AVS Bio Crew Worker

AVS Bio; Town of Catskill (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Vacation 3 weeks

Holidays 11.5

Healthcare coverage

Daytime schedule

Career stability

Job summary

AVS Bio is seeking a Farm Crew Worker in Catskill, NY to support poultry-related farm operations in a biologics environment. The role involves assisting with flock removal, bird moves and sales, and performing house recycling, basic repairs, and other farm tasks.

The position demands physical work, exposure to outdoor conditions, and adherence to biosecurity guidelines. Direct hire with long-term opportunity, with a daytime schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience and/or training.
• Basic maintenance and carpentry skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist with flock removal, bird moves and bird sales.
• Perform other farm related activities.
• Perform house recycles including disassemble of houses and related equipment, washing, repairing, sanitizing and reassembling of houses.
• Perform minor equipment repair.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Basic carpentry

Valid driver’s license

1-2 years related experience

Education

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

## AVS Bio Crew Worker**Catskill,NY12414**Posted: 11/02/2026Employment Type:Direct HireJob Number: JN -112026-21507## Job Description**Farm Crew Worker:*** **Title:** FarmCrew Worker* **Location:** Catskill, NY* **Industry:** Pharmaceutical* **Salary:** $22.68/hour* **Employment Type:** Direct Placement **Client Overview:** AVS Bio is a global leader in biologics with more than 60 years of innovation supporting the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and breakthrough scientific research that protects human and animal health worldwide. **Overview:** Perform and/or assist with duties related to house recycles, minor equipment repair, flock removal and blood testing. **Primary Responsibilities:*** Assist with flock removal, bird moves and bird sales.* Perform other farm related activities.* Perform house recycles including disassemble of houses and related equipment, washing, repairing, sanitizing and reassembling of houses.* Perform minor equipment repair.* Perform all other related duties as assigned.**Job Conditions and Physical Effort:*** While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.* The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.* Working in Hot or cold environmental temps.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. (High if using pressure washer or power tools.* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.**Qualifications:*** Basic maintenance skills and experience; basic carpentry skills and experience* 1-2 years related experience and/or training* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.* Valid driver's license.**Biosecurity FAQs:*** **What is included in the biosecurity requirement?** Employees may not own or have contact with live birds of any kind, including backyard poultry, ducks, turkeys, wild, or exotic birds, or visit farms, fairs, or other locations with bird exposure.* **What other animal contact is prohibited?** Prohibited contact includes reptiles, amphibians, rodents, and certain wild animals (e.g., snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, deer mice), or animals requiring feeding of rodents or raw/frozen animal products.* **What animal contact is permitted?** Permitted animals include dogs, cats, fish, and traditional farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas/alpacas). Employees may not handle raw or frozen meat or poultry products before work.* **How is biosecurity enforced?** All candidates must complete a Biosecurity & Animal Ownership Disclosure Form prior to hire and certify ongoing compliance. Violations or falsification may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.**Why Join Us:*** Direct hire with long-term career stability* 401(k) with company match* Up to 3 weeks paid vacation* Up to 11.5 paid holidays* Medical, dental, and vision coverage* Benefits effective the 1st of the month after your start date* Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance* Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry* Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapiesEOE/ADA