Farm Monitoring Technician I

Aviagen•Sallisaw, OK

23h

About The Position

The Farm Monitoring Technician I collects blood and other farm samples, prepares associated files for genomic laboratory testing, and helps ensure samples are accurate and maintain their integrity. The role performs routine departmental tests, maintains DNA supply inventory, and prepares samples for shipment. The technician is responsible for the quality of their work and the resulting product, and maintains laboratory and pen hygiene while following company policies and procedures for biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, ISO, and drug and alcohol requirements. The position requires comfortable handling of farm samples and live animals while remaining attentive to the task, surroundings, potential contamination, aberrant results, and data collection practices. The technician may take on special projects and other assigned duties. For biosecurity purposes, the candidate cannot own or house wild or domesticated avian species and must follow a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non-Hubbard avian species.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Comfortable using technology.
Ability to communicate orally, in writing, and via email.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to accomplish daily and weekly goals and respond to changing testing needs requested by supervisors.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen before employment.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be comfortable handling farm samples while maintaining sample integrity and laboratory safety.
Ability to remain aware of surroundings, the task at hand, aberrant results, potential contamination, and general data collection practices.
Cannot own or house wild or domesticated avian species.
Must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non-Hubbard avian species.

Responsibilities

Obtain blood samples and prepare associated files for genomic laboratory testing.
Ensure the accuracy of samples taken for parental assignment.
Assist with sample collection while adhering to the biosecurity matrix.
Maintain sufficient inventory of DNA supplies to prevent work delays.
Prepare and pack samples for shipment.
Perform routine departmental tests as directed by lab management.
Maintain the quality of work performed and the quality of the product produced.
Maintain laboratory and pen hygiene.
Follow company policies and established procedures regarding biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, ISO, and drug and alcohol requirements.
Take on special projects and perform other duties as assigned.