ASSISTANT PILOT PLANT MANAGER

Job no: 235749-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: CALS/DAIRY RES, CTR FOR
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Food Science, Nutritional Science



Position Summary:

The instrumentation specialist will support researchers, students and industry clients with setup and operation of pilot plant processing equipment and instrumentation in the new Center for Dairy Research (CDR) facility.

The CDR is one of the premier dairy research centers in the World. CDR serves as a national leader in strategic research to improve the competitive position of the dairy industry. The CDR Processing Group provides processes involving fractionation, thermal processing, concentration or drying of milk, whey, whey proteins and other dairy fractions.

The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

B.S. in Food Science, or BE in biological/process/electrical/chemical engineering or related area

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

3-5 years of experience with food, beverage or chemical processing equipment (obtained commercially or demonstrated through educational experiences). Requires experiences related to operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting relevant process equipment. Knowledge of process instrumentation (automation/controls/ electricity) are required. Knowledge of dairy products is preferred.

Department(s):

A071300-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/DAIRY RES, CTR FOR

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Click on the red link above to see the full details of this position. You will be asked to upload a resume and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. Apply by the recruitment deadline to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Contact:

Carmen Huston
huston@cdr.wisc.edu
608-262-3416
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

SR INSTRUMENT SPEC(S52BN) or INSTRUMENTATION SPEC(S52DN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

235749-AS

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Applications Open: Jun 10 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 24 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time