Cobb- Biotech Worker

Tyson Foods•Spavinaw, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us! At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. This position is responsible for the collection of all biotechnology samples and routine blood samples for the gain of pedigree chickens. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the job site except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must have at least 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience

Responsibilities

Uses needle/syringe/lancet to collect blood samples from Pedigree birds to monitor health and diseases.
Cleans and sanitize and blood testing instruments and prepares sampling equipment for next pull.
Records information according to instructions for sampling of Pedigree birds.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as; movings birds as required, washing/disinfecting vehicles; properly euthanize selected or weak/ill/injured birds in accordance with company policy, farming out to other areas during downtime, may travel to various farms for training or assisting with projects.