Production Technician

Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers.  PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.  We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe.  We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

PIC, a Genus PLC company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Production Technician who is responsible for specialized animal care and technical reporting, along with additional husbandry tasks to ensure the well-being of the animals.

The successful candidate has the ability to work in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment as well as analyze and solve problems in an in an independent work environment. The candidate can work autonomously as well as collaboratively across functional teams and possesses strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.  The position also includes assisting with routine laboratory and general tasks to ensure agreed-upon goals are met, including sanitation, standard operating procedures, and data recording. The position also includes assisting with routine laboratory and general tasks to ensure agreed-upon goals are met, including sanitation, standard operating procedures, and data recording.

The position is based at the Boar Grass GTC facility in Adolphus, Kentucky.

• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks in support of breeding and scientific research including:

• • Pig placement
  • Pig healthcare and medication, including basic veterinary procedures
  • Feeding management
  • Environment, water, and ventilation management
  • Collection of blood samples
  • Production records keeping

• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records, as required
• Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and lab/farm
• goals
• Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows
• Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required
• Maintain facility biosecurity, including sanitizing and washing multiple areas using high pressure equipment, as well as office cleanliness and laundry duties to avoid contamination or animals and research samples
• Assist with maintaining lab, office cleanliness, and laundry duties
• Perform semen evaluation on raw semen using a computer assisted evaluation program
• 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
• Be flexible, with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership

• Adhere to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia
• 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 as well as report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor
• Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals

• Previous livestock handling, preferred
• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent
• University degree, animal science field
• 2 years of experience within intensive swine production systems

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.