Technical Assistant II (Pilot Plant Specialist)
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Job no: 520651
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Food Sciences
Union: USA/MTA
Categories: Laboratory & Research, Technical, College of Natural Sciences

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

About UMass Amherst Department of Food Science

The UMass Amherst Department of Food Science is the oldest Food Science program in the nation with a strong collaborative history. We are currently ranked #3 in the world and the top-ranked Food Science program in the US by the 2022 US News & World Report Ranking of Subjects. This position will have the opportunity to join our team to train the next generation of food scientists and work on the exciting future of food.

Job Summary

The Food Science Pilot Plant facility in the Department of Food Science furthers the department's teaching, research, and outreach mission and houses equipment for the Institute for Applied Life Sciences Nutraceutical Formulation Core Facility. The Pilot Plant Specialist works with enthusiastic students and assists with food science courses, is responsible for maintaining and the operation of pilot plant equipment, management of consumable supplies, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and managing waste and equipment disposal.

Essential Functions

Other Functions

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Requires the ability to stand, stoop, lift, and/or carry heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm.
• Evenings hours may be required to support scheduled courses.
• Required to work occasional nights and weekends.

Salary Information

Grade 13

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete online application, submit a resume and provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Search may remain open until filled.

As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, CNS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. (https://www.cns.umass.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion)

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Oct 23 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jan 23 2025 Eastern Standard Time