Lab Monitoring Technician I

Aviagen • Walpole, NH

14d • 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.
• 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.
• Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals.

Nice To Haves

• Less than 1 year of experience or cannot work fully independently, must show proficiency for tasks allowed to complete independently.
• Works under direct supervision with a Level II or III DNA Monitoring Tech as they learn new role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the technical aspects of the laboratory quality system.
• Coordinate activities required to meet ISO technical requirements.
• Monitor and advise on system performance.
• Distribute reports regarding performance.
• Liaise with other internal Lab Quality and Technical Specialists to ensure compliance.
• 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.
• Identify wingband placement and change wingbands.
• Communicate effectively with team and manager.
• Report 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 coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company observed paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

What This Job Offers

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