Meat Science Lab Technician: Hands-On Carcass Processing

Fairweather, LLC; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX seeks a Meat Science Laboratory Technician to oversee processing of beef, pork and lamb carcasses and maintain lab sanitation. The role involves HACCP compliance and demonstrations for teaching and research.

The position is grant-funded with renewal contingent on funding; requires a high school diploma and five years of related meat-industry experience, with preferred bachelor’s in Animal or Food Science.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in the meat industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Animal or Food Science or closely related field.

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.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

FSIS procedures

Multitasking

Teamwork

Meat processing

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in Animal or Food Science

Job description

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX seeks a Meat Science Laboratory Technician to oversee processing of beef, pork and lamb carcasses and maintain lab sanitation. The role involves HACCP compliance and demonstrations for teaching and research.

The position is grant-funded with renewal contingent on funding; requires a high school diploma and five years of related meat-industry experience, with preferred bachelor’s in Animal or Food Science.