Lab Technician- Gene Transfer Center

Pillen Family Farms; Valparaiso (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska is seeking a team member to evaluate, process, package, and ship semen. Ideal candidates should be able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for 8 hours daily. Teamwork and exceptional organizational and communication skills are essential for this role. Come join an environment where employees are treated as part of the family, contributing to quality animal husbandry and bio-security practices.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Ability to push and pull up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for 8 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, process, package, and ship semen from our lab.
• Prepare semen collections including accurate dilutions.
• Operate automatic dispensing and packaging machines.
• Conduct mobility analysis of collected semen.
• Comply with bio-security and animal welfare policies.
• Adhere to all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Communication skills

Communication skills

Biosecurity awareness

Job description

Job Overview

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.