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