Job Description
Prairie View A&M University Meat Science Laboratory Technician Job Title Meat Science Laboratory Technician
Agency Prairie View A&M University
Department Cooperative Agricultural Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary $15.25 hourly
Job Location Prairie View, Texas
Job Type Staff
Job Description This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funds. The Meat Science Laboratory Technician, under general supervision, oversees the processing of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and maintains the sanitation of the Meat Laboratory.
Responsibilities - Assist in maintaining HACCP, SOPs and food safety records. Assist with demonstrations in labs for teaching, research and extension programs.
- Maintain equipment and facilities; Distribute all meat items (packaging, storing, shipping, etc.).
- Fabricate carcasses into roasts, chops, steaks and other standard cuts. Process carcasses from slaughter to cooler. Make sausages, ground meats, cutlets, value-added products and cured and smoked products.
- Assist with demonstrations in labs for teaching, research and extension programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: - High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience in the meat industry.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) procedures.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to harvest and process beef, lamb, and pork.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Animal or Food Science or closely related field
- Five years of related experience in the meat industry
- Previous university meat production facility experience or meats judging experience is a plus
Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a cover letter detailing your skills and abilities for this position. Attach a copy of your resume and contact information for 3 professional references.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Job Posting Close Date: Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or
[email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit About Us For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time,