Hatchery QA Technician - Quality & Biosecurity Focus

Amick Farms; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Amick Farms is seeking a Hatchery QA Assistant in Hurlock, MD. This on-site, full-time role supports vaccine mixing, chick weighing, and QA processes within a fast-paced hatchery environment.

Responsibilities include operating egg injection machines, maintaining strict biosecurity, and ensuring animal welfare guidelines are followed, with additional duties as needed by the QA Manager. Expect noise from machinery and physical tasks such as standing on concrete floors.

Qualifications

• Core competencies reflected in daily QA operations: safety, quality control, yield optimization, cost awareness, and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Mix vaccines and assist with operating automated egg injection machines.
• Weigh and inspect chicks hourly to ensure flocks meet standards.
• Follow strict biosecurity rules, maintain clean lab environments, and adhere to animal welfare guidelines.
• Perform other duties as requested by the QA Manager.
• Note: increased noise levels due to machinery.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Yield

Cost

Relationships

Job description

Amick Farms is seeking a Hatchery QA Assistant in Hurlock, MD. This on-site, full-time role supports vaccine mixing, chick weighing, and QA processes within a fast-paced hatchery environment.

Responsibilities include operating egg injection machines, maintaining strict biosecurity, and ensuring animal welfare guidelines are followed, with additional duties as needed by the QA Manager. Expect noise from machinery and physical tasks such as standing on concrete floors.