Boar Stud Animal Care Technician

Christensen Farms • Greenup, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an entry-level production position that has responsibility for collecting semen from the boars and bagging and preparing the semen to be shipped to the appropriate location.

Requirements

• Minimum formal education required: None
• Minimum number of years of prior job experience required: Entry level, 0-1 year
• Specialized Training Requirements: None
• Other Technical Skills: None
• Class D vehicle license

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering and treatment of the animals according to company SOP's.
• Collecting semen from boars.
• Bagging of semen using the mini VSP or MAPS machine.
• Pack, prepare, and label semen to be shipped.
• Prepare PCR (Pulmonary Chain Reaction) samples for bleeding.
• Assist with the bleeding and diagnostics process.
• Recordkeeping to check the collection list to boars.
• Cleaning of the lab and office areas.
• Perform site sanitation, including power washing.
• Perform preventative barn maintenance according to maintenance schedule.
• Ensure timely euthanasia.
• Maintain safety standards at all times.
• Observe and maintain bio-security protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed