Cobb - Biotech Worker

Tyson•Deer Lodge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biotech Worker collects biotechnology samples from pedigree chickens to support genetic gain and monitor bird health and disease. The role also involves cleaning and sanitizing sampling and blood-testing instruments, recording information using simple math, and performing other farm duties as assigned. The position is based at Dry Creek Farm-TNR1 and reports to the Assoc Analyst Biotech. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., including holidays, and may change according to production needs. Travel to various farms for training and procedures may be required for periods of up to one week. The jobsite is a biosecure environment with required showering and clothing and footwear changes before entry. Employees must follow company biosecurity, animal-welfare, and safety policies.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. The gap allowance increases to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months are exempt from the previous-work-history requirement.
Willingness to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines.
Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds with another team member and occasionally lift or move up to 250 pounds using tools such as a pallet jack.
Work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold environments.
Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred, and internal applicants receive priority consideration.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience.

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples from pedigree birds to monitor bird health and diseases.
Clean and sanitize sampling and blood-testing instruments.
Perform simple math and record information according to sampling instructions.
Move birds to other houses as required by the house schedule.
Clean and disinfect equipment and vehicles used to move birds, supplies, or equipment on the farm.
Assist laundry staff as needed.
Euthanize weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Shop off-farm for supplies.
Travel to various farms for training and implementation of procedures when studies are conducted; trips may last one week.
Follow company biosecurity, animal-welfare, and safety guidelines and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.