Technology Assessment Specialist - University of Buffalo : Job Details

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Technology Assessment Specialist Classification Title Administrative Staff Assistant III Department Technology Transfer Posting Number R240175 Posting Link Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.3

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a Technology Assessment Specialist (TAS) to help change the world by bringing innovative new technologies to market, and to foster economic growth in the Western New York Community. You will work with diverse faculty who are conducting leading edge research to identify innovations that solve real-world problems. The TAS will work closely with inventors and BEP staff to identify technology commercialization opportunities and allocate the various resources available to each project to maximize successful outcomes in technology development, licensing, and economic impacts.

The TAS position is an opportunity to develop a career in university technology transfer. Primary responsibilities include:

* Meeting with faculty to discuss the technology transfer process and identify new technologies with commercial potential.

* Completing intellectual property and market opportunity assessments of new technology disclosures by conducting web- and subscription-based patent searches and market research to evaluate the commercial potential of inventions.

* Conducting 'customer discovery' to validate commercial opportunities with industry experts.

* Assisting in the patent prosecution process.

* Preparing non-confidential and technical information for marketing campaigns.

* Working with inventors to prepare successful proof-of-concept funding proposals.

If you think like an entrepreneur and a product developer, are a collaborator and problem solver, and are mission driven and results oriented, this position may be for you.

We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

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Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences or engineering, and at least two years of experience working in technology transfer, business development or intellectual property. Requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Strong primary and secondary research skills.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Must have the ability to effectively engage with faculty and represent the RF/SUNY when interacting with industry or other constituents.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

* Advanced degree in science or engineering, patent law or business.

* Five or more years of experience working in technology transfer, business development or intellectual property.

* Experience working in a technology transfer database, Salesforce or equivalent.

Physical Demands Salary Range $65,000 - $85,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus All Campuses Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Michelle Friedman Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers Contact's Title Licensing Manager Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-###-####

Posting Dates

Posted 08/19/2024 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 10/14/2024

References

Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant