Hatchery Lab Technician I

Aviagen; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid holidays and PTO (14 days/yr)

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Hatchery Lab Quality Technician to manage day-to-day operations of the hatchery laboratory quality system. The role coordinates activities to meet ISO technical requirements, monitors performance, and distributes reports.

Candidates must handle flexible hours, maintain biosecurity, and support routine tests and data entry in a fast-paced hatchery environment. Responsibilities include processing samples, preparing media, and ensuring adherence to safety and biosecurity

Qualifications

• Must be able to work extremely flexible hours due to varying hatchery start times.
• Maintain daily biosecurity by showering into/out of the hatchery facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests under direct supervision.
• Prepare media and solutions used within the laboratory.
• Enter samples and results into the laboratory data management system.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies to prevent delays.
• Follow procedures outlined in lab work instructions and ISO 17025 requirements.
• May be required to work weekend rotations and wear PPE as needed.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Biosecurity practices

Data entry

PPE compliance

Quality systems

Job description

Job Description Summary:The goal of this role is to manage the day-to-day operations of the technical aspects of the hatchery 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 Hatchery Lab Quality and Technical Specialists to ensure compliance.Job Description:• Must be able to work extremely flexible hours as the hatchery operates at varying start times throughout the week to align with logistics and transportation.• Must be comfortable working early mornings and/or late afternoons.• Must maintain daily biosecurity by showering into the hatchery facility and showering out of the hatchery facility each day.• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies to prevent work delays.• Accurately process samples in a time efficient manner.• Follow procedures as outlined in laboratory work instructions.• Perform assigned routine laboratory tests under direct supervision.• Prepare media and solutions used within the laboratory.• Enter samples and results into the laboratory data management system• Be willing to work weekend rotations, as necessary.• Follow company policy and meet established requirements regardingbiosecurity, animal welfare, safety, ISO 17025 accreditation, and drugs andalcohol.• Attendance during normal working hours or assigned working schedule, asdetermined by Laboratory Management.• Maintain good laboratory hygiene in regards to the work space, equipment, ortools utilized.• May perform other duties as required by Laboratory Management.Physical Requirements:• A person in this position will be expected to walk/stand for extended periods of time.• Must be able to move safely over/traverse uneven terrain.• Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighing up to 20lbs.• Ability to perform repetitive tasks that require hand/wrist dexterity.• Must be able to safely pick up materials stored at ground level.• Must be able to apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts.• Ability to frequently kneel/squat.• Must be capable of performing tasks squatting at floor level or on knees.• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks.• Ability to wear work-required PPE for identified tasks, such as safety glasses,work gloves, work shoes, etc.• Exposed at times to airborne particles, such as dust and dander.• Over the course of assigned tasks, a person in this position will be exposed tochemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants, and vaccines.• Will have to conduct work inside year round. Some situations may require work outside.• May be exposed to very hot and cold temperatures.• Will be exposed to hatchery and farm related smells and foul odors.• While handling samples, a person in this position may be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids.Other Conditions:• Candidate must be comfortable handling hatchery and farm samples while maintaining sample integrity• Candidate should have the ability to remain cognizant of surroundings, task athand, aberrant results, potential contamination, and general data collectingpractices• For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild ordomesticated avian species• Candidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non Aviagen avian species• Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting,kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animalsUSA Benefits:Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.EEOC Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protectedby law.