Meat Science Laboratory Manager

Job Title

Manager, Meat Science Laboratory

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,669.98 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Important Immigration information: 

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. 

 In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. 

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The Manager of the Meat Laboratory is responsible for leading operational excellence and supporting research, academic, extension, and industry-focused initiatives. This role ensures the highest standards in food safety and hands-on education by guiding staff, students, and partners through the Center’s daily activities.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

Meat Laboratory Operations and Staff Supervision

• Schedule, direct, and supervise Meat Science Laboratory employees.

• Manage daily laboratory operations and workflow.

• Serve as building proctor.

• Coordinate the use of laboratory facilities, equipment, and personnel.

• Train, mentor, and provide operational guidance to staff and students.

Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Quality Assurance

• Maintain and monitor HACCP plans, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, the E. coli Plan, and required food safety records.

• Serve as liaison with the Texas Department of State Health Services Cooperative Meat Inspection Program.

• Ensure compliance with meat inspection, sanitation, occupational safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Inspect facilities and operations for hazardous conditions.

• Monitor equipment and personnel practices for compliance with established safety procedures.

Meat Processing, Production, and Inventory Management

• Participate in slaughter, cutting, fabrication, curing, smoking, and processing activities.

• Procure livestock, meat products, equipment, and supplies needed for laboratory operations.

• Maintain records related to yields, costs, inventory, disposition, and sales of animals, carcasses, meat products, and dairy products.

• Support the efficient use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and production resources.

Research and Academic Support

• Assist faculty and graduate and undergraduate students with planning, scheduling, and conducting teaching and research activities.

• Collaborate with scientists and research faculty on experiments involving the Meat Science Laboratory.

• Collect or supervise the collection of slaughter, grading, cutability, yield, and processing data.

• Coordinate laboratory resources needed for academic courses, demonstrations, and cooperative research projects.

Extension, Industry Engagement, and Educational Programming

• Collaborate with Extension Program Specialists to conduct short courses, field days, demonstrations, workshops, and industry training.

• Assist meat industry professionals with technical questions, problem-solving, and access to laboratory facilities.

• Develop and deliver educational presentations and hands-on training for diverse audiences.

• Build and maintain partnerships with industry representatives, producers, processors, and community stakeholders.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Animal Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of related experience in the meat industry, either in an institutional or commercial environment including related supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of standard meat processing safety procedures.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience.

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in the meat industry, with a strong background in both institutional and commercial settings.

• Extensive supervisory experience, including team leadership, training, and mentoring.

• Demonstrated expertise in research, teaching, or extension activities related to meat science, including the development and delivery of educational programs, workshops, or industry training sessions.

• Recognition for contributions to the meat industry, such as awards, publications, or invited presentations at professional conferences.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Master’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have six years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Master's degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of eleven years of experience.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Open Until Filled

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.