ISU Meat Lab Manager

Position Title:
ISU Meat Lab Manager

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing meat processing facilities.
In-depth knowledge of harvesting, fabrication, and processing of meat products and animals.
Expertise with USDA Food Safety and Inspection policies, Animal Handling, and sanitation standards for meat processing facilities and equipment.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certified.
Background or experience with financial management and budgeting.
Supervisory experience.

Job Description:

Join the nation’s leading Meat Science program and help strengthen the Iowa State University brand! Iowa State University is seeking an energetic and experienced leader for the position of Manager of the Meat Laboratory Facility. This individual will manage the overall operation of the facility, ensuring efficient and effective management of all activities and resources. The individual will enjoy an amazing benefits package, including excellent work-life balance (standard university operating hours and no travel!), comprehensive medical insurance coverage, and generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talents and reap the rewards of a fulfilling position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting and financial planning, including cash flow analysis, forecasting, and expenditure approvals.

• Facility Scheduling: Manage scheduling of the laboratory facilities to ensure optimal utilization.

• Procurement: Responsible for purchasing equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of the facility.

• Merchandising: Oversee the merchandising of meat products.

• Educational Activities: Facilitate teaching and extension activities within the Meat Laboratory.

• Research: Support and manage research activities conducted in the facility.

• Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance and repairs of equipment and facilities.

• Safety and Security: Oversee the security and safety of facilities and equipment.

• Personnel Supervision: Supervise staff, conduct annual evaluations, and make decisions on employment matters.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal government regulations, including USDA Food Safety and Inspection policies and regulations.

The Iowa State University Meat Laboratory is a premier facility dedicated to supporting teaching, research, and extension activities. It features areas for slaughter, fabrication, further processing, and packaging, all outfitted with cutting-edge technology. This facility is designed to enrich students' educational experiences, foster innovative research, and offer valuable services to the meat industry. Our Meat Science Program is nationally renowned, and our Meat Laboratory stands out as a leader in the field.

For more information about the Meat Laboratory, visit ISU Meat Laboratory .

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Candidates may be hired as a Program Specialist III or IV.

Level III Guidelines (PS809) : Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Level IV Guidelines (PS811) : Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience
• Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
• Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISU’s mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals
• Solves complex issues using highly-developed problem resolution skills
• Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission
• Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact
• May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team)

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS809

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
May 22, 2024

Posting Close Date:
June 5, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14737