Incubation Specialist

Aviagen

About The Position

Aviagen has a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who will be responsible for providing Incubation and Hatchery technical guidance to Aviagen customers in Latin America. This position will be part of the Global Technical Operations (GTO) team which offers specialized technical guidance to Aviagen clients and internal operations. Our team of Global Specialists are at the forefront of innovation for better health, welfare, sustainability and productivity in our birds. As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate practical experience and knowledge of commercial incubation equipment and systems.

Requirements

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to develop and promote positive relationships with colleagues.
Exceptional analytical skills.
Fluent in Spanish and English + other languages would be advantageous.
Creative, high in self-motivation, team player, proactive problem-solver.
Demonstrate excellent IT, presentation, technical writing and communication skills.
A strong combination of applied hatchery/incubation experience and relevant scientific training is required.
Applicants may meet the requirement achieved through either significant practical experience or a Bachelor's level qualification.
Extensive travel within region and to international meetings

Responsibilities

Proactively addressing technical incubation issues across the regions.
Advising and supporting change to achieve best management practice on egg handling, hatchery management and incubation.
Production of structured performance improvement plans aimed at optimizing chick output and quality.
Working closely with regional technical & commercial managers to deliver customer training programs.
Contribute to the production of hatchery technical articles for internal and external publication.
Develop and maintain strong contact with researchers working within incubation and hatchery management and with incubation equipment manufacturers.