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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:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00