Meat Science Lab Research Specialist—Operations & Teaching

Laseagrant; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

College of ACES - Department of Animal Sciences in Urbana, IL, seeks a Research Specialist in Agriculture to support meat science research operations, teaching coordination, and regulatory compliance at the Meat Science Lab. The role involves hands-on management of facilities and collaboration with faculty and students to advance meat research and education.

The position emphasizes practical leadership, safety adherence, and development of standard procedures to ensure high-quality research

Qualifications

• B.S. in Animal Sciences or related field.
• Two (2) years hands-on experience in a meat production facility.
• Supervisory experience.
• Computer experience in record keeping and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of operations at the Meat Science Lab in Urbana, IL.
• Coordinate teaching laboratory sections and educational needs of faculty, graduate students, and others.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of personnel working in the facility.

Skills

Meat science

Facility operations

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

SSOPs

Education

B.S. in Animal Sciences

Tools

Record keeping software

Inventory management software

Job description

College of ACES - Department of Animal Sciences in Urbana, IL, seeks a Research Specialist in Agriculture to support meat science research operations, teaching coordination, and regulatory compliance at the Meat Science Lab. The role involves hands-on management of facilities and collaboration with faculty and students to advance meat research and education.

The position emphasizes practical leadership, safety adherence, and development of standard procedures to ensure high-quality research