Position Title Pilot Plant Technician Requisition # S01385P FLSA Non-Exempt Location IIT-Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), Bedford Park, IL Department Institute of Food Safety and Health GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Works cooperatively in a team environment where scientists from Institute for Food Safety and Health at Illinois Institute of Technology, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and food-related industries collaborate on research designed to promote the safety and quality of the U.S. food supply.
As a member of the Pilot Plant team, the successful candidate is responsible for conducting pilot plant trials on food processing equipment, pilot plant daily operations, maintenance, pilot plant general housekeeping duties and associated support work under general supervision.
The salary range for this role is $55,000 – $60,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located here: https://www.iit.edu/hr/benefits
COMMUNICATIONS
Records and communicates data and facts in a clear and concise manner to Supervisor and Center Director in both verbal and written forms. Demonstrates good listening skills. Internal communications are routine and frequent. Requires frequent communications with Facility Director, IFSH security and IFSH Biosafety that ensure the safe operations of the pilot plant.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Communicates with line supervisor and project leader to determine immediate needs and deliverables. Performs basic internal communications referencing established timelines and metrics. Communicates effectively with industry clients and provides support to industry clients’ trials.
Special Schedule Requirements EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Education & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
May supervise up to 5 students
Physical Environment and Requirements
Works extensively in pilot plant environment where there are strong safety procedures, wears safety personal protective equipment, and works with various equipment with high heat, electricity, air, water elements as power source.
The use of certain food processing equipment may expose candidate to dust and filth especially when moving equipment from storage and commissioning of equipment. Exposure to high temperatures may be encountered during normal operation of food processing equipment such as retorts, high pressure processing equipment and pasteurization equipment. However, safety SOPs and exposure SOPs are in place to ensure practices or practices do not affect candidate health and well being.
May lift up to 50 lbs, 10% of time and performs extensive keyboarding and pipetting up to 25% of the time.
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
Good academic credentials are required. GMP and HACCP qualifications are highly desirable. Will be required to pass various security clearances with IIT, FDA and Select Agent requirements. Employment may be conditional on security clearances.
Key Responsibility
Perform pilot plant trials and pre-trials in a safe and efficient manner following the policies and procedures in several areas of the Pilot Plant including but not limited to GMP food processing area, main Pilot Plant, Biosafety Level 3 Facility and processing labs, etc. Pilot Plant trials duties includes but not limited to equipment start-up, shut-down, cleaning and sanitation, etc.
Percentage Of Time 40 Key Responsibility
Setup and operate processing equipment and maintain Pilot Plant facilities and equipment in a safe, good sanitary (CIP and COP) and working condition.
Percentage Of Time 30 Key Responsibility
Prepare summary of trial results with recommendations for processing/process improvements based on observations.
Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility
Maintains pilot plant supply inventory, submits orders for purchases of supplies and maintains logs/journals.
Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility
Additional duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 10 Work Hours
Working hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but may vary depending on project’s needs and requirements.
Position Category Full Time Posting Date 09/13/2024 Closing Date Posted Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/10815
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