Ag Engineer position - USDA- Deadline 8/7

The purpose of this position is to serve as an Agricultural Engineer responsible for supporting field research operations and coordinating work with appropriate Center support personnel in the design, development, installation and operation of irrigation, water management and water quality research equipment and facilities.

 

 

DUTIES:

 

Major Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in conception, planning, and design of experiments and instrumentation.
• Assist in conducting experiments.
• Develop and modify computer-modeling software for component parts of water management, water quality, and hydrologic models; and modify electronic sensors to provide feedback for correcting these models.
• Conduct routine and specialized statistical test; and tabulate and graphically present experimental results.
• Interpret and explain analyzed data; develop computer software to compare experimental results with existing computer models; and assist in the modification of existing models or in the development of new models based on experimental results.
• Prepares draft reports of findings, sections of journal manuscripts, and annual reports.

 To apply visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/410805900

Fall Course - Entrepreneurial Empowerment: Solving the Natural Resource Problems of our Time (1 credit)

 FAS 4932 section 22AG (1 credit) Fall 2015

 Course Description 

Students will acquire an appreciation for the power of entrepreneurship and innovation in solving contemporary environmental problems. This course will introduce undergraduate students to the entrepreneurial ways in which communities, management agencies, private sector, and non-profit organizations respond to natural resource challenges. We will examine natural resource problems and solutions in water, forestry, and fisheries, including: waste, energy, agriculture, recreation, biodiversity, sustainability, and climate change.

Instructor: Shirley Baker | Associate Professor  352-273-3627 | sbaker25@ufl.edu

USDA Gainesville positions - Must apply in person in NC July 23rd!!

USDA Farm Service Agency and Rural Development will be recruiting at North Carolina A&T University for over 20 Recent Graduate positions. Individuals can apply to USDA job vacancies at the North Carolina A&T State University Recruitment Event from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They will be selecting candidates for 2 positions in Gainesville, FL and they need to apply in person.
The USDA Pathways Recent Graduates Program is a 1-year program for individuals who have recently graduated and seek a dynamic, career development program with training and mentorship. Applicants must apply within two years of degree completion. Veterans have up to six years after degree completion to apply. Current students may apply if they are within 4 months of graduation.

For more information on the Pathways Program please visit www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads

Fall Internship-Hawaii-Organic Permaculture

Kawaiikalia Akua Farms, Big Island Table Experience (BITE), and World Sacred Gardens would like to announce experiential internship opportunities available on our organic permaculture farm beginning September 2015! Kawaiikalia Akua Farms is located on the tropical Hamakua coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, five miles from the breathtaking Waipio Valley and historic Honokaa Town. The strong local context lends KA Farms a culturally and biologically rich environment. Students will lead a self-directed project within their internship focus (listed below) supported by research, design, and documented for final presentation at the end of the semester.

Become an active participant in a conscious learning environment and express your passion through the KA Fall Internship Program 2015. Currently accepting applications for August and September 2015! http://www.kawaiikalia.com/kawaiikalia-akua-internship-program/

Livingua - Summer B or Fall INTERNSHIP

Are you looking for summer B or Fall INTERNSHIP?

Livingua is a language-learning platform that offers students a completely new and customized way of assuring situational linguistic mastery, giving them the opportunity to connect to native speakers, while using motivating syllabus. Prior to our recent graduation, the co-founders and I have been working on this idea for a few months.

“We aim to become the world’s most tailored language teaching platform, offering customized foreign language education to everyone on the planet efficiently and inexpensively.”

Currently, we are recruiting interns. Our criteria include academic excellence, a personable nature, and most importantly: an aptitude for social advancements.

• Linguistics team: We are looking for Spanish linguists, Spanish speakers who have experience in Teaching, Tutoring, or Mentorship
• Business Planning: Marketing
• Social Platform Development: We are looking for students experienced in Web Development/ Design.

Fill out This form . We look forward to reading your applications:

E-Mail: contactus@livingua.com

Phone:(352)559-3566

ALL-IN REMOVAL needs Operations Manager

Company Overview: All-In Removal is the largest Horse Manure Removal Company in the Ocala area and has recently entered into the Shavings Delivery arena. Currently, we operate 7 Roll-Off trucks as well as four Walking Floor Semi Trucks. In addition to horse manure removal and shavings delivery, All-In also provides dumpsters for construction debris, household cleanouts, yard debris and many other uses. We are a growing company and are looking for the right people to assist and join us in that growth.

Operations Manager Job Purpose: The Operations Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that the day to day operations of the company run smoothly. The Operations Manager is also responsible for ensuring that effective methods are put into place so that the company runs to its maximum productivity.

Scope: The Operations Manager reports to the President/CEO of All-In Removal and is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the implementation of effective methods and strategies.

Operations Manager Job Duties:
· Supervise a staff of 15-25 employees.
· Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments such as Safety, IT, Marketing, Maintenance and Operations.
· Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals.
· Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
· Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures including safety policies.
· Play a role in assisting the President/CEO in long term planning, including an initiative toward operational excellence.
· Liaison with the President to assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans
· Will work with company mechanic to ensure proper service of company vehicles, record keeping and adherence to safety protocols.
· Responsible for improving company IT program including, website, production software, mobile applications and social media.
· Hold bi-weekly safety and production meetings with staff.
· Communicate with Business Manager all necessary documents, information and records necessary for accounting and invoicing.
· Maintain inventory records of all company assets.
· Will create an in-house marketing department that will work toward building All-In Removal into a recognizable brand in the equine community specifically.
· Create a purchasing and procurement process that ensures that the company is maximizing its value when acquiring goods and services.
· Assisting Business Manager in streamlining administrative duties such as billing, record keeping, reporting and customer correspondence.
· Will be part of a team that works to ensure accounts receivables are kept within 30 days.

Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management or Computer Science or Related (preferred)
· CDL/Class A (or willingness to qualify for one)
· Basic Understanding of Transportation and Truck Configurations
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
· Proficient in QuickBooks
· Information Technology Skills
· Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check are Required

Apply by emailing resume to:
don@all-inremoval.com

Bioprocess Engineer-Captozyme

Captozyme, an established local startup that develops enzymes to treat metabolic diseases, is hiring for a Bioprocess Engineer. They are interested in an undergraduate or graduate student with a Biological Engineering background. They are advertising the position as full-time, but might be able to start a student part-time and transition them upon graduation.
This position requires the Bioprocess Engineer to perform work with minimal supervision, after receiving proper training and instructions for the projects assigned. The Engineer is responsible for microbial fermentation process development, optimization, and scale-up for recombinant protein
production. He/She needs to analyze accumulated data, identify parameters for optimization, design and run experiments to optimize fermentation process, and troubleshoot problems. He/She will be involved in process/technical transfer to a CRO/CMO for process scale-up and commercial manufacturing.

The requirements for being considered for the position are listed below; however, personal fit and character will be given particular consideration and weight.

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in chemical engineering, biological engineering, chemistry,
biochemistry or biology.
• Strong background/interest in chemical/biochemical processing.
• Experience with microbial culture, fermentation, and recombinant protein expression is needed.
• Experience with process simulation, design of experiments (DOE), process development, process optimization and scale-up, is desired.
• Ability to plan assigned projects in a way that ensures efficient, thorough and organized execution, in a timely manner, is required.
• Ability to follow written procedures, collect and document data while keeping a high attention to detail is necessary
• Capable to interact and work with other team members to ensure high team productivity.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are needed; good computer skills are highly desired.
•  Strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, and a polite and respectful manner are absolute requirements.
For a complete job description visit the Gator CareerLink website. Job posting #771668.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@captozyme.com. Include "Bioprocess Engineer" in the subject heading.