Assistant Director –
Description
Assistant Director –
(Pilot Plant Research Manager)
Open for Recruitment:
June 20, 2008 — Open until further notice
Announcement #: 15828092908
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Location:
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
Materials Required:
Online Application (www.hr.uidaho.edu)
Job References
Letter of Application
Resume
Closing Date: The closing date has been moved from July 20, 2008 to July 6,
2008. Review of applications will begin July 7, 2008 and will continue until a
suitable applicant pool has been identified.
MAJOR FUNCTION:
The major responsibility of this position will be to manage the logistics and
execution of food processing research and testing studies being conducted in
the
Specific responsibilities for the pilot plant research manager include, but are
not limited to; project design and management, process setup, teardown, maintentance, data collection, reporting, staff management
and management or design of facility standard operating procedures and quality
assurance records. The pilot plant research manager will also be responsible
for collaborating with the FTC director and pilot plant clients with new
project design, analysis, financial administration and communication between
study sponsors and the FTC. Secondary responsibilities will be to source,
procure and manage pilot plant inventory and resources. Occasional assistance
may also be required in managing the FTC commercial kitchen in the absence of
the FTC director and/or the plant supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelors degree in Food Science, Environmental Science,
Biochemistry or related scientific field.
Experience: Minimum 3 years food processing quality assurance and/or pilot
project management experience; managing a diverse group of personnel in a food
processing environment and ability to effectively communicate quality and
safety objectives to that group.
Willingness and ability to: physically work hard and beyond regular hours when
needed, especially during peak fruit and vegetable harvest and research
seasons.
Ability to: work independently and interact professionally with a diverse
clientele.
Demonstrated ability to: work with personal computers including word
processing, database, presentation and quality assurance software.
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize pallet moving equipment; have a
valid driver’s license and be able to travel within the continental
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Food Science, Environmental Science, Biochemistry or related
scientific field.
Management experience in a quality assurance laboratory
responsible for Good Laboratory or Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Pest
Control.
Pilot plant processing or pilot plant trial experience or
demonstrated experience in production scale-up and new product specification
development.
Fundamental understanding of food product or food process
development.
Experience with third party auditing in a food processing or
food laboratory environment.
Human Resources
HR:
(208) 885-3612 -or-
(208) 885-3728
TDD:
(208) 885-3617
FAX:
(208) 885-3602
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