What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Research Technician (Poultry) position at Priority One Services, Inc?
ANIMAL RESEARCH POULTRY TECHNICIAN (Richland, MI) Priority One Services, a contractor of the largest global animal health company, is seeking a candidate with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years animal related experience or education combined specifically with poultry. Candidate will be working in a laboratory research environment providing husbandry and technical support with poultry and eggs.
Candidate will work with poultry/avian, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, college degree in Animal Science preferred but not required, and at least two years experience in Biological Research working on in a laboratory animal facility with poultry and should not own birds as pets. Candidate should have experience working in ABSL1-2 facilities, collecting raw data, clinical observations, administering body weights, animal restraint, record keeping, dosing, and processing data utilizing “Good Laboratory Practices”. Candidate should have experience with biological processing (bloods and other fluids), interface with different departments on a daily basis, histology experience, blood collection and previous research experience is a plus. Candidate should have experience with mechanical machinery and operations and be able to perform physical labor involving the breaking down and setting up of heavy caging. Must be able to lift 40 lbs to 60 lbs, climb, stoop, bend, reach, and stand for prolonged periods. Be responsible and reliable to work independently when necessary, and maintain good customer relations. Demonstrated math and reading comprehension and good oral and written communication skills are required, good organizational skills Self starter (motivated) Independent worker. Demonstrated computer skills preferred. This is a full-time position from the hours of Monday – Friday, some weekend and holiday hours maybe required. Qualified applicant will be expected to complete and pass an employee background check, regulated drug screen and physical prior to being hired. Job ID: ART-MI
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $22.15 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- incubator: 2 years (Preferred)
- Animal restraint: 2 years (Required)
- Animal welfare: 2 years (Required)
- Animal husbandry: 2 years (Required)
- Poultry and eggs: 2 years (Required)
- animal care: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richland, MI 49083: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22
