Swine Neonatal Care Technician
About The Position
The Swine Neonatal Care Technician is responsible for animal care, cleaning, and communication between neonatal and veterinary staff. The role requires reliability, punctuality, observation, and efficient completion of procedures overseen by the neonatal supervisor. Team members must comply with applicable eGenesis policies and procedures. The position involves daily care of piglets in the eGenesis Neonatal facility, including feeding, cleaning, weighing, taking temperatures, observing and recording clinical signs, and providing treatments under veterinary instruction. The technician records information in dedicated databases, interprets and reports piglet health status, and communicates with supervisors and veterinary staff. The role also supports veterinary procedures and may involve emergency care. The technician is responsible for following and promoting SOP compliance, safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare. The role requires occasional overnight and weekend shifts on a rotating basis, with compensatory time to accommodate schedule changes. As essential personnel, limited on-call availability for emergency response may occasionally be required.
Requirements
- Exposure to animal handling and basic animal health concerns.
- Knowledge of equipment disinfection and infection control practices.
- Eagerness to learn or further knowledge relating to animal health.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Schedule flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- AALAS certification.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in animal research or veterinary care.
- Knowledge and expertise in veterinary procedures.
- Knowledge and expertise in animal research.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily care of piglets in the eGenesis Neonatal facility.
- Take daily weights and temperatures of each piglet.
- Clean daily in accordance with provided standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Feed piglets according to provided SOPs.
- Observe piglets and record clinical observations.
- Provide recommended treatments according to veterinary instruction, including emergency care and assistance with veterinary procedures such as sedation/anesthesia, venipuncture, and euthanasia.
- Record all information in dedicated databases.
- Interpret and report piglet health status.
- Work with team members to understand each piglet’s medical history.
- Communicate piglet clinical signs to the supervisor and veterinary staff.
- Participate in department, division, and other meetings as requested.
- Ensure compliance with applicable SOPs and complete position-related SOP training.
- Monitor the environment for SOP deviations and inform the supervisor and team members of observed deviations.
- Promote workplace safety and awareness; correct unsafe acts and conditions, ensure equipment is properly maintained, report and investigate accidents or incidents, and inspect the work area and take remedial action to minimize or eliminate hazards.
- Complete required training assignments, forms, and other paperwork.
- Comply with company biosecurity practices to safeguard neonatal animal health.
- Promote and adhere to eGenesis animal welfare policies and applicable USDA, FDA, and OLAW requirements, providing humane care according to the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Act.
- Work occasional overnight and weekend shifts on a rotating basis and occasionally provide limited on-call availability for emergency response.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (90% company paid).
- Dental insurance (90% company paid).
- Vision insurance (100% company paid).
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Paid time off and paid sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- Competitive compensation including base pay and annual bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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