Assistant Manager - Meat Lab
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Lubbock
Assistant Manager - Meat Lab
42795BR
Ag Sciences and Natural Resources
Position Description
Assists a manager with the management of a sub unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures. Represents the subunit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.
About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
Major / Essential Functions
- Assist Unit Manger in meat lab working with faculty and staff to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Slaughter beef, pork, and lamb according to meat industry standards so that research data is valid. Procedure includes weighing, stunning, sticking, skinning, head removal and splitting of the carcasses.
- Assist Unit Manger in Developing student workers to be industry prepared to work in or with a USDA Inspected meat facility
- Comply with USDA Inspector in keeping facility clean, maintaining appropriate labels and ingredients for USDA approval. Records must be accurate and kept on a timely schedule.
- Duties include fabricating of carcasses or cuts and / or packaging as retail cuts for sale. Assist with meat sales through Raider Red Meats and outside companies.
- Participate and / or teach meat industry / youth short courses host by Animal & Food Science department.
- Assist Unit Manger with implementation HACCP plan in accordance with USDA regulations.
- Processing of meat products used for teaching and research ad converting them into retail products for sale
- Supervise 5-20 student assistants daily and production unit when unit manager is away
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with some supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and / or supervisory experience to equal four years.
Preferred Qualifications
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Hourly
Job Family
Facility Operations
Job Sub Family
Dining & Catering
Annualized Pay Range
$40,500 - $52,600 - $64,800
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.
Travel Required
None
Shift
Day
Grant Funded?
No
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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