Seafood Technologist - Scarborough - 2281 (Anticipated Vacancy)
About The Position
The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking well qualified applicants to fill a Seafood Technologist position in the Bureau of Public Health located in Scarborough. This is technical services work involving the provision of field consulting services to certified shellfish dealers in the State. Responsibilities include advising on seafood safety, public health, and seafood handling procedures and ensuring compliance with federal and state fisheries, commerce, and food laws. Work includes inspecting certified shellfish dealers according to National Shellfish Sanitation Program requirements; assisting in shellfish illness investigations; collecting samples for laboratory analysis; researching new processing machines and materials; and determining point and source of product contamination, recommending corrective action, and if necessary, gaining assistance for enforcement activity. Work is performed under general supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Bacteriology, or Biology or four (4) years’ experience in food processing to include at least two (2) years in quality control or health protection.
- Certification as a USFDA State Shellfish Standardization Inspector.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the seafood processing industry including applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and standards
- Knowledge of biology, bacteriology, microbiology, marine biology, and related sciences
- Knowledge of basic statistics including sampling techniques, food technology as it applies to seafood processing plants, state and federal seafood safety and quality assurance programs
- Ability to identify and document infractions of laws, rules, and or regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with industry members.
Responsibilities
- Advising on seafood safety, public health, and seafood handling procedures
- Ensuring compliance with federal and state fisheries, commerce, and food laws
- Inspecting certified shellfish dealers according to National Shellfish Sanitation Program requirements
- Assisting in shellfish illness investigations
- Collecting samples for laboratory analysis
- Researching new processing machines and materials
- Determining point and source of product contamination
- Recommending corrective action
- Gaining assistance for enforcement activity if necessary
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
