Deadline: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is seeking experienced AOAC members to join the Technical Programming Council (TPC), an expert advisory group dealing with technical programming and content management for the AOAC Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the technical program planning of the AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition for a two-year term (Term begins on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the TPC meeting held at the Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA)
- Develop broad programming outlines to include a balance of sessions across AOAC interests and experiences
- Aid in recruiting high-quality, recognized scientists for chairs and speakers in designated sessions
- Ensure a unique program and avoid repetition from year to year
- Ensure institutional diversity within sessions
- Ensure the program encompasses issues and topics identified in current AOAC programs
- Implement and monitor technical programming policies related to content, as well as other matters pertinent to the Association’s technical programming needs
- Contribute to the overall Association strategic plan
- Actively participate in the work of the Council; including, but not limited to, promptly responding to communications, attending and actively participating in meetings, reviewing meeting background materials and agendas prior to meetings, and accepting and following through on assignments
The majority of TPC work in 2026 will be from February through April. TPC members will be required to attend at least 2 online meetings (up to 3 hours each) within those months. Additionally, TPC members will be required to participate in 2 rounds of proposal reviews with 7-10 days to review dozens of submissions. A detailed schedule will be provided to all TPC members in October 2025.
The TPC is particularly interested in individuals with expertise in the following areas:
- Agriculture, Environment, & Biostimulants
- Food Additives & Colors
- Food Nutrition
- Gluten & Food Allergens
- Microbiology & Molecular Biology Methods
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Membership in the Association
- Potential to assume an Association leadership role
- Knowledge of and experience with the purpose and activities of the Association
Questions? Contact Lauren Chelf, Director, Meetings & Exposition
