Les & Adrienne Lawrence Food Science Innovation Specialist, supported by Lawrence Foods, Inc.

We are looking for an Innovation Specialist to manage, coordinate, and supervise activities in the Food Processing and Development Lab (FPDL)/Teaching Winery (TW) under the supervision of the Food Science Department Chair. This Innovation Specialist will provide leadership, support and services for extension, research, and teaching activities in the FPDL/TW. Responsibilities will include:

• Provide oversight and training of FPDL/TW personnel and users.
• Coordinating billing, procurement, and production activities of the FPDL/TW.
• With assistance from other FPDL/TW faculty and staff, coordinating general maintenance of FPDL/TW facilities including maintaining or replacing inventory and equipment.
• Maintaining external customer/vendor relations related to the FPDL/TW, including communicating and documenting the activities to internal and external stakeholders,
• Preparing the FPDL/TW facilities for use in instructional activities.
• Developing and promoting innovative ways of utilizing the FPDL/TW on issues related to food processing, economic development, extension, research and teaching.
• With assistance from the Department Business Manager, establishing pricing structures and other strategies to ensure the economic sustainability of the facilities.
• Providing direction, training and instruction to students, staff, faculty and clients on FPDL/TW protocols and procedures to be sure that all users adhere to safety requirements established by University, State and Federal Regulations.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.