Biochemist Specialist - GEIR (Global Entrepreneur In Residence)
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Biochemist Specialist - GEIR (Global Entrepreneur In Residence)

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Job Location : Newark,NJ, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:15:05Z

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Title:Biochemist Specialist - GEIR (Global Entrepreneur In Residence)Department:Center for Student EntrepreneurshipReports To:Research ProfessorPosition Type:StaffPosition Summary:The Center for Student Entrepreneurship (CSE) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is seeking specialists to serve as Global Entrepreneurs in Residence (GEIRs) to mentor students in specific STEM fields.This is a part-time, in-person position (up to 20 hours per week) located at NJIT's Newark campus at the CSE.Essential Functions:

  • Support technology entrepreneurs working on ventures in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
  • Provide scientific mentorship, interpret research data and outcomes, and guide the translation of biochemical innovations into commercially viable products.
  • Help align projects with regulatory and commercialization pathways.
  • Provide guidance to undergraduate or graduate entrepreneurs focused on the life sciences industry including entrepreneurs innovating and developing therapeutics, diagnostics, or gene-based technologies.
  • Advise students on experimental design and molecular biology techniques.
  • Support data interpretation, scientific reporting, and technical documentation and prepare reports and recommendations accordingly
  • Assist in pitch preparation, customer discovery, grant writing, and research funding strategy.
  • Participate in and help coordinate events including pitch competitions, demo days, and speaker series.
  • Provide entrepreneurial mentorship to student entrepreneurs working on early-stage ventures and innovation projects.
  • Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive student entrepreneurial community across campus. Actively promote CSE services to students and the broader NJIT community through events and visibility efforts.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
  • Minimum of two years' experience in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Minimum bachelor's degree.
  • Accredited master's degree or a bachelor's degree with significant experience in a relevant field —such as pharmaceutical chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, or other related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Entrepreneurial experience in starting or running your own business; holding a leadership position in a startup preferred.?
  • Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
  • Experience in planning, organizing, conducting training and business development activities related to entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Acceptance into the NJIT Center for Student Entrepreneurship's GEIR Cohort.
Salary Information:In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate $42.99 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.FLSA:Non-ExemptPart-TimeSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
  • Candidates must first apply for and be accepted into the NJIT GEIR 2025 Cohort through the Center for Student Entrepreneurship. Following acceptance, formal application and onboarding will proceed via NJIT Human Resources.

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  • Employment typePart-time
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  • Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • IndustriesHigher Education

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