Senior Specialist Lab 2│ Cobb Vantress Lab (Siloam Springs, AR)

Tyson Foods; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Arkansas is seeking a laboratory technician to execute day-to-day lab tasks, including processing avian blood and tissue, preparing media, and documenting results. You will handle equipment maintenance, inventory control, and ensure contamination-free workspaces.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a scientific field and at least two years of related experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team in a regulated lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is required.
• Two years plus related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day lab tasks including processing avian blood and tissue.
• Prepare media and solutions per instructions.
• Document test results and log data.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Manage supply inventories.
• Ensure aseptic conditions to prevent contamination.
• Communicate with peers and supervisors.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterilization knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

This position is responsible for executing various day-to-day tasks in the laboratory, including the processing of avian (poultry) blood or other tissues, poultry house and hatchery environmental samples; preparation of media and solutions according to written instructions; specimen preparation, log-in, and documentation of test results; equipment maintenance, calibration, and minor adjustments or repairs; maintenance of accurate supply inventories. Organizational and neat work skills, the ability to work independently or in a team, and effective communication with peers, supervisors, and customers are essential to this position. Critical skills also include the knowledge of and the ability to execute aseptic and sterilization techniques to keep materials, equipment, reagents, and facilities free from contamination with microscopic organisms. Testing procedures used in the Cobb-Vantress laboratory include serological assays (blood testing), microbiological tests (bacteria and virus work), and molecular-level (DNA and RNA) assays.

Requirements

Education: Experienced position requiring advanced knowledge. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.

Experience: Two years plus of related experience.

Computer Skills: Keyboard skills. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office and various web-based programs.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. Must be able to work about one weekend per month and 1-2 holidays per year.

Supervisory

None.

Travel

None.

Biosecurity

When visiting biosecure environments, showering before entering the facilities is required. The lab jobsite may require showering when leaving the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. Must sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds). The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.

Physical

Must use safe lifting techniques. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop; talk, hear, and visually inspect results. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While handling specimens, nitrile gloves and safety glasses must be worn. The team member may be exposed to standard laboratory chemicals.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No.

Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America).

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Equal Opportunity

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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