Swine Research & Production Technician

Genus PLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,437 - 42,655; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision & Dental

RRSP/DPSP

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Genus seeks a PIC Production Technician to perform specialized swine care and technical reporting in support of ongoing scientific research and animal breeding. The role requires an animal sciences background and involves direct support of agricultural sciences professionals in Canada.

Responsibilities include daily husbandry tasks, record-keeping, and adherence to safety and biosecurity protocols, with a focus on humane animal treatment and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Educational background in animal sciences or equivalent required.
• Experience with livestock handling preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily animal husbandry tasks in support of breeding and scientific research.
• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records as required by supervising agricultural sciences professionals.
• Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Complete all tasks pertaining to farrowing, including fostering, weaning, and processing litters.

Education

Animal sciences degree, diploma, or certificate

Job description

Genus seeks a PIC Production Technician to perform specialized swine care and technical reporting in support of ongoing scientific research and animal breeding. The role requires an animal sciences background and involves direct support of agricultural sciences professionals in Canada.

Responsibilities include daily husbandry tasks, record-keeping, and adherence to safety and biosecurity protocols, with a focus on humane animal treatment and compliance with company policies.