GP Farm Monitoring Technician

GP Farm Monitoring Technician

We are seeking an individual to fill our vacant position of Farm Monitoring Technician. The individual must be comfortable handling poultry farm samples while maintaining sample integrity and lab safety. The candidate should have the ability to remain cognizant of surroundings, task at hand, aberrant results, potential contamination, and general data collecting practices. For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild or domesticated avian species. Candidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non-Hubbard avian species. Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals.

The following duties will vary according to the needs of the department. Normal duties will include but are not limited to:

• Obtain blood samples and prepare associated files for genomic lab testing
• Ensure the accuracy of samples taken for parental assignment
• Assist with sample collection while remaining within the biosecurity matrix
• Maintain sufficient inventory of DNA supplies to prevent work delays
• Prepare and pack samples for shipment
• Perform all routine departmental tests as directed by lab management
• Responsible for the quality of work performed as well as the quality of the product produced.
• Maintain laboratory and pen hygiene
• Follow company policy and meet established procedures regarding bio-security, animal welfare, safety, ISO, drug, and alcohol policy.
• Take on special projects and perform all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Comfortable with the use of technology.
• Good communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to accomplish daily and weekly goals as well as deal with changing testing needs requested by supervisors.
• Must be a Self-Motivator with the ability to perform tasks safely, with accuracy and efficiency.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug-screen prior to employment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Physical requirements including bending, squatting and standing for long lengths of time.
• Ability to work independently in a time efficient manner.

We offer:

Affordable health insurance

401K

PTO

Paid holidays

Bonus plan

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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