Meat Lab Lead — Educational Processing & Training

North American Meat Institute - The University Of Illinois; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental and vision insurance

Sick and vacation time

15 paid holidays

Job summary

The North American Meat Institute - The University Of Illinois is looking for a Meat Lab Lead (Instructional Support Technician III) to manage day-to-day operations at the Fresno State University Agricultural Laboratory. This full-time role involves overseeing slaughter and processing activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting educational programs.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of supervisory experience in multi-species slaughter, a background in Animal Science or Food Science, and strong interpersonal skills. The position comes with competitive benefits and a salary range of $5,044 to $5,248 per month.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to three years managing or supervising multi-species slaughter.
• Experience with HACCP training and USDA-certified facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and commercial activities.
• Manage meat processing and packaging.
• Ensure USDA-FSIS regulatory compliance.

Skills

Operational problem analysis

Interpersonal communication skills

Inventory management

Leadership and training

Business math

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Animal or Food Science

HACCP Certification

Job description

The North American Meat Institute - The University Of Illinois is looking for a Meat Lab Lead (Instructional Support Technician III) to manage day-to-day operations at the Fresno State University Agricultural Laboratory. This full-time role involves overseeing slaughter and processing activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting educational programs.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of supervisory experience in multi-species slaughter, a background in Animal Science or Food Science, and strong interpersonal skills. The position comes with competitive benefits and a salary range of $5,044 to $5,248 per month.