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Market Researcher/Technical Grant Writer


RESPONSIBILITIES:

This individual will be a key contributor responsible for maintaining familiarity with current markets, scientific literature, and ensuring the competitiveness of the knowledge base of the company. Responsibilities include developing, analyzing and reporting on trends and opportunities for technical and scientific markets, including technologies commercial potential, competition and intellectual property. Individual will also identify and respond to opportunities for public grant funding and collaborate on responses to commercial opportunities including RFPs, contracts, bids, etc. Candidate must be adept and comfortable working with government, academic, and industry collaborators. Candidate can work remotely but must be willing to travel to Boston and Montreal regularly for company meetings. Performs background investigation of new methods and technologies for project advancement.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • PhD or MSc in science or engineering with 2-3 years experience
  • Adept at technical, scientific and commercial market literature research, internet research, able to make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results
  • Ability to conduct research and work with minimum guidance
  • Ability to edit and/or rewrite various sources of information into a uniform style and language
  • Well-organized and able to manage several projects simultaneously
  • Highly flexible and able to work under pressure
  • Must be comfortable and have the ability to interact in a commercial environment
  • Experience in industrial biotechnology and/or the renewable bioproducts marketplace is a plus
TerraVerdae is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that employment authorization in certain geographies is required. Please forward cover letters and resumes to careers@terraverdae.com
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