Lab Monitoring Technician I

Aviagen • Walpole, NH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The goal of this role is to manage the day-to-day operations of the technical aspects of the laboratory quality system. This individual will coordinate the activities required to meet ISO technical requirements; monitor and advise on how the system is performing; as well as distribute reports regarding performance. They will liaise with other internal Lab Quality and Technical Specialists to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Comfortable with the use of technology
• Ability to communicate orally, written, and via email
• Works well with others and supports the team where needed
• 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 authorized to work in the United States of America
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug-screen prior to employment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Less than 1 year of experience or cannot work fully independently, must show proficiency for tasks allowed to complete independently
• Candidate must be comfortable handling farm samples while maintaining sample integrity
• Candidate should have the ability to remain cognizant of surroundings, task at hand, aberrant results, potential contamination, and general data collecting practices
• For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild or domesticated avian species
• Candidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non Hubbard avian species

Responsibilities

• Works under direct supervision with a Level II or III DNA Monitoring Tech as they learn new role
• Keep materials organized and be aware of all birds in pen area
• Obtain quality blood samples with minimal stress for birds
• Ensure that blood samples are organized and the correct wingband is assigned to it
• Maintain sufficient inventory of DNA supplies to prevent work delays at farm level
• Responsible for the quality of work performed as well as the quality of the product produced
• Maintain pen, house, and own supply hygiene
• Is able to identify wingband placement and can change wingbands
• Is a team player and communicates effectively with team and manager
• Reports welfare, biosecurity, equipment, and other concerns to responsible party, team, and/or manager
• Follow company policy and meet established procedures regarding bio-security, animal welfare, safety, ISO, drug, and alcohol policy
• Take on special projects and perform all other duties as assigned by manager

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• company observed paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED