"Assistant Manager, Meat Lab"

Job Details

Assistant Manager, Meat Lab

Posting Number: SP005139P

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:
The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in daily production operations to include harvest, fabrication and processing of meat. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for verifying that all food safety programs are being followed and that products are safe and of high quality. The Assistant Manager will assist the manager in oversight of the meats operational budget and maintenance of the facility. This individual will also assist in the training and supervision of the student workers in daily operations.

Required Experience:

• Experience in a meat processing facility.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in animal science, food science or other agricultural emphasis or equivalent.

Required Other:

• Completed HACCP course and be certified within six months of employment.

Additional Preferred:

• Experience in the operation of a USDA Inspected meat processing facility or University Meat Lab, including food safety requirements.
• MS in animal science or food science.
• Experience training/managing employees.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in cold environments and on concrete floors.

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $22.50 an hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 01/07/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application received by January 21, 2026 will receive first consideration.
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Robin Inman at robininman@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50479