eGenesis
biotechnology
AnimalCareTechnician
“Animal Care Technician at eGenesis. Skills: animal care, animal upkeep, animal handling, health and herd management records. Feeding and cleaning of all animals and housing facilities. Closely observe animals when working with them and report any unusual conditions immediately to Vet Staff/Direct Supervisor”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure all farm activities are completed according to eGenesis standards and guidelines
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
weekend rotating shift schedule, work in different environments, including farm, shop, office, and animal husbandry environments in varying weather conditions, walking, stooping, climbing, and crouching, lift objects 30-60lbs multiple times throughout the day, Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
0-3+ years of hands-on livestock handling or relevant animal research experience, Highschool diploma or equivalent, Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the company, Time management skills and the ability to prioritize work, Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Nice to Have
Bachelors degree or Masters degree in relevant animal science field, Working knowledge of farm equipment is beneficial but not required, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite is beneficial but not required, Knowledge of swine operations is beneficial but not required
What You'll Do.
Feeding and cleaning of all animals and housing facilities
Closely observe animals when working with them and report any unusual conditions immediately to Vet Staff/Direct Supervisor
Assist in safe animal handling and movements
Maintain high standard of animal care and welfare
Maintenance of animal related equipment and facilities
Responsible for maintaining all aspects relative to research animal care
Follow instructions and recommendations for animal treatments in accordance with on-site Vet Staff direction
Support Vet Staff with the preparation of animals undergoing surgeries
Responsible for maintaining and keeping health and herd management records
Perform estrus synchronization
injection/administration of hormones
and heat checking/estrus detection
Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace by following safe work practices and enforcing health and safety regulations
Adhere to eGenesis biosecurity requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
assist other personnel in all animal-related projects and procedures; collaborate with Farm Operations Team members; Support Vet Staff with the preparation of animals undergoing surgeries
Communication Scope
Excellent communication organizational skills
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