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Program Research Analyst - Battelle

Battelle, a global science and technology enterprise that develops and commercializes technology and manages laboratories for customers, is seeking a full-time program research analyst for its Cleveland office.Primary job responsibilities will includeconducting and/or participating in assigned technical tasks and activities with minimum supervision and within time and budget constraints; maintaining both formal and informal communications and relationships with clients, including responsibility for reports and presentations; and achieving high technical quality in assigned projects. Applicants should have a relevant master’s degree (e.g. business administration, economics, city/regional planning, geography, or public policy) or a bachelor’s degree with additional experience. The successful candidate will have prior experience in technology-based economic development, cluster analysis, and research & strategy formulation. At least three years of experience is required.

Executive Director - Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center

The Pittsburgh Technology Council, a regional technology trade association, and the Doyle Center for Manufacturing Technology, a consortium that assists small manufacturers in the supply chain of defense industry OEMs, are seeking an experienced professional to serve as executive director of the Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center. This position reports to the CEO and is responsible for developing and implementing an industry-led strategy to grow Pennsylvania’s commercial activities in the field of nanomaterials. To be considered, applicants must provide evidence of 5-10 years of experience in working with and obtaining funding from federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology or other research-intensive agencies; a degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry; a strong background in federal R&D programs; established relationships with relevant local, state and federal entities; and a working knowledge of material science and nanotechnology.

Vice President of Workforce Education and Development - Pittsburgh Technology Council; Catalyst Connection

The Pittsburgh Technology Council and Catalyst Connection, a regional economic development organization focused on improving the performance of local manufacturing companies, are seeking an experienced professional to serve as vice president of workforce education and development. This position also reports to the CEO and is responsible for the oversight of academic outreach and relations, manufacturing, technology and life sciences employer engagement in educational projects, and all Council/Catalyst Connection and workforce education development programs and public policy initiatives. The successful candidate will work with regional leaders to integrate workforce development with the region's overall economic development priorities and will represent the Council and Catalyst Connection in education and workforce forums at the regional, state and national levels. To be considered, applicants must provide evidence of 10-15 years of executive level experience in workforce development, education or a related field; experience in managing complex, cross-functional teams and projects, program development and meeting financial targets; and extensive experience in working with industry, economic development, civic, philanthropic and education/training leadership. A master's degree is required.