Career Center

The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) is a unique and one-of-a-kind consortium between Illinois Tech, FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), and the food industry. IFSH comprises Illinois Tech scientists, faculty and staff, working collaboratively with FDA scientists of CFSAN's Division of Food Processing Science and Technology physically co-located at the Illinois Tech Moffett Campus in the field of food safety, technology and nutrition, and with participation from food industry member companies. The uniqueness of IFSH where FDA, academia and the industry collaborate and conduct research in a neutral ground to address major national food safety and nutrition issues has grown IFSH into a diverse premier research institution attracting scientists nationally and internationally. The Senior Scientist (Microbiology) will lead the development and delivery of food microbiology and food safety projects to key stakeholders. The Senior Scientist will receive mentorship by IFSH leadership and assist Center Directors and IFSH leadership in the development and execution of strategic plan to enhance the capabilities of IFSH and Illinois Tech. The Senior Scientist will manage research projects that includes initiatives involving multidisciplinary teams across IFSH and Illinois Tech and act as scientific mentor to developing scientists. The Senior Scientist will plan, design experimental plans, performs experimental tasks and conduct independent analysis to meet project deliverables in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner. Experience in low moisture foods research or translational science in microbial survival in dry environments is highly desirable. The Senior Scientist is a stakeholder at IFSH and therefore ensures the laboratory safety, quality assurance and financial wellbeing of IFSH.

Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field with 2 or more years (or M.S. degree with 5 or more years) of research experience, or equivalent credentials.

Demonstrated scientific expertise in food safety research, design of experiments, challenge studies design, data and statistical analysis.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent for communicating scientific findings and communications. Proficiency in data analytical and statistical applications are desirable skills.