Lab Monitoring Technician I

Aviagen•Pleasant Hope, MO

About The Position

The Lab Monitoring Technician I obtains blood samples and prepares associated files for genomic laboratory testing. The role supports accurate sample collection for parental assignment and assists with collection while following the biosecurity matrix. The technician maintains inventory of DNA supplies, prepares and packs samples for shipment, and performs routine departmental tests as directed by lab management. The technician is responsible for the quality of their work and the resulting product, and maintains laboratory and pen hygiene. The position follows company policies and established procedures for biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, ISO, and drug and alcohol requirements. Special projects and other assigned duties are also part of the role. The candidate must be comfortable handling farm samples while maintaining sample integrity and laboratory safety, and remain attentive to the work area, assigned tasks, unusual results, potential contamination, and data collection practices. For biosecurity purposes, the candidate cannot own or house wild or domesticated avian species and must follow a strict 72-hour quarantine after contact with non-Hubbard avian species. Tasks may involve repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Comfort with 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.
Authorization to work in the United States of America.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen before employment.
Valid driver's license.
Comfort handling farm samples while maintaining sample integrity and laboratory safety.
Ability to remain aware of surroundings, assigned tasks, 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 collected for parental assignment.
Assist with sample collection while following 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.