Meat Science Laboratory Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Meat Science Laboratory Technician in Prairie View, Texas. This role involves overseeing the processing of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and maintaining sanitation within the lab.

Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of HACCP and FSIS procedures, along with at least five years of experience in the meat industry.

An educational background involving a high school diploma or higher is required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in the meat industry.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HACCP and food safety records.
• Fabricate carcasses into various cuts.

Skills

Knowledge of HACCP and FSIS procedures

Ability to multitask

Ability to process meat

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Animal or Food Science

Job description

Job Title

Meat Science Laboratory Technician

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025,imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOTpay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship foryour employment, we recommend that you consult with your privateimmigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether yourcurrent immigration status would make a potential offer ofemployment from Texas A&M University subject to thisfee.

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

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The Meat Science Laboratory Technician, under general supervision,oversees the processing of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses andmaintains the sanitation of the Meat Laboratory.

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

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’scompensation structure and will be commensurate with thecandidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salaryrange for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining HACCP, SOPs and food safety records.Assist with demonstrations in labs for teaching, research andextension programs.
  
  
• Maintain equipment and facilities. Distribute all meat items(packaging, storing, shipping, etc.).
  
  
• Fabricate carcasses into roasts, chops, steaks and otherstandard cuts. Process carcasses from slaughter to cooler. Makesausages, ground meats, cutlets, value-added products and cured andsmoked products.
  
  
• Assist with demonstrations in labs for teaching, research andextension programs.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education andexperience.
  
  
• Five years of related experience in the meat industry.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points(HACCP) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)procedures.
  
  
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
  
• Ability to harvest and process beef, lamb, and pork.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal or Food Science or closely relatedfield
  
  
• Six years of related experience in the meat industry
  
  
• Previous university meat production facility experience ormeats judging experience is a plus
  
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Open Until Filled
  
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachmentbox labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on theapplication. Multiple attachments may be included in the“Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed beloware considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  
  

• Cover Letter
  
  

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on orbefore the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicantinquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed,HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual hasapplied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments"section must be attached to the application prior to the jobclosing date indicated to ensure full consideration for theapplication submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resourceon or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 [e-mail] should you need assistance with the onlineapplication process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution’s verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution’s procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.