Manager, Meat Science Laboratory

Prairie View A&M University Manager, Meat Science Laboratory 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.

_______________________________________________________________________________ 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