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Staff Scientist – Contract Institute of Food Technologists Washington, DC 20036 Overview Primarily serves as a
staff resource on program development and execution in support of grants and contracts. May also
provide support for other Science & Policy Initiatives. Essential
Responsibilities ·
Assists Director on select tasks associated with grant and
activities by contributing significant scientific and technical support ·
Provides primary support for tasks requiring expertise with
respect to food processing, food microbiology, food chemistry, food safety
and defense, and other areas of food science and technology ·
Identifies specific information needs relevant to project tasks
and proposals including the searches of scientific literature and other print
and electronic information resources, including coordinating meetings with
members and nonmembers to gather information; ·
Assists in identification of experts to serve on tasks; ·
Plans meetings and/or conference calls to conduct task scope of
work; ·
Drafts or contributes to regular project reports, including the
final report ·
Monitors scientific literature and information sources to stay
abreast of advances and current issues in food safety, food defense and
related fields of particular interest to the science project activity and the
SPI team. ·
Assists in drafting, drafts and/or finalizing scientific reports
to ensure accuracy, consistency and professional appearance. ·
Actively participates in the ongoing administration of related
volunteer panels, task forces, work groups, etc. ·
Attends select public meetings that are of importance to the
office ·
Maintain effective communications and good working relationships
with other organization personnel and IFT coworkers. Experience Requirements ·
MS or Ph.D. in Food Science with focus on Food Engineering, Food
Microbiology, Food Chemistry, or related field. ·
2 – 5 years professional experience beyond academic training
preferred. ·
With industry internship experience or postdoc experience is
preferred. ·
Experience in association or not-for-profit environment a plus Skill Requirements ·
Good technical experience and strong education background in
hazard analysis of food products. Clear understanding of food safety issues
and good knowledge about food system from farm to table. ·
Relationship builder - able to work as a team member, provides
courteous service to internal and external 'clients' ·
Superior written and oral communication ·
Consistently demonstrates cooperative attitude - assumes
responsibility; is flexible in working with others ·
Demonstrate a commitment to follow-through; results orientation ·
Initiative: actively engaged in continuous improvement; provides
suggestions for improvement; offers solutions to challenges/issues ·
Engaged: maintains effective presence while at work ·
Superior writing skills to translate policy into updates for IFT
and to summarize scientific publications into succinct and understandable
points to consider for policymakers. Work Conditions ·
This is a one year contract position with additional option year. ·
Travel and the ability to attend evening and weekend meetings ·
Sitting for extended periods of time. ·
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to
effectively handle office Machinery APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please email your resume
in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format. If you wish to enclose a cover letter,
please include it in the body of your email message. Email Us Here: 100924-JB--11140@ift.hrmdirect.com |
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