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Penn State University · 2 months ago

Meat Science Extension Program Specialist

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$46K/yr - $74K/yr

1+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated Extension Program Specialist in Meat Science to support meat science extension activities. The role involves coordinating training for the PSU Butcher School and providing educational resources in meat and poultry processing and food safety.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinating, recruiting, and administering activities associated with the PSU Butcher School including but not limited to interviewing and enrolling program participants, managing supply inventory, work with program employers to manage apprentices, and managing state and federal data reporting associated with the program

Supervising Butcher School apprentices during the on-campus component of the apprenticeship program by leading activities including but not limited to hands on meat processing in the Meats Laboratory, leading industry tours, and assisting with training lectures

Developing and implementing new meat science extension programing in the areas of carcass processing, meat business management, meat processing for hobbyists/chefs, or other areas of meat science as need arise. Develop or update publications, fact sheets, websites and presentations

Assisting with other livestock, meat science, and food safety Extension activities hosted by Penn State

Assisting with university teaching activities that take place at the Meats Laboratory

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and competencies through regular training, certifications, and professional development

Qualification

Meat ScienceAnimal ScienceFood ScienceHACCP systemsServSafeFresh meat processingData manipulationHuman relationsWorking with diverse audiencesEffective communication

Required

A bachelor's degree or higher in Meat Science, Animal Science, Food Science or other related field of study

Ability to demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with colleagues, industry representatives, government officials, and the general public

Preferred

Experience with fresh meat processing activities (ie slaughter, carcass fabrication, retail cut preparation) is strongly preferred

A working knowledge of HACCP systems and ServSafe is preferred

Various computer skills, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet and data manipulation and presentation software is strongly preferred

Experience working with diverse audiences is desirable