Lab Technician I

• Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies to prevent work delays.
• Accurately process samples in a time efficient manner.
• Follow procedures as outlined in laboratory work instructions.
• Perform assigned routine laboratory tests under direct supervision.
• Prepare media and solutions used within the laboratory.
• Enter samples and results into the laboratory data management system

Be willing to work weekend rotations, as necessary.

• Follow company policy and meet established requirements regarding

• biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, ISO 17025 accreditation, and drugs and
• alcohol.

• Attendance during normal working hours or assigned working schedule, as

determined by Laboratory Management.

• Maintain good laboratory hygiene in regards to the work space, equipment, or

tools utilized.

• May perform other duties as required by Laboratory Management.

Physical Requirements

• A person in this position will be expected to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move safely over/traverse uneven terrain.
• Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighing up to 20lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks that require hand/wrist dexterity.
• Must be able to safely pick up materials stored at ground level.
• Must be able to apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts.
• Ability to frequently kneel/squat.
• Must be capable of performing tasks squatting at floor level or on knees.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks.
• Ability to wear work-required PPE for identified tasks, such as safety glasses,

work gloves, work shoes, etc.

• Exposed at times to airborne particles, such as dust and dander.
• Over the course of assigned tasks, a person in this position will be exposed to

chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants, and vaccines.

• Will have to conduct work inside year round. Some situations may require work

outside.

• May be exposed to very hot and cold temperatures.
• Will be exposed to farm related smells and foul odors.
• While handling samples, a person in this position may be exposed to blood and

other bodily fluids.

Other Conditions

• Candidate must be comfortable handling farm samples while maintaining

sample integrity

• Candidate should have the ability to remain cognizant of surroundings, task at

• hand, aberrant results, potential contamination, and general data collecting
• practices

• For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild or

domesticated avian species

• Candidate must adhere to a strict 72-hour quarantine period after contact with

non Hubbard avian species

• Many tasks performed in this role may require repetitive bending, lifting,

kneeling, standing, walking, and contact with live animals

USA Benefits

Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

EEOC Statement

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
• consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
• origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
• by law.