 2011 between Limagrain and KWS, two of the world’s largest seed companies. With entities and activities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Genective is currently dedicated to the research, development, and marketing of transgenic traits for corn. About Limagrain As the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain’s mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company, Coopérative Limagrain, brings together nearly 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes nearly 2.5 billion Euros of sales with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In the fiscal year 2017/18 more than 5,000 employees in 70 countries generated net sales of EUR 1,068 million and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 133 million. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 160 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to increase farmers’ yields and to improve resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested approximately EUR 200 million last fiscal year in research and development. HOW TO APPLY If interested, please send a cover letter addressing your experience running artificial diet insect bioassays and your resume to resumes@genective.com, Subject line: Research Entomologist Department: In Vitro Entomology Job Status: Full Time Job Type: Regular/Exempt Reports To: Head of In Vitro Entomology Amount of Travel Required: <10%

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    ADM Modeling Center Intern – Spring 2020

    The engineering modeling intern will use engineering skills to create models of industrial chemical and biochemical processes that are of current interest to ADM. These models will predict the behavior of unit operations involved in the production of bio-based chemicals, or other agricultural based products, currently used in chemical process industry. The modeling intern will use modeling languages and environments such as Aspen Plus suite, Excel, Crystal Ball and Visual Basic, and the resulting models will be used in process optimization and cost estimation. Applicants should be proficient at applying chemical engineering principals and knowledge to solve real-life, industrial-scale plant operation and process development challenges. The position also involves extensive communication, both written and verbal, with other scientists and engineers at various ADM locations. The ideal applicant will have recently obtained a Chemical Engineering or similar degree or be currently enrolled as a graduate student. We are also accepting applicants that have senior standing in undergraduate Chemical Engineering curriculum in Spring 2020 or earlier. The applicant may work either full or part time, and will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday at the ADM Sustainable Bioenergy Modeling Center, with a minimum of 75% of hours being worked between 8 AM and 5 PM. Successful completions of a pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. ADM is an EEO Employer Click here to apply through Handshake Contact: April Hoffart Sustainable BioEnergy Modeling Center Manager 2021 South First Street, Suite 112 Champaign, IL 61820 P 217.451.2534 April.Hoffart@adm.com

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    AbbVie Assistant Office Manager

    The Part-Time Student Program at the AbbVie Innovation Center, located in the Research Park, is designed to augment AbbVie’s regular staff, and is for students who are able to work in parallel to their school schedule. This role will be supporting the office manager managing the site. Major duties include: Provide daily oversight for the center and help in the operations of all hiring and onboarding activities for the center. Assist the Innovation Center manager in recruiting and leading student teams—within the Innovation Center and around campus—to deliver results on assigned projects. Engage in effective hiring, coaching, and leadership of student employees. Assist with interviewing, hiring, on-boarding students and maintaining connections on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. Assist in maintaining relationships for research and development work throughout the company. Ensure overall development needs of students are met, including career development activities and engage in regular performance dialogues. Assist with ongoing project work and special event planning. Identify high potential students and advocating for them in terms of securing full-time employment upon graduation. Continuously seeking ways to improve and enhance the Part-Time Student Program. Qualifications:  Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration and presentation skills, along with ability to build and maintain strong relationships Competent with office technology and productivity tools, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Creative problem solver with ability to understand larger picture but who will focus on details Passion for working with young adults Possess strong organizational skills and demonstrated learning agility Ability to think strategically Self-driven with demonstrated ability to take initiative Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible. To apply: Submit your resume to Jerome Ng at jerome.ng@abbvie.com. Who We Are: AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. The AbbVie Innovation Center is located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois and provides an opportunity for students and AbbVie’s Research and Development IT group to collaborate on projects to help advance our science. Learn more about us at: www.abbvie.com  

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    Caterpillar Part Time Student – Software Engineer – Spring 2020

    As a Caterpillar Innovation Center Part Time Student, this candidate will work with senior engineers to develop various engineering applications which involve user interface design, 3D visualization in Teamcenter VisView application, function development, database operation, and web-based development work. He/she has to fully understand the business problem and build a robust application to meet Caterpillar user’s needs. The candidate is expected to start as early as Jan. Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois (US-IL) – Champaign Title: Software Engineer What It Takes Technical ability to develop software code in Python, Java or C/C++ Technical ability to manage software configurations in GitLab Existing experience in any CAD or 3D visualization software development are plus. Must be registered as a full-time student at a local university Pursuing a BS or MS in engineering major Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above 10 – 20 hours/week during the academic year 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer semester To apply, send resume to David Yang, Yang_Yihong@cat.com

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    Motorola Solutions Logistics Internship – Spring 2020

    Motorola Solutions is looking for an undergraduate student to perform administrative and logistics support at our Research Park facility. Motorola Solutions creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities around the world. Responsibilities include: greet guests and visitors  organize travel and social events for staff, organize event catering (we order a lot of food here!), order office supplies and IT equipment such as desks, laptops, monitors, etc. coordinate with the Motorola Security and our landlord on security issues (e.g. badge access) Stock the kitchen and arrange for coffee service. Pay bills File site director expense reports This position requires the selected candidate to be in our Research Park office on a regular schedule; this schedule can be worked out based on the candidates academic commitments. Our presence here at University of Illinois-Research Park fosters creativity and innovation, and our Research Park facility is designed to provide a world-class environment for work, collaboration and even studying. Come join our dynamic team and help first responders be their best in the moments that matter! This paid internship is part-time (10-15 hrs/week) for the Spring 2020 semester. Required skills: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at UIUC, Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently. Having your own means of transportation is preferred. Click here to apply via Handshake

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    AbbVie Digital Data Analyst – Spring 2020

    The Part-Time Student Program at the AbbVie Innovation Center, located in the Research Park, is designed to augment AbbVie’s regular staff, and is for students who can work in parallel to their school schedule. Who We Are AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. The AbbVie Innovation Center is located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois and provides an opportunity for students and AbbVie’s Research and Development IT group to collaborate on projects to help advance our science. Major duties include Analyzing datasets, assessing trends, and applying data management skills to large datasets Potential for development of small programs or algorithms that will be used to solve problems in the R&D area Working with study team members including data management and statistical personnel  Qualifications Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis Undergraduate and Graduate students Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Willing to work 10 – 15 hours/week during the academic year Potential availability up to 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer semester Creative problem solver with ability to assess large datasets  Preferred Skills Ability to use statistical analysis programs Knowledge of Python and/or R-coding Familiarity with databases Location Abbvie Innovation Center or other.  This position is conducive to remote work. Note The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible over the spring semester 2020 with an option to continue through the summer and 2020-2021 academic year. To apply, submit your resume to innovationcenter@abbvie.com Learn more about us at: www.abbvie.com  

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    Motorola Solutions Mobile App Developer Intern- Spring & Summer 2020

    Motorola Solutions is looking for Master’s and Undergraduate students with experience in Android application development to help develop the next generation of mobile applications for first responders. Motorola Solutions is establishing a mobile development center of excellence University of Illinois-Research Park, and we invite you to become part of this team working with industry experts in mobile app development. Motorola Solutions creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities around the world. We look for the most advanced problem solvers – like you – to help us create technologies that rise to the challenges of our customers. To connect firefighters to police officers to emergency responders to nurses to specialists to lives saved. To protect communities, grow businesses and make work safer and more efficient. Our presence here at University of Illinois-Research Park fosters creativity and innovation, and our Research Park facility is designed to provide a world-class environment for work, collaboration and even studying. Come join our dynamic team and help first responders be their best in the moments that matter. This paid internship is for both the Spring 2020 semester and Summer 2020. The Spring internship is part-time (10-15 hrs/week), the summer internship is full-time (40 hrs/week). Master’s Student Required skills: Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is required. Demonstrated expertise in mobile application software development on Android (Kotlin, Java, Android Studio, and Android frameworks) Experience with Android security features and mechanisms Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect applications to back-end services Knowledge of Git, Object oriented development, Agile software development methodologies Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team while handling multiple tasks or projects ​ Ability to lead a team in the development of a new mobile application. Undergraduate Required skills: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is required. Demonstrated experience in mobile application software development on Android (Android Studio, and Android frameworks) Strong communication and problem solving skills Desired but not required skills for all applicants: Experience with a wide range of Android Framework components such as Bluetooth, Sensors (accelerometers, gyroscopes, rotational vector), OpenGL, and Alternative Home Screens in an Android environment. Master’s Students, click here to apply via Handshake Undergraduates, click here to apply via Handshake  

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    Motorola Solutions Video Analytics Intern – Spring 2020

    Motorola Solutions is looking for Undergraduate and/or Master’s students to develop a new application that will extract metadata—such as spoken words, written text, faces, and other objects —from video and audio files that have been processed by a video analytics platform. Future iterations of this application will incorporate machine learning to correlate metadata in ways that are valuable to other services. The chosen candidates will work closely with our advanced video analytics team on the design and implementation of this new application. Motorola Solutions creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities around the world. We look for the most advanced problem solvers – like you – to help us create technologies that rise to the challenges of our customers. To connect firefighters to police officers to emergency responders to nurses to specialists to lives saved. To protect communities, grow businesses and make work safer and more efficient. Our presence here at University of Illinois-Research Park fosters creativity and innovation, and our Research Park facility is designed to provide a world-class environment for work, collaboration and even studying. Come join our dynamic team and help first responders be their best in the moments that matter. This paid internship is for the Spring 2020 semester. This is a part-time internship (10-15 hrs/week). Required skills: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is required. Fullstack development experience (node.JS and Angular preferred) Experience with RESTful APIs to connect applications to back-end services Basic knowledge of machine learning inference concepts Python/Javascript Team software development using Agile practices Security concepts such as authentication, access control, authorization, cryptography, least privilege. Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team while handling multiple tasks or projects ​ Desired skills but not required: Interest or previous experience with video/audio related projects (ffmpeg etc.) Cloud-based or embedded-computing software development experience Knowledge of Git, Object oriented development, Agile software development methodologies Microservices-based application development and container-based software deployment and orchestration, including experience using Docker and Kubernetes. Click here to apply via Handshake

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    Research Park Communications and Social Media Internship – Spring & Summer 2020

    Do you love to write and pride yourself as being creative and good with words? Do you love to use social media? Do you enjoy working with different types of people? Do you thrive in a fast paced, team-oriented atmosphere? Then this is the position for you. The University of Illinois Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park. Previous University of Illinois Research Park interns have gone onto work at companies including but not limited to: Leo Burnett, Google, Facebook, IBM, Denodo, All State, Blue Bunny, Yelp, Solstice, and Surface 51. This position will begin training at a minimum of 10 hours/week during Spring 2020 and continue full-time through Summer 2020. Upon successful performance review, the role will continue into Fall 2020. What You’ll Do The Communications and Social Media Intern will demonstrate their excellent written and verbal communication skills by writing news stories that highlight exciting things happening at the Research Park, crafting tweets and other social media posts that are enticing, yet specific, and working with graphic designers to create materials to promote events. They will collaborate and coordinate with Research Park leadership and the EnterpriseWorks intern team to ensure timely marketing/branding and promotions of jobs, events, and news through appropriate platforms. An intern will be able to propose new and innovative ways to increase Research Park’s brand awareness in the community and campus as well as manage ongoing communications projects such as weekly announcements and monthly student newsletters. In addition, the intern will ensure that information on the Research Park website, calendars, and all social media platforms is up to date and correct. Eligibility Requirements: You MUST meet these requirements to be eligible for this internship. Graduation date of May 2021 or later Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Must be available to work 10-20 hours/week during Spring 2020 Must be available to work 40 hours/week during Summer 2020. Ideal candidates will continue on through future semesters. Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to tell a great story in multiple formats and lengths (e.g. photos, video clips, and words) Understanding of internet and social media marketing best practices Experience in multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn Excellent proofreading and editing skills; Strong attention to detail Good project management and time management skills/work within structure Ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects Ensure all projects are delivered on-time and within scope Maintain clear communications with management on project status Nice to have: Experience with Webtools, Hootsuite Ability to edit web content through WordPress Practical writing experience outside of the classroom Seeking at least one candidate that is familiar with Agriculture to adequately communicate the advances in Agricultural Technology being produced by many of the companies at Research Park. If applicable, please provide the extent of knowledge you have in this field in either your cover letter or resume. For your application, please prepare: Resume Cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for this position Writing Sample or Social Media Post Sample Click here to apply online Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Hourly wage will be $12.00 per hour based on experience and will be paid by the University of Illinois. Pending successful performance reviews, the internship can continue through multiple semesters and there is potential for promotion into a leadership role. Questions? Email uirp-jobs@illinois.edu

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