Lab Monitoring Technician

CWT Farms; Cumberland Heights (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Lab Monitoring Technician to support poultry farm operations by collecting environmental, blood, and swab samples for genomic analysis. The role requires strict adherence to bio-security and safety policies, stock management, and ongoing collaboration with supervisors and farm staff.

Typical duties include assembling collection supplies, maintaining inventory, and preparing shipments for lab testing, with travel to multiple Upper Cumberland area farms as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Comfortable with technology and using standard software/equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication, including email.
• Able to follow complex procedures and adapt to changing testing needs.
• Authorized to work in the United States and pass background and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license required and need to travel to multiple farms.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental samples (dust, swab) from farms.
• Assemble supplies and prepare materials for sample collection.
• Collect blood samples and prepare files for lab testing.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of samples for parental assignment.
• Maintain inventory of DNA supplies and prepare shipments.
• Perform routine lab tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Follow bio-security, animal welfare and ISO policies.
• Take on special projects and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tech fluency

Oral & written comms

Driver's license

Biosecurity awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary:This role plays a critical part in overall success of the farm operations within Aviagen’s poultry farms. The Lab monitoring Technician has primary responsibility for collecting environmental, blood and swab samples to be transported back to the lab for analysis.Job Description:Applicants are not allowed to own any kind of birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.Must have a valid Driver’s LicenseSchedule: Monday – Friday (6am-3pm)Responsibilities:Collect environmental samples (dust, show covers, etc.) from the farms.Assemble supplies necessary to perform the sample collections.Obtain blood samples and prepare associated files for genomic lab testingEnsure the accuracy of samples taken for parental assignmentAssist with sample collection while remaining within the biosecurity matrixAssist in basic laboratory work as requested by the supervisor.Maintain sufficient inventory of DNA supplies to prevent work delaysPrepare and pack samples for shipmentPerform all routine departmental tests as directed by lab managementResponsible for the quality of work performed as well as the quality of the product produced.Follow company policy and meet established procedures regarding bio-security, animal welfare, safety, ISO, drug, and alcohol policy.Take on special projects and perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.Qualifications:Cannot own birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.High school diploma required.Comfortable with the use of technology.Ability to communicate orally, written, and via email.Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to accomplish daily and weekly goals as well as deal with changing testing needs requested by supervisors.Must be authorized to work in the United States of AmericaMust successfully pass a background check and drug-screen prior to employmentMust possess a valid driver’s licenseWilling to travel to different farms in the Upper Cumberland area to collect samples.Other Conditions:Candidate must be comfortable handling farm samples while maintaining sample integrity and lab safetyCandidate should have the ability to remain cognizant of surroundings, task at hand, aberrant results, potential contamination, and general data collecting practices.For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild or domesticated avian speciesCandidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with non-Aviagen avian speciesMany tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals.