Meat Plant FSQR Manager

Manages the food safety Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan of the Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery (MSABD) USDA-inspected plant, ensures all products meet USDA regulatory requirements and food safety/quality standards, performs necessary microbiological testing of the production spaces and product, enforces food safety practices and plant GMPs, assists in student training, and helps oversee/manage plant operations. Participate in teaching and extension programs/demos. Leadership and management responsibilities for MSABD team.

• 10% Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
• 25% Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• 10% Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
• 20% Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
• 5% Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• 10% Manages food safety HACCP Plan for MSABD USDA inspected plant
• 10% Perform microbiological testing of processing plant and products; maintain records of results

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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Animal Science/Meat Science or related field
Preferred
Master's Degree
Animal Science/Meat Science or related field

-Meat industry experience preferred
-1 year of prior experience with large animal handling and working in Animal Science field preferred.
-Strong organizational, management, and office skills.
-Demonstrated experience handling, compiling, and organizing data in a timeline manner.
-Experience with databases and spreadsheets.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as vacation and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefit information at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf  

Schedule: This position will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week with the intended schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm. Hours will be flexible in order to ensure operational needs are met, and some weekend work may be required.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Please click "Apply Now" to start the application process. You will be required to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. Your cover letter should highlight your experience and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications for maximum consideration.

Andrew Vaudt
[email protected]
608-265-3190
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Researcher I(RE040)

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/ANIMAL & DAIRY SCIENCES

Academic Staff-Renewable

294073-AS