Laboratory Technician

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.

• 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

• Previous laboratory experience is helpful.
• 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.

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.