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Position
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Pilot Plant Systems Analyst
Department of Food Science and Human
Nutrition
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
Position: Pilot
Plant Systems Analyst (12-month, full time academic professional)
Job Description: The primary responsibility
of the Systems Analyst is to support faculty and research programs
utilizing facilities/equipment related to the processing of food and
biomass materials in the Department of Food Science and Human
Nutrition and in the Center for Advanced BioEnergy
Research (CABER). Duties include:
- Monitoring, analyzing
and recommending equipment adjustments based on an understanding
of faculty research objectives. The Systems Analyst will work
autonomously with varying levels of delegated authority from faculty.
System monitoring, data analysis and calibration of equipment
may vary between research projects and the Systems Analyst will
be responsible for establishing protocols with faculty for
determining appropriate levels of independent versus collaborative
decision making.
- Managing pilot plant
facilities. This includes ensuring that highly specialized
research and technical apparatus is functioning properly, and
ensuring that optimal research standards for individual projects
are achieved. Operation, maintenance and calibration of
technical equipment require advanced knowledge in food
processing systems, and research methodology. More specifically,
the calibration of technical equipment requires frequent
monitoring and analysis of research data.
- Coordinating with
faculty to organize teaching and research projects and to ensure
the availability of research equipment and personnel.
- Developing and
implementing technical training in the areas of equipment
operation, pilot plant safety and proper sanitation techniques
relative to the pilot plant and research objectives. Training
also includes fundamentals of research methodology and data
analysis.
- Supervising the
day-to-day operations of students, personnel and others within
the designated work areas.
- Overseeing maintenance
of research equipment, working with University personnel and
outside contractors as necessary
- Researching, developing
and maintaining written operating procedures to maintain
compliance with current regulations (good manufacturing
practices, GMP) and accepted food industry practices.
- Serving as a
representative between the department and industry partners,
funding agencies, and other universities, and liaison with
Facilities and Services in pilot plant matters.
Minimum
Qualifications: Candidates for the position should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in
Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Food Science, Chemical
Engineering, or closely related field (Master’s degree
preferred)
- 1-3 years of work
experience in supervising and training others in an educational
environment
- Knowledge and
understanding of pilot scale food processing equipment
- Knowledge of/experience
with research principals and research methodology
- Experience analyzing
and interpreting research data
- Strong written and
verbal communication skills
Preferred
Qualification:
- Understanding of
mechanical systems and the capability to trouble shoot
- Knowledge of state and
federal food processing regulations and current manufacturing
practices and HAACP
- Illinois Food Handlers
Sanitation License
- Demonstrated
organizational, and project management skills including
prioritization and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to support and
engage in research projects while learning new and evolving
techniques in the processing industry
- Strong interpersonal
and team-building skills including the ability to effectively
interact with industry representatives
Location: Department
of Food Science and Human Nutrition and CABER are located in the
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The Department offers
an undergraduate degree with five options (Food Science, Food
Industry and Business, Dietetics, Human Nutrition, and Hospitality
Management) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The Department has 26
full-time tenure-track faculty members, an undergraduate enrollment
of 415, and an on-campus graduate enrollment of 88
students. CABER interacts with multiple disciplinary and
professional units on campus, and faculty and students to provide a
facilitative structure for campus teaching, research, and outreach in
areas related to bioenergy systems, supporting the emergence of
advanced bio-fuels and chemicals.
Salary: Competitive,
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits
package is included.
Proposed Starting
Date: January 16, 2011.
Application
Procedures: To ensure full consideration, applications must
be received by November 25, 2011. Electronic submission of
applications is required (Word, RTF or PDF format). Please create
your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload
your letter of interest, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate
transcripts, and names, addresses, telephone, email, and fax numbers
of at least three professional references by November 25,
2011. All requested information must be submitted for your
application to be considered.
Unit Contact
Information: For further information regarding application
procedures, you may contact Linda Smith atlasmith@illinois.edu.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action
/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse
backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity
and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
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