- Under the guidance of a supervisor or technical staff, the Animal Technician | Level 2 performs a variety of tasks within GMP-controlled environments to support production at our West Point site
- This role requires strict adherence to biosecurity protocols to protect specific pathogen free (SPF) chicken flocks, including isolation principles, personnel/material flow control, and sanitation measures
- Ensure the health, care, maintenance, security, and safety of SPF chicken flocks
- Maintain SPF status through rigorous biosecurity practices (e.g., no direct bird contact, multiple daily showers, frequent uniform/gown changes, PPE use, disinfection of materials)
- Perform animal husbandry duties such as feeding, grooming, cleaning, and health monitoring
- Conduct breeding activities including collection, transfer, and artificial insemination
- Manage all aspects of fertile egg handling: collection, identification, disinfection, storage, incubation, candling, and distribution
- Operate euthanasia equipment safely and humanely
- Collect SPF samples, including blood draws using needles
- Hatch, wing band, and brood new flocks
- Operate and maintain equipment such as incubators, refrigerators, hatchers, and rack washers
- Stock and maintain supplies
- Work collaboratively in a unionized environment with management and fellow technicians
- Document all tasks in compliance with cGMP standards
- Operate company vehicles as required
- Willingness to work off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed (department operates 7 days/week)
- Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 lbs, frequent walking, standing, and pushing/pulling
This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely
