Iowa State University Meat Laboratory
Headquartered in Ames, IA · Food Processing · 1 U.S. facility
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About Iowa State University Meat Laboratory
AI-written, sourcedIowa State University Meat Laboratory is a small food processing facility in Ames, IA that handles beef and pork slaughter, processing, and ready-to-eat product lines. The operation serves as both an educational and production facility within the university system. With approximately 25 employees, it operates a single site in central Iowa.
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- check_circleWork in a university-affiliated meat processing environment with direct ties to agricultural research and education
- check_circleHands-on slaughter and processing experience with both beef and pork product lines
- check_circleSmall, stable team setting in Ames with proximity to a major university campus
- check_circleExposure to both production efficiency and quality standards in a controlled facility
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- warning313 ammonia-refrigerated plants within ~250 miles; nearest competing metros include Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, and Sioux City, IA—a densely competitive region for meat-processing talent
- warningSpecialized labor market: candidates with slaughter and processing certifications are in high demand across the region
- warningUniversity affiliation may support workforce development and training partnerships uncommon in commercial operations
Ames, IA
Ames is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines in central Iowa. It is the home of Iowa State University (ISU). According to the 2020 census, Ames had a population of 66,427, making it the state's ninth-most populous city. Iowa State University was home to 30,177 students as of fall 2023, which make up approximately one half of the city's population.
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