Job Description Summary:

Applicants are not allowed to own any kind of birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Schedule: Monday – Friday  (6am-3pm)

Responsibilities:

• Collect environmental samples (dust, show covers, etc.) from the farms.
• Assemble supplies necessary to perform the sample collections.
• 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
• Assist in basic laboratory work as requested by the supervisor.
• 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.
• 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 by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Cannot own birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.
• High school diploma required.
• Comfortable with the use of technology.
• Ability to communicate orally, written, and via email.
• 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 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
• Willing to travel to different farms in the Upper Cumberland area to collect samples.

Other Conditions:

• Candidate must be comfortable handling farm samples while maintaining sample integrity and lab safety
• 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-Aviagen avian species
• Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals.