Lab Technician- Gene Transfer Center

Pillen Family Farms; Town of Genoa (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in Wisconsin is seeking a team member to assist in evaluating, processing, packaging, and shipping semen. The role involves specific responsibilities such as preparing semen collections, operating dispensing and packaging machines, and ensuring compliance with bio-security and safety policies. Candidates must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, communicate effectively, and work long hours on their feet. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a family-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Skill to push and pull up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to evaluate, process, package, and ship semen.
• Prepare semen collections for evaluation with accurate dilutions.
• Operate dispensing and packaging machines accurately.
• Conduct mobility analysis of collected semen.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 1.4 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.

Job Description

• Work closely in a team environment of 4 to 5 individuals to evaluate, process, package, and ship semen from our lab, boar stud, and isolation barn.
• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• • Prepare semen collections for evaluation including accurate dilutions with a pipette.
  • Operate an automatic dispensing station to properly dispense extender with ejaculates.
  • Operate packaging machines including accurate data entry for dose label information and being able to lift and move the pools of semen.
  • Mobility analysis of semen collected and inputting of data.
  • Comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Requirements

• Frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk 8 hours every day.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.