Brenneman Pork

Job Title:  Research Technician

Department/Location of Position:  Swine/Washington, IA

Position Reports To:  Research Manager

Salary: Dependent on experience of candidate

Job Duties & Accountability:

Typical Duties of the Research Technician include:

• Assist in the collection of data as designated in study protocols
• Assist in daily site logistics for all pig and feed movements
• Perform routine maintenance and validation of research equipment
• Assist with the execution of all daily activities at the facilities
• Maintain cleanliness of the facilities (inside and outside, laundry, office, feeding systems, etc.)
• Maintain research equipment
• Aid in prevention & responding to alarms that can occur any time of day or night
• Rotating routine weekend responsibilities for the execution of the daily SOPs
• Understand that extended hours may be needed on processing days such as: allotting, weigh days,      marketing, trial setup, or due to equipment failure
• Maintain quality procedures pertaining to research conduct and ensure all practices are consistent with commonly accepted animal well-being standards, safe-guard the environment and ensure regulatory compliance
• Ability to learn and perform system SOPs related to the production system
• Ability to learn and perform basic diagnostic work and sample collections
• Ability to learn and maintain ventilation controllers
• Perform general site and equipment maintenance
• Inventory management and supply ordering
• Obtain or have PQA and TQA certifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

<!-- [if !supportLists]-->·         <!--[endif]-->Minimum of Associates Degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Business or a related field. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience

<!-- [if !supportLists]-->·         <!--[endif]--> No previous research experience required. An internship or minimum experience of at least two years in swine production or research is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Animal biology with emphasis on production management practices used for swine
• Brenneman Pork and the company’s core values
• Microsoft Office
• Scientific research methods and standards
• Basic statistics
• Data collection methodology

 Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Research protocol execution and data collection
• Budget and time management
• Swine/animal husbandry
• Critical thinking and informed decision making
• Results oriented

 Ability to:

• Work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals
• Communicate in a fashion that results in efficient, accurate execution of tasks
• Work with internal partners, external partners, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Be creative and champion change while always adhering to research standards
• Maintain confidentiality
• Multi-task while remaining organized
• Listen and accept coaching from peers and managers
• Execute research protocols according to the R & D quality standards
• Pay attention to detail
• Work on hard floors, stand for extended periods of time, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Work within a challenging environment at times
• Engage in self development