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Meat Science Laboratory Technician

Prairie View, TX · On-site

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Job Title Meat Science Laboratory Technician Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Agricultural Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View ...

Tamus

Meat Science Laboratory Technician

Prairie View, TX

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Job Title Meat Science Laboratory Technician Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Agricultural Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View ...

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Meat Science Laboratory Technician

Tamus

Prairie View, TX • On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Meat Science Laboratory Technician

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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The Meat Science Laboratory Technician, under general supervision, oversees the processing of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and maintains the sanitation of the Meat Laboratory.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funds.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in maintaining HACCP, SOPs and food safety records. Assist with demonstrations in labs for teaching, research and extension programs.

  • Maintain equipment and facilities. Distribute all meat items (packaging, storing, shipping, etc.).

  • Fabricate carcasses into roasts, chops, steaks and other standard cuts. Process carcasses from slaughter to cooler. Make sausages, ground meats, cutlets, value-added products and cured and smoked products.

  • Assist with demonstrations in labs for teaching, research and extension programs.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Five years of related experience in the meat industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) procedures.

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Ability to harvest and process beef, lamb, and pork.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Animal or Food Science or closely related field

  • Six years of related experience in the meat industry

  • Previous university meat production facility experience or meats judging experience is a plus

Job Posting Close Date:

  • Open Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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