About this role
Job Description Summary: Job Description:
Job Details and Responsibilities:
• Obtain samples on farm including blood, swabs, and organ collection • Ensure the accuracy and validity of samples • Preparation of samples and supplies • Prepare and pack samples for shipment • Maintain a clean work and sample preparation area • Responsible for the quality of work performed as well as the quality of the product produced. • Follow company policy and meet established procedures regarding bio-security, animal welfare, safety, ISO, drug, and alcohol policy. • Other hourly duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
• Ability to communicate orally and written • Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to accomplish daily and weekly tasks as well as deal with changing testing needs requested by supervisors. • Must be authorized to work in the United States of America • Must successfully pass a background check and drug-screen prior to employment • Must possess a valid driver’s license
Other Conditions:
• Candidate must be comfortable handling farm samples while maintaining sample integrity • Candidate should have the ability to remain cognizant of surroundings, task at hand, aberrant results, potential contamination, and general sample collecting practices. • For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild or domesticated avian species (No Backyard chickens, pet parakeets, pet parrots, any pet birds, etc.) • Candidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non-Aviagen avian species • Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals