Avian QC Technician – Care & Testing, Weekend Rotations

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Gainesville, GA seeks a hands-on Animal Care Technician to assist with care and testing at the Candler Poultry Center. You will work with veterinarians, document data, and support scheduling and safety procedures.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift 70 lbs, weekend/on-call rotation, and strict adherence to contamination controls and USDA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Associate’s Degree in animal science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working with animals (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience working with animals (preferred).
• Experience working with poultry (preferred).
• Must be conscientious, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work alone.
• Ability to maintain non-contamination processes and adhere to procedures.
• Must lift up to 70 lbs and be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work a rotating on-call schedule and weekends.
• Must not own poultry or pet birds and not reside with someone who does.

Responsibilities

• Care for birds (feed, water, air).
• Vaccinate, bleed, and assist in necropsies with veterinarians; enter test data in LIMS or other data systems.
• Clean isolation units or test cages.
• Report daily observations of birds.
• Report equipment failures; keep areas clean and orderly.
• Maintain safety procedures and precise record-keeping.
• Assist as secondary planner/scheduler including AVian QC safety and potency testing to meet release dates; ensure USDA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Some weekend work required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Ability to work alone

Team collaboration

Strong record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in animal science related field

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Gainesville, GA seeks a hands-on Animal Care Technician to assist with care and testing at the Candler Poultry Center. You will work with veterinarians, document data, and support scheduling and safety procedures.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift 70 lbs, weekend/on-call rotation, and strict adherence to contamination controls and USDA regulations.