Center for Dairy Research Pilot Plant Technician

Department Overview:

CDR's licensed pilot plant is located within the University of Wisconsin's Babcock Hall and allows for flexibility in all aspects of the dairy manufacturing process. The CDR team works with cheese, butter, yogurt, dairy powders, and more. Staff works with customers to set up, design, and carry out dairy trials. Contracted trials may involve testing ingredients or equipment, developing dairy products, optimizing flavor and performance in existing dairy products, or simply finding answers to client questions.

Anticipated Start Date:

October 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 4 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, flexible schedule between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

2

Qualifications:

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with the plant's diverse
workforce.
- A passion for the dairy industry and a desire to contribute to research and innovation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

None Required

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Your responsibilities will include operating and maintaining processing equipment, cleaning and assembling machinery, assisting in research trials, collaborating with our skilled team to drive innovation in dairy processing, and meeting food safety requirements and basic documentation. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the dairy industry and contribute to cutting-edge research and development initiatives.

Physical Demands:

Operating and assembling equipment.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/