Muscle Food Safety Specialist
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Muscle Food Safety SpecialistJob no: 531307 Work type: Administrative & Professional Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences Department: Virginia Seafood AREC Location: Hampton, Virginia Categories: Agriculture / Life ScienceJob DescriptionThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech is seeking an outstanding candidate for a Muscle Food Safety Associate Extension Specialist. The position will be located at the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC), ( ), Hampton, Virginia with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Food Science and Technology (www.fst.vt.edu ), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. This is a 12-month Extension Faculty position, with 80% Extension, 20% research appointment.This Muscle Food Safety Associate Extension Specialist Faculty position supports the Virginia Seafood AREC mission of providing education, scientific and technical guidance, support and leadership to the commercial seafood and aquaculture industries throughout Virginia and the United States. This position will directly support food quality, safety, and consumer education through the practical application of HACCP, GMP's and sanitation programs in conjunction with applications of new emerging processing technologies to control and/or eliminate biological, chemical, and physical hazards of concerns that can affect the safety and quality of food products; with an emphasis on seafood, from all sectors of the food supply chain. This position will also work to educate Extension agents (as it makes sense) to help deliver programs related to this content. This position will also have an adjunct appointment with the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Tech.Required QualificationsA Ph.D., or MS in Food Science, Food Safety, or Microbiology with strong knowledge and background in food safety or Food Microbiology. Strong writing, reporting, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and programs. Must already be eligible to work in the U.S.Preferred Qualifications Experience in providing food safety training including HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, Sanitation Control Procedures, and Preventive Controls for Human Foods. Strong technical knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food laws and regulations and their applications in various food industries. Strong technical knowledge in the application of microbiological research and methodology aspects of safety and quality in muscle foods. Experience in grant writing and successful funding is very important, as is experience in program assessment and reporting. A strong applied knowledge of written and spoken Spanish is preferred. Certificates on Hand: AFDO Seafood HACCP (a plus if already train the trainer), AFDO Sanitation Control Procedures (a plus if already train the trainer), Preventive Controls for Human Foods, Meat and Poultry HACCP, ServSafeAppointment TypeRegularSalary InformationCommensurate with experienceReview DateNovember 6, 2024Additional Information Letter of application summarizing qualifications relevant to the position description Resume, including a complete list of publications with citations Research and Extension interests, goals and vision List of 3-4 references with contact informationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Michael Schwarz at ...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.Advertised: October 15, 2024 Applications close: