Job Description

Role Overview

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The PIC Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting other technicians in routine laboratory and general tasks to ensure agreed upon goals. Tasks include sanitation, Standard Operations execution, and data recording.

You Will

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Entry-level position with limited prior training or relevant work experience


Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and lab/farm goals


Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of lab leadership

Sanitize and wash multiple areas on the lab utilizing prescribed chemicals and instructions

Maintain accurate production information and update all department records as required

Assist with maintaining lab, office cleanliness, and laundry duties

Prepare semen collections for evaluation including accurate dilutions with a pipette

Perform semen evaluation on raw semen using a computer assisted evaluation program

Operate an automatic dispensing station to properly dispense extender with ejaculates

Pool collections together in the appropriate batch

Operate packaging machines including accurate data entry for dose label information and being able to lift and move the pools of semen which way up to 40 pounds

Package product for shipment to customers

Use a computer assisted evaluation program to check motility of samples from each batch produced
Read and understand the company's emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite


Abide by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership, including but not limited to: + The Company's Safety Program, understanding all safety requirements of the job and performing the job in compliance with those safety requirements
+ The Company's bio-security protocols
+ All environmental laws and procedures as well as report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor

Requirements

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Highschool diploma or equivalent


Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment


Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations


Ability to work in and maintain performance expectations in a fast-paced environment


Work requires attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines


Minimal, if any travel

Business Overview

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Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers. PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world's top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits Overview

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At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, extended health, vision, and dental coverage, emergency travel assistance, employee assistance program, H.S.A/W.S.A., retirement plans (RRSP/DPSP), paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunities for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

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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.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

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Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.