What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Technician position at RTI Surgical Inc?
Location: Evergen / Midwest Research Swine, 3413 11th St E, Glencoe, MN 55336
The Farm Technician is responsible for assisting the Farm Systems Manager in operating the MRS farm system. This includes transporting pigs within the MRS farm system, cleaning vehicles and trailers used for our farm system, and performing other tasks as directed by management as needed for operating the MRS farm system.
RTI Surgical is now Evergen! (Formerly Collagen Solutions and Midwest Research Swine in MN.)
This rebrand reflects our strategic evolution as a leading CDMO in regenerative medicine and comes at the end of a significant year for the business, including the successful acquisitions of Cook Biotech in IN. and Collagen Solutions, MN.
Our new brand identity emphasizes our unique positioning as the only CDMO offering a comprehensive portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale.
Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ.
Read more about this change and Evergen’s commitment to advancing regenerative medicine here: https://lnkd.in/eMSfVJkM ;
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the Farm Systems Manager with the following:
• Deliveries of pigs within MRS farm system and also with 3rd party pig suppliers
• Coordinate pig flow and inventories across multiple sites
• Coordinate inputs of the MRS farm system including feed, medications, and supplies
• Oversee and assure compliance with biosecurity practices across the farm system
• Transport animals within the MRS farm system
• Identify process improvements within the farm system operations
• Coordinate general maintenance on buildings, equipment and vehicles
• Work closely with Quality Assurance on compliance to standards, internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with HAACP Plan, USDA guidelines, Humane Handling Procedure and MRS procedures and report any non-compliance to management.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow GMP and sanitation practices when maintaining and cleaning buildings, equipment and vehicles.
• Take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.
• Assist with administrative duties as directed by management
• Perform required tasks associated with hog production within the MRS system such as choring, vaccinating, and general animal care
• Interact professionally with team members and external suppliers.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: 2-year degree in Agriculture related major, preferred
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of wean-finish hog production and industry standards
Experience in hands-on tasks involved in hog production, required
Experience in the management of a hog operation, preferred
LICENSE
Class A CDL, preferred
Class D license, required
SKILLS
Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are key components.
Ability to ensure compliance to quality and regulatory requirements
Willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed
Expertise in pig production environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 70 lbs
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation
• Frequent Travel transporting animals in company provided vehicle
MORE ABOUT EVERGEN
• Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
• Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:
• Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
• Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
• Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
• Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
• Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.
• At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.
• Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”), a leading European private equity firm, acquired RTI in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.
