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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%

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  

Genective, a JV between two leading global seeds companies, Limagrain and KWS, is looking for a Senior Office Manager for our fast-growing team in the U.S. The Senior Office Manager is a direct report of the President & CEO. The primary working location at Genective’s global headquarters in Champaign, IL while occasionally working at the research facility in Weldon, IL may be required. THE POSITION As a direct report to the President & CEO, the Senior Office Manager plays a critical role in providing executive support, managing administrative activities for the broad team, as well as performing certain communication, HR, and contract management duties. Essential Responsibilities Act as a partner on office administration for the President & CEO, the Executive Leadership Team, and the broad team Proactively manage calendar for the President & CEO and make sound judgement on prioritizing Plan and coordinate the President & CEO’s internal and external meetings and Board of Directors’ meetings as needed Plan and coordinate agenda and logistics for team meetings and events Cover the corporate reception desk at Champaign and provide general support to visitors Arrange travel for the President & CEO and liaise with travel agent for the broad team Provide analysis and reports on subjects assigned by the President & CEO Manage office supplies and accounting paper flow, incl. A/R and A/P invoices Assist in recruiting and initiates HR onboarding for new hires Assist in preparation of HR related documents and liaises with HR department Lead internal communication activities and events Manage media inquiries, news release, corporate website, and social media channels Create a filing system and manage important and confidential corporate documents Manage tracking and notification of key dates and deliverables of contracts Liaise with and maintain a strong relationship with counterparts at parent companies and affiliated companies Additional Responsibilities As required by the President & CEO QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor’s or associate degree in related fields Minimally 5 years of corporate professional experience with a bachelor’s degree Minimally 8 years of corporate professional experience with an associate degree Exceptional time and organizational skills with excellent attention to details Able to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and deadlines for self and others Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in entire MS Office Suite Excellent written and verbal communication skills Superb interpersonal skills and able to work with various personalities and situations Able to anticipate needs and take actions accordingly without being directed Passionate about supporting others and see others’ success as his/her own success Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information appropriately Capable to perform consistently in a fast-paced, quickly changing, entrepreneurial environment Willing to learn and grow through on-the-job training and continued education Related HR and/or communication experience a plus THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, 401(K), medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, as well as support programs for fitness, education, and employee referral. Plus, fun and satisfaction from 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 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 dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of transgenic traits. For more information, visit http://genective.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/genective. 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 3and 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, sugarbeet, 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. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to resumes@genective.com with the subject of Application for Senior Office Manager.

We are seeking an experienced biomedical engineer to join our R&D team. An exciting opportunity for a talented individual with strong background in Bioengineering; who will play a pivotal role within the organization helping in the development, fabrication, and testing of biosensors. InnSight Technology, Inc is an innovative biotech startup that is dedicated to translational research initiatives that will advance diagnostics and evaluation of eye disease. Our primary focus is on the development and commercialization of the OcuCheck biosensor that is a novel, hand-held, point-of-service device for detection of biomarkers in the tear fluid. This is the first device of its kind to provide an accurate, objective measurement that can be used to assess the integrity of the corneal surface after surgery or trauma. The device is easy to use and provides immediate results. This device is a game-changer for use in eye clinics and by health personnel. Roles and Responsibilities: Expertise in Microfluidics, Biosensors, Microfabrication, Nanotechnology, Chemical, Electronic or Electrical engineering or any relevant experience in biomedical engineering; Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and interact with development partners and outside vendors Develop new substrates, and patterning methodologies; this includes working in an academic cleanroom environment at times as well as taking prototype substrates and performing both analytical and functional experiments with them; Ability to develop diagnostics platform including hardware, software or signal detection sensors; Performs research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects; Make detailed observations, analyzes data and interprets results; Exercise technical discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies; Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, quantitative analyses and contribute to scientific journals; Contribute to project process within his/her scientific discipline; Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Bioengineering, or related discipline is ideal, however other engineering disciplines will be considered depending on prior experience; Some cleanroom experience (e.g. lithography, metal evaporation and PDMS fabrication); CAD design: AutoCAD or others CAD software; Data Analytics: MATLAB, Prizm, Excel; Preferred Qualifications: Experience with commercialization of biosensors from conception through development to commercial manufacturing Worked with CMOS and CROs for development, analytical methods and manufacturing scale-up Clinical testing of diagnostic systems and human engineering of point-of-care medical devices Experience working in BSL-2 lab: Exposure to working with biological materials; Immunoassay experience: ELISA, PCR, Flow Cytometer assays, Microscopy; Experience handling human samples; Instrumentation: Building electric circuits, PCB design, and other electronic instrumentation; Data Acquisition with LabVIEW, MATLAB; and Modeling Software’s: COMSOL, ANSYS To apply, please send your resume to labriola@innsightech.com

Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois (US-IL) – Champaign Title: Software Engineer Your Responsibilities As a Caterpillar Innovation Center contracted full-time employee, 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. 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 hold Master Degree in engineering major Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above Eligible to start in Jan

Genective, a JV between two leading global seeds companies, Limagrain and KWS, is establishing a new position of Corporate Administrative Officer for our fast-growing team in the U.S. The Corporate Administrative Officer is a direct report of the President & CEO with a path to become the Chief Administrative Officer as the company grows. The primary working location is the corporate Headquarters in Champaign, IL while occasionally working at the research facility in Weldon, IL may be required. THE POSITION As a direct report to the President & CEO, the Corporate Administrative Officer plays a critical role in providing executive support, managing administrative activities for the broad team, as well as performing certain corporate communication and HR duties. Essential Responsibilities Act as partner on office administration for the President & CEO, the Executive Leadership Team, and the broad team Proactively manage calendar for the President & CEO and practice sound judgement for prioritizing Plan and coordinate the President & CEO’s internal and external meetings and Board of Directors’ meetings as needed Arrange travel and prepare expense reports for the President & CEO Create a filing system and manage important and confidential corporate documents Provide analysis and reports on subjects assigned by the President & CEO Plan and coordinate team meetings and events Act as the liaison for the broad team with travel agent Manage the routing and approval of expense reports for the broad team Manage office supplies and accounting paper flow, incl. A/R and A/P invoices Assist in recruiting and initiates HR onboarding for new hires through AgReliant, a sister JV between the same parent companies Author HR related documents and liaises with AgReliant on HR activities Manage media inquiries, news release, corporate website, and social media channels Cover the corporate reception desk at Champaign and provide general support to visitors Lead internal communication activities and events Manage media inquiries, news release, corporate website, and social media channels Liaises with and maintains a strong relationship with counterparts at parent companies and AgReliant Additional Responsibilities As requested by the President & CEO QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor’s or associate degree in related fields Minimally 5 years of corporate professional experience with a bachelor’s degree Minimally 8 years of corporate professional experience with an associate degree Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills with excellent attention to details Able to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and deadlines for self and others Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in entire MS Office Suite Excellent written and verbal communication skills Superb interpersonal skills and able to work with various personalities and situations Able to anticipate needs and take actions accordingly without being directed Passionate about supporting others and see others’ success as his/her own success Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information appropriately Capable to perform consistently in a fast-paced, quickly changing, entrepreneurial environment Willing to learn and grow through on-the-job training and continued education Related HR and/or communication experience a plus THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, 401(K), medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, as well as support programs for company car, fitness, education, and employee referral. Plus fun and satisfaction from working in a high trust, high empowerment, high impact, entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team. Plus, a path to become Chief Administrative Officer with proven success and demonstrated growth on the job. THE ORGANIZATION About Genective Genective is a 50/50 joint venture established 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, sugarbeet, 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. To apply, send resume to resumes@genective.com

Starfire Industries has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer for continued development and advancement of our industry-leading nGen® neutron generators. Primary Responsibilities: Take an active role in the design, integration and test process of the neutron generator system Integration of the sub-systems e.g., power electronics, RF/microwave electronics, control system, high voltage, vacuum, compressed gasses, liquids, etc. Testing and debugging of the neutron generator system for product evaluation and R&D purposes Collection and analysis of data for the purpose of reporting and continuous improvement Assist in inventory tracking, process/test documentation, BOM documentation, and purchasing as needed Strong initative to work independently and guide system development in collaboration with research team and management, while working with sub-system specialists Plan and participate in system field testing and customer demonstrations Qualifications: Required: Relevant degree: (Electrical Engineering, Plasma Engineering, Cross disciplinary degree) B.S. with 3+ years’ experience minimum in related field M.S. will be considered Ability to take iniative and work independently Strong verbal and written communication skills Applicant must be eligible to obtain security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status) Desired: Relevant degree can include Plasma Engineering and/or Cross disciplinary degree Solidworks / CAD, read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings Familiarity with RF / microwave electronics theory or application Salary commensurate with experience.  Immediate start date. To apply, send resume to hr@starfireindustries.com.

Starfire Industries, LLC has an immediate opening for an Electrical and/or Mechanical Technician for Starfire’s industry leading power supplies and neutron generators. Job Summary: Responsible for making components, assembling subsystems and testing the entire system for the neutron generators. Primary Responsibilities: Assist nGen® systems engineers with manufacturing, including fabrication and assembly Apply electronics testing and debugging experience to nGen® system assembly and assessing performance Communicate consistently and openly with engineers, technicians, and managers Actively pursue effective collaboration with other team members. Qualifications: Required Relevant degree or equivalent experience E.g. Electrical technician, auto technician, machinist, air conditioning technician Strong desire to listen and learn Capability to read electrical schematics and mechanic drawings Minimum 3-5 years’ work experiences Applicant must be eligible to obtain security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status) Desired Experience in the following: Machining Radio frequency electronics Familiarity with Solidworks and Mechanical Design Ability to take initative and work independently Salary commensurate with experience. Immediate start date. To apply, send resume to hr@starfireindustries.com.

Starfire Industries, LLC has an immediate opening for an Accountant. Job Summary: Responsible for the overall financial work for Starfire Industries. This is a full-time position; would consider half to three-quarter time given the right candidate. Job Description General accounting operational support Accounts payable Accounts receivable Prepare monthly financial statements and communicate to management team and necessary external institutions Manage and update accounting processes, filing system, record keeping Manage company cash accounts and cash flow Ensure compliance with federal and state law as it pertains to the business and government contracting Conduct internal audits Provide support for interacting with external accounting vendors and government agencies Assist directors and owners by providing necessary financial information to develop business strategies: E.g. making future projections, providing forward-looking statements Provide support for interacting with governmental financial and contracting agencies Qualifications: Required: B.S. in Accountancy or related degree Minimum 2-3 years’ experience Flexibility and capability to manage shifting priorities Proficiency in the following: Quickbooks Excel Desired: Experience in government contracting Ability to work independently Salary commensurate with experience. Immediate start date. To apply, send resume to hr@starfireindustries.com.