Weekend (MST) Manufacturing Service Technician (Weekend Night Shift)

Genus PLC; Rio (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

12-hour shifts

Job summary

ABS Global, a Genus Company, is seeking a Weekend Manufacturing Service Technician to support our Rio, Wisconsin lab operations. This role covers a 12-hour Friday–Sunday night shift and includes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and equipment repairs to keep production running smoothly.

You will maintain lab instrumentation, manage parts and supplies, and assist with CAPA/RCA projects while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• One year of lab or similar technical experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Education: HSE.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides troubleshooting and repairs of equipment in-house.
• Performs PMs on lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Cleans microfluidic components.
• Maintains inventory and record keeping.
• Assist Technical Support management in ongoing CAPA/RCA projects as needed.
• Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Record keeping

Education

HSE

Two-year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Microfluidics

Flow cytometry

Laser optics

Job description

Role Overview

ABS Global, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Weekend (MST) Manufacturing Service Technician (Weekend Night Shift) to support our lab. This position is located at our Rio, WI production facility.

The Manufacturing Service Technician has primary accountability for maintaining and ensuring that equipment is in proper working order. This role supports Production operations by maintaining production instrumentation and parts, managing supplies, maintaining logs, troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues, and assisting with special projects. We will consider the right candidate for either the weekend days.

• 3‑day schedule: Fri–Sat–Sun (12‑hour shifts, 36 hours total)
• Hours 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM, eligible for a $5.50/hr shift differential

Starting pay is $23.50/hr, plus the applicable weekend shift differential and merit.

The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to: the role, responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

You Will

• Provides troubleshooting and repairs of equipment in-house
• Performs PMs on lab equipment and instrumentation
• Cleans microfluidic components
• Maintain inventory and record keeping
• Assist Technical Support management in ongoing CAPA/RCA projects as needed
• Safety statement:
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
• Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Education: HSE
• One year of lab or similar technical experience
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree in science-related field.
• Experience in microfluidics, flow cytometry or laser optics a plus.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunities for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.