Veterinary Lab Tech 1 - Rose Hill, NC
About The Position
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Compensation $15.25 hourly. Position will prepare and produce vaccines and run quality control routines. Sample handling for all diagnostic testing. Mix medications as needed by production. Perform general housekeeping and stock inventory. Position will have the opportunity to move into performing diagnostic testing if desired and will be required to achieve high quality results. Environment is customer service oriented, fast paced, and requires a willingness to learn.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Basic computer knowledge required (Microsoft Office programs)
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Lab Experience preferred
- Basic swine knowledge preferred
Responsibilities
- Identify and prepare samples for internal and external diagnostic testing without supervision.
- Prepare laboratory/regulatory paperwork for testing.
- Vaccine production and quality control.
- May perform laboratory testing such as: SIV ELISA, PRRS ELISA, M. hyo ELISA, fecal floatation,TPC, Quality Control Testing, PCR testing for PRRS, TGE and other diseases.
- Work in fast paced environment with efficiency and accuracy, including computer-based data.
- Manage and prioritize daily schedule with minimal supervision.
- Maintain inventory and purchase supplies.
- Clean and sanitize laboratory containers and tools.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including: autoclaves, incubators, centrifuges, water bath, pumps, BIO-Tec reader, water distillation machine, automatic wall washer, thermal cycler, freezers and more.
- Good communication skills and customer service oriented attitude.
- Back up administrative assistant position when needed.
- Operate UPS shipping system.
- Manage Biohazard handling and sample disposal.
- Perform tasks which may have objectionable odors.
- Perform procedures involving chemicals.
- Follow all IPS (safety), EMS, and laboratory policies.
- Follow IATA 1.5 diagnostic shipping regulations.
- Supports testing performed by Level 2 lab technicians.
- Work schedule may require flexibility including ability to work weekend days, holidays or evenings once candidate has demonstrated necessary technical ability.
- Support Genetics department with hair inventory system.
Benefits
- Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
- Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
- These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
- Our company invests in your future.
- We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
- Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
- Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
- We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
- Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
