About the role#
The Animal Science Department is seeking a student assistant to help with daily operations at the university meat laboratory. This role focuses on pre-operation tasks, carcass fabrication, and meat processing within a state-inspected facility. You will support the meat laboratory manager with teaching, research, and extension activities.
What you'll do#
- Perform slaughter, fabrication, and processing of meat animals.
- Conduct cleaning and sanitation of the meat processing facility.
- Assist with the Cowboy Branded Meats program as needed.
- Support the meat laboratory manager with daily facility operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at the University of Wyoming.
- Eligibility for and acceptance of a work study award through Student Financial Aid.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs for 50% of the shift, 50 lbs for 30% of the shift, and 75 lbs for 20% of the shift.
- Prior meat processing experience is preferred.
- Reliability, responsibility, and punctuality.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site at the Animal Science Building in Laramie, Wyoming.
- This is a paid, part-time, rolling term position.
- Compensation is $12 per hour.
About University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming is an educational and research institution based in Laramie. It was founded in 1886. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It operates within the higher education sector.
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