Lab Operations Associate

Summary: Provides lab/hands-on- training to student in food science courses. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with undergraduate lab courses and retention activities. Work closely with the department chair in mentoring undergraduate students. Train undergraduate and graduate students on specialized analytical equipment and/or instrumentation, or specified statistical data analysis programs and software. Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of teaching lab equipment and instrumentation. Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental standards. Train and guide departmental student employees. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc) Master's degree in Food Science Lab and mentoring experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards Ability to understand and follow lab protocol and procedures Ability to train students in the use of specialized equipment in food science Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions Ability to provide instruction in lab related food science courses #J-18808-Ljbffr