ChBE Director Project Technology - Research Scientist II / Sr. Research Scientist (Open Rank)

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Job Summary

The School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (https : / / chbe.gatech.edu) at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA invites applications to a Research Scientist position in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. All areas of chemical and biomolecular engineering are of interest. The Prausnitz lab is seeking a Director of Project Technology at Georgia Tech. The position will include providing senior leadership in the lab, directing technical activities of the project related to the sponsor (Gates Foundation), but also direct the development and adaptation of technologies needed for manufacturing of microneedle patches : use of robotics and 3D printing, advanced imaging and mechanical analysis and packaging of microneedles.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for supervision and mentorship of laboratory members under the direction of Dr. Prausnitz, lead technological initiatives as they relate to the microneedles projects, collaborate with co-PI's and institutions (industry and academic partners,) and perform research / lab testing of deliverables.

Required Qualifications

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook ( https : / / www.policylibrary.gatech.edu / faculty-handbook / 3.2.1-research-faculty-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines )

Research Scientist II

Senior Research Scientist

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD in chemical / biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in laboratory research (including experience with manufacturing and analysis of microneedle technologies.)

Required Documents to Attach

CV, cover letter, publications, and list of three references.

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Mark Prausnitz at mark.prausnitz@chbe.gatech.edu

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Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http : / / policylibrary.gatech.edu / employment / pre-employment-screening .