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Meat Lab Education

The Meat Lab Education Specialist is responsible for supporting teaching, research, and extension activities within the Meat Laboratory and in the production of meat and meat products; ensure food and employee safety; serve as a liaison with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for all processing procedures; oversee the sanitation and maintenance of all equipment and rooms covered by the USDA inspection program.

• Collaborate in the planning and development of educational programs, research, and extension for the Meat Laboratory
• Supervise the slaughter, cutting, and processing of products used for teaching and research
• Plan the use and sale of meat products
• Provide input on the purchase of supplies and equipment; oversee inventory; notify appropriate personnel regarding maintenance, repair, and replacement needs
• Participate in the budget planning process
• Work closely with the physical plant and/or external contractors to plan and schedule building maintenance, renovation projects, and facility upgrades
• Participate in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures
• Liaise with regulatory personnel for compliance of cleaning and sanitation procedures; advise support personnel on appropriate regulations and proper use of tools and equipment
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with compliance protocols
• May partner with outside agencies to complete necessary audits
• Participate in the development and implementation of outreach programs, short courses, the annual convention, and research projects
• Engage in marketing activities to increase sales and profitability of new and existing meat products
• Coordinate and summarize the collection of research data in accordance with approved project protocol
• May guest lecture and teach labs for Animal Science and Food Science classes
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00