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SSTI Job Corner

June 12, 2006

Complete descriptions of the position openings described below are available at http://www.ssti.org/posting.htm.



The Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) is seeking someone to serve as its capital resource director. The incumbent will provide financial incentives and tools to assist businesses in creating, expanding or retaining employees, among other responsibilities. Toward that effort, the director will work with various other financial sources, external partners and resource centers to provide more opportunities to all clusters, entrepreneurs and various individuals. He or she should have a bachelor's degree, with 3-5 years in specific industry experience. A Master in Business Administration degree is preferred.



The Life Sciences Discovery Fund (LSDF) of Washington State is seeking leadership staff to help mold and direct this new organization from the ground up. The LSDF acts as a foundation, managing more than $35 million per year in grants to researchers and organizations across the state. The program is part of the governor's economic development strategy to promote life sciences research that will foster a preventative and predictive vision of the next generation of health-related innovations, enhance the competitive position of Washington, and improve the quality and delivery of health care. Current opportunities include a director of programs and a grants administrator.



The New Mexico Technology Research Collaborative (TRC), New Mexicos lead organization for developing and commercializing technology, creating new companies, and generating new jobs, is seeking someone to serve as its executive director. He or she will be responsible for the overall direction and management of the TRC programs, mission and goals including resource development, finances, contracts, and assets in accordance with the organizational mission and operational policies. Candidates should have a terminal degree in a scientific, medical, legal or business domain and 10 years of experience as a leader of technology research/commercialization programs/projects.

Delaware