Veterinary Lab Tech I — Diagnostic & Vaccine Prep

Murphy-Brown LLC; Rose Hill (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a laboratory support role in Rose Hill, NC. You will prepare and produce vaccines, handle samples for diagnostic testing, and maintain QC routines in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.

The position offers $15.75 hourly with potential to grow into diagnostic testing tasks and broader responsibilities within the lab team, including regulatory paperwork and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lab Experience preferred.
• Basic swine knowledge preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required (Microsoft Office programs).
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce vaccines and run quality control routines.
• Sample handling for all diagnostic testing.
• Mix medications as needed by production.
• Perform general housekeeping and stock inventory.
• Move into performing diagnostic testing if desired and achieve high quality results.
• Environment is customer service oriented, fast paced, and requires a willingness to learn.
• Identify and prepare samples for internal and external diagnostic testing without supervision.
• Prepare laboratory/regulatory paperwork for testing.
• Vaccine production and quality control.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including autoclaves, incubators, centrifuges, water bath, pumps, BIO-Tec reader, water distillation machine, automatic wall washer, thermal cycler, freezers and more.
• Good communication skills and customer service oriented attitude.
• Back up administrative assistant position when needed.
• Operate UPS shipping system.
• Manage Biohazard handling and sample disposal.
• Perform tasks which may have objectionable odors.
• Perform procedures involving chemicals.
• Follow all IPS (safety), EMS, and laboratory policies.
• Follow IATA 1.5 diagnostic shipping regulations.
• Supports testing performed by Level 2 lab technicians.

Skills

Lab Experience

Basic swine knowledge

Basic computer knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a laboratory support role in Rose Hill, NC. You will prepare and produce vaccines, handle samples for diagnostic testing, and maintain QC routines in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.

The position offers $15.75 hourly with potential to grow into diagnostic testing tasks and broader responsibilities within the lab team, including regulatory paperwork and inventory management.