Hatchery Lab Technician I — Quality & ISO Ops

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

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