Job Description Summary:

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