Cobb- Biotech

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Spavinaw, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position collects biotechnology and routine blood samples from pedigree chickens to monitor their health and diseases. The role records sampling information, cleans and sanitizes blood-testing instruments, and prepares sampling equipment for subsequent use. Additional duties may include moving birds, washing and disinfecting vehicles, euthanizing selected or weak, ill, or injured birds according to company policy, assisting in other areas during downtime, and traveling to farms for training or project support. The job is performed in a biosecure environment. Employees must shower on-site and change into company-provided clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Employees must agree to avoid contact with avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves farm environments, varied floor surfaces, and required personal protective equipment. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Must be willing to shower on-site and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species, including chickens, ducks, and birds.
Must be willing to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques; occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds with another team member.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples from pedigree birds using needles, syringes, or lancets to monitor health and disease.
Clean and sanitize blood-testing instruments and prepare sampling equipment for the next sampling session.
Record information according to sampling instructions for pedigree birds.
Move birds as required.
Wash and disinfect vehicles.
Euthanize selected or weak, ill, or injured birds in accordance with company policy.
Assist in other areas during downtime.
Travel to various farms for training or project assistance.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.