Extension Support Specialist II - Food Science
Cornell University | |
relocation assistance | |
United States, New York, Ithaca | |
337 Pine Tree Road (Show on map) | |
Nov 18, 2024 | |
Extension Support Specialist II - Food Science
APPLY As a university founded to be a place where "...any person can find instruction in any study," diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture. While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Successare foundational to what is expected ofevery employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success The College of Agriculture and Life Science is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world- renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we pose and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. In keeping with Cornell's Land Grant Mission to create and apply knowledge with a public purpose, the Department of Food Science strives to apply the principles of science and engineering to ensure the nutritional value, safety and quality of foods in the United States and around the globe. Our programs integrate the disciplines of chemistry, biology, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology and engineering to ensure that all people have access to healthy, affordable food. The Food Processing and Development Lab (FPDL), housed within the Department of Food Science in Ithaca, NY, is a 6,000 sq. ft. pilot plantthat serves as a statewide center for food and dairy processing education and training, product development, and food processing research.The FPDL is a licensed NY State Dairy plant and meets all state and federal regulatory requirements for processing food for human consumption.It is equipped with a wide selection of pilot-scale equipment with capabilities including drying, evaporating, HTST and vat pasteurizing, separating, and packaging.The FPDL also maintains a cheesemaking area with associated equipment. The Teaching Winery (TW) is a 3,900 sq. ft. facility with pilot scale equipment for winemaking, brewing, and distillation. The TW is a licensed experimental winery, and primarily supports teaching activities related to the undergraduate Viticulture and Enology major. The TW also supports graduate student research and extension activities related to fermented beverages. Position Summary We are looking for an Innovation Specialist to manage, coordinate, and supervise activities in the FPDL/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:
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information. University Job Title: Extension Supp Spec IIJob Family: Academic SupportLevel: FPay Rate Type: SalaryPay Range: $68,445.00 - $75,454.00Remote Option Availability: OnsiteCompany: Contract CollegeContact Name: Joan OlsonJob Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
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