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. In this role, you’ll ensure our facilities run smoothly, safely, and efficiently—from broiler breeder houses and layer operations to our hatchery and processing units—while leading a dedicated team and helping our research programs succeed.
You will also provide logistical and operational support for research trials, including coordinating overlapping projects, managing grant-related compliance, monitoring flock health and welfare, and documenting outcomes. You’ll build strong relationships with faculty, students, and external partners, hosting site visits, supporting collaborative initiatives, and communicating updates on research and farm operations. Your work will ensure research projects run smoothly, ethically, and efficiently, while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of biosecurity and safety. You will accomplish this by performing tasks in key areas of responsibility outlined below.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Manage Facilities, Operations, and People
- Lead and supervise full- and part-time staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused team culture.
- Maintain poultry houses, hatchery, and processing units, overseeing environmental systems, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
Coordinate inventories, vendor services, and operational logistics to keep facilities running efficiently.
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Oversee Finances and Administration
- Manage budgets, reconcile accounts, and approve purchases.
- Ensure compliance and cost-effective operations.
- Prepare reports and coordinate with finance staff and vendors.
Ensure Safety and Compliance
- Enforce biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety standards.
- Conduct inspections, maintain records, and investigate incidents.
Promote a culture of safety and compliance throughout the team.
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Support Research and Build Relationships
- Coordinate facility use for research trials and projects.
- Assist with animal handling, sample collection, and accurate recordkeeping.
- Serve as primary contact for faculty, students, staff, and external partners.
- Host site visits and represent the program professionally.
Maintain detailed records, support collaborative initiatives, and ensure research compliance.
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Oversee Product Handling and Sales
- Manage egg, chick, and poultry product collection, processing, and sales.
- Maintain inventory, labeling, and financial documentation.
Ensure humane handling and biosecurity in all operations.
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If you enjoy leading teams, solving operational challenges, and contributing to impactful research, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in our department and the poultry industry.
