Oregon State University-posted 2 months ago
$66,032 - $85,740/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Corvallis, OR
Educational Services

The Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences is seeking a Manager of the Clark Meat Science Center. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The mission of the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences is to serve current and future communities through education, research, and outreach by providing science-based animal and rangeland information. Our vision is ecologically, socially, and economically resilient communities and healthy landscapes in synergy with humans, animals, and rangelands for current and future generations. The purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day operation and retail sales of the Clark Meat Science Center. They will conduct and oversee all phases of operation of a complete USDA-FSIS inspected slaughter and processing facility. This position develops and produces further processed meat items for the Beaver Classic Brand. The person in this position will provide support in carcass, meat, and live animal evaluation, meat related research, and meats processing. This position includes student employee supervision and management. Professional development opportunities will be provided to support continued growth and of skills and competencies relevant to this role.

  • Conduct and oversee all phases of operation of a complete USDA-FSIS inspected meat processing facility.
  • Maintenance of all regulatory processes associated with USDA-FSIS inspection for the facilities; including but not limited to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program, Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Food Defense, labeling, and other emerging regulations.
  • Conduct and oversee efforts on developing, marketing, merchandising, and retailing of meat products produced at the Clark Meat Science Center.
  • Work with Director of Livestock Operations and departmental accountant on formulating and managing an operational budget.
  • Collaborate with the Beaver Classic brand in product development, Steer-A-Year program, and OSU Animal and Rangeland Sciences Farm Units to maintain a constant supply of meat for retail sales.
  • Responsible for coordinating and supporting teaching, research, and outreach activities within the Clark Meat Science Center.
  • Procure and schedule maintenance and repairs for the facility and equipment. Coordinate with OSU Facilities or outside vendors, as needed.
  • Hire, train, and supervise adequate student labor to efficiently operate the Clark Meat Science Center.
  • Serve on departmental, collegiate, and university committees.
  • Ongoing commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the day-to-day operation of the Clark Meat Science Center.
  • Bachelor's degree AND minimum of 3 years' experience in multi-species (beef, sheep/goats, and swine) carcass fabrication and further processing.
  • General knowledge of computers, and skills for use of word processing, presentation and data management software.
  • Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team and to plan, organize, evaluate, manage and delegate details associated with individual team programs.
  • Willingness to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, while fostering an inclusive and accessible team environment.
  • BS degree in a relevant discipline; Animal Science, Food Science, or a closely related field.
  • Livestock slaughter experience.
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) training.
  • Experience working in a USDA-FSIS inspected facility.
  • Ability to develop extramural funding and program development enhancement.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
  • Retirement savings paid by the university.
  • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
  • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance.
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