Manager of the Clark Meat Science Center

Manager of the Clark Meat Science CenterThe Department of 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 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. This position develops and produces further processed meat items for the Beaver Classic Brand. 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.Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: medical, dental, vision and basic life; 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.Key responsibilities include: operation of the Clark Meat Science Center, supervision, and service.What you will need: bachelor's degree and minimum of 3 years' experience in multi-species carcass fabrication and further processing. Or an appropriate and equivalent combination of education, training, skills, and professional experience in livestock 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. Willingness to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, while fostering an inclusive and accessible team environment.What we would like you to have: BS degree in a relevant discipline; animal science, food science, or a closely related field. Livestock slaughter experience. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) 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 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.Pay method: salary. Pay period 1st through the last day of the month. Pay date last working day of the month. Recommended full-time salary range $66,032.00 - $85,740.00.Posting number P09505UF. Number of vacancies 1. Anticipated appointment begin date 12/01/2025. Anticipated appointment end date not specified. Posting date 10/13/2025. Full consideration date 11/13/2025. Closing date 12/13/2025. Competitive/external - open to all qualified applicants. Special instructions to applicants: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 13, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice 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: Jenifer Cruickshank, jenifer.cruickshank@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-1896.