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Manager of the Clark Meat Science Center

Manager of the Clark Meat Science Center

Oregon State University

Department: Animal & Rnglnd Sciences (ASC)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $56,179 - $67,008

Job Summary:

The Animal and Rangeland Sciences is seeking a Manager of the Clark Meat Science Center. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences is to serve current and future communities through education, research, and outreach by providing science-based animal and rangeland information.

Our vision is ecologically, socially, and economically resilient communities and healthy landscapes in synergy with humans, animals, and rangelands for current and future generations.

The purpose of this position is to direct the day-to-day operation and retail sales of the Clark Meat Science Center. They will conduct and oversee all phases of operation of a complete USDA-FSIS inspected slaughter and processing facility. The person in this position will provide support in carcass, meat, and live animal evaluation, meat related research, and meats processing. This position includes student employee supervision and management.

The Clark Meat Science Center is approximately 8,000 square feet and is composed of a slaughter floor, further-processing area including smokehouses, and walk-in coolers and freezers. The slaughter floor can accommodate beef, swine, sheep, and goats.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

75% Operation of Clark Meat Science Center
20% Supervision
5% Service

What You Will Need

Bachelor's degree AND minimum of 3 years' experience in multi-species (beef, sheep/goats, and swine) slaughter, carcass fabrication and further processing. OR
An appropriate and equivalent combination of education, training, skills, and professional experience in livestock slaughter and meat processing.
General knowledge of computers, and skills for use of word processing, presentation and data management software.
Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team and to plan, organize, evaluate, manage and delegate details associated with individual team programs.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or a closely related field
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) training.
Experience working in a USDA-FSIS inspected facility.
Ability to develop extramural funding and program development enhancement.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Works with large animals, lifting and boxes of frozen or thawed meat (50-100 lbs). Pushing and pulling meat carts, hanging carcasses, boxes of meat, meat trailers, barrels, (25-200 lbs). The ability to lift or carry objects weighing 50-100 lbs is required.
May be exposed to high noise levels. Works with biological agents and other chemicals.
Serves as emergency contact and building coordinator for the meat lab.

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:Selby Boerman
selby.boerman@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6263539

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