Job Details

Posting Number: PG194299EP

Working Title: Research Operations Manager II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,000 - $70,600

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Prestage Poultry Science

About the Department

The main purpose of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science is to support the North Carolina poultry industry and community through extension, research, and teaching activities. ... The facility is complex mechanically, which requires daily maintenance of such items as fans, motors, ventilation systems, floor systems, feeders, drinkers, plumbing, etc. and attention to safety.

Essential Job Duties

The Prestage Department of Poultry Science is looking for a Research Operations Manager II to oversee our poultry research facilities, supporting faculty research, teaching, and extension programs. ...

• Lead and supervise full- and part-time staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Manage budgets, reconcile accounts, and approve purchases.
• Enforce biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety standards.
• Coordinate facility use for research trials and projects.
• Manage egg, chick, and poultry product collection, processing, and sales.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s (4-year) degree and two years of general research experience, or Associate’s degree, and 3 years of relevant research experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Required Qualifications

• Experience in an agricultural setting, preferably involving chickens or other farm animals
• Familiarity with compliance, safety, and environmental standards for agricultural and animal research.