Farm Monitoring Technician

Aviagen•Sallisaw, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an individual to fill the vacant position of GP Farm Monitoring Technician here at our Sallisaw, OK. complex. This individual will be responsible and accountable for health monitoring on farms. Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals. We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Comfortable with the use of technology.
Ability to communicate orally, written, and via email and the ability to read and write in English.
Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to accomplish daily and weekly goals as well as deal with changing testing needs requested by supervisors.
Must be a self-motivator with ability to perform tasks sagely and with accuracy and efficiency.
Must be authorized to work in the United States of America.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug-screen prior to employment.
Candidate cannot own or house any wild or domesticated avian species.
Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals.

Responsibilities

Follow all biosecurity and animal welfare procedures when performing work duties.
Showering in to and out of all facilities and visiting farms in the proper order.
Always ensure the accuracy of the samples taken; verify the flock number every time you enter a house.
Collect blood and environmental samples as scheduled by Supervisor.
Clean out, wash and disinfect vehicle daily.
Perform clean out sampling as needed.
Able to work independently in a time efficient manner.
Candidate must be comfortable handling farm samples while maintaining sample integrity and lab safety.
Candidate should have the ability to remain cognizant of surroundings, task at hand, aberrant results, potential contamination, and general data collecting practices.
Candidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non-Aviagen avian species.