MEATS LAB-STUDENT ASSISTANT
Job no: 554056
Position type: Student Assistant
Location: Chico
Division/Equivalent: Chico
School/Unit: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Coll of Agriculture
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
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| Position Title: |
Meats Lab-Student Assistant |
| College/Unit/Division: | Academic Affairs |
| Department/School: | Collage of Agriculture-University Farm |
| Application Deadline: |
12/26/25 |
| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
Academic Year 25/26 |
| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee II - $16.75 |
| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Both – Federal Work Study and Non-Work Study |
| Location Type: | On-site |
| Role Description: |
Description of Duties: The Meats Laboratory is a meat processing facility, operating under federal inspection, which serves multiple purposes within the College of Agriculture and University Farm. The first priority of the Meats Lab is to serve as an educational facility, where students can gain knowledge of multiple facets of the meat industry through hands on experience by producing a quality and safe product. Livestock animals raised by other units at the University Farm for educational purposes are purchased by the Meats Lab to be harvested, processed, and sold by students under the supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture and a staff meats technician. The candidate will work independently and directly under the supervision of the General Manager and will be expected to perform a variety of tasks. 10-20 hours/week. Minimum Qualifications: Candidate needs to be punctual, accountable, and work independently as well as with a team. In addition, the candidate must have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and safety, and understand that many tasks will occasionally be conducted in cold and hot environments. Basic knowledge of meat processing and food safety is required. Must be considered a full-time student at California State University, Chico. *Preference will be given to those applicants that have completed ANSC 199 and/or extensive experience in meat processing* Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University. |
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position is not considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
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