Extension Support Specialist III, Les & Adrienne Lawrence Food Science Innovation Specialist

We are looking for an Innovation Specialist to manage, coordinate, and supervise activities in The Food Processing and Development Lab (FPDL) and 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Representing the FDPL/TW facilities on behalf of the University to community leaders and stakeholders
• Preparing the FPDL/TW facilities for use in instructional activities.
• Developing and promoting innovative programs and services at the FDPL/TW related to food processing, economic development, extension, research and teaching.
• Identifying and seeking new sources of funding, including internal and external grant opportunities
• With assistance from the Department Business Manager, establishing pricing structures and other strategies to ensure the economic sustainability of the facilities.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.