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Boar Stud Lab Technician
Job Description:
TDM Farms, the hog production division of Hog Slat Incorporated is seeking a Boar Stud Lab Technician to the join the team in Newton Grove, NC. The Boar Stud Lab Technician is a unique position where employee will be working out in the barns with boars as well as working in a modern laboratory using computers, laboratory equipment and machines. The TDM Boar Stud team is responsible for collecting, analyzing, packaging boar semen to be used on sow farms. Boar Stud or Hog farm experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following . Other duties may be assigned as business conditions change.
Job Description:
TDM Farms, the hog production division of Hog Slat Incorporated is seeking a Boar Stud Lab Technician to the join the team in Newton Grove, NC. The Boar Stud Lab Technician is a unique position where employee will be working out in the barns with boars as well as working in a modern laboratory using computers, laboratory equipment and machines. The TDM Boar Stud team is responsible for collecting, analyzing, packaging boar semen to be used on sow farms. Boar Stud or Hog farm experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following . Other duties may be assigned as business conditions change.
- Assist with Boar Stud operations as needed
- Follow proper semen analysis procedures and protocols
- Follow proper semen packaging and storage procedures and protocols
- Maintain the farm and laboratory in a clean and operating order
- Maintain records, invoices etc.. for laboratory and barn data
- Maintain/Service laboratory equipment and tools
- Keep Lab and buildings clean
- Follow TDM’s established bio-security protocol
- Care of animals on the farm in a manner consistent with TDM’s established animal welfare practices
- Monitor the health of boars and report results to all parties
- Properly treat sick or lame boars with the guidance from our veterinarian
- Frequently communicate with the farm service manager , farm manager, technicians
- Preforms duties for approximately 8 hours a day . Scheduling could vary and you could be called to report to work at any given time of a 24 hour period
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Basic/Moderate Computer Skills
- Basic Math Skills
- Ability to identify risk that could affect the livestock's well being
- Capability to react quickly to unpredictable livestock behaviors
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age disability, veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
