AVS Bio Farm Technician

AVS Bio Farm Technician

Location: Catskill, NY
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Salary: $21.50/hr.
Schedule: 6am - 230pm - working every weekend - two days off during the week
Employment Type: Direct Hire

AVS Bio is a global leader in biologics with more than 60 years of innovation supporting the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and breakthrough scientific research that protects human and animal health worldwide.

Job Overview:
Assist where needed in the areas of brooding, house management, egg processing, egg pickup on farm, crew, maintenance and facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all company facilities and grounds, including mowing, trimming, pesticide and herbicide application, snow removal, light maintenance.
• Operating a skid steer, tractor, forklift, or other necessary farm or site machinery.
• Capable of covering the role of Poultry House Operator: Operate egg sanitizing machine, collection tables and conveyance systems; collect, sanitize, inspect, and eggs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or special instruction.
• Assist the Recycle Crew and Maintenance departments as needed.
• Monitor and maintain bird condition by observing feather cover, temperament, and body weights.
• Monitor feed, water, light, and ventilation systems for the production house.
• Euthanize birds as required by management and remove dead birds.
• Perform required environmental testing, required health testing, blood sampling, cloacal swabs, fecal material sample collection.
• Accurately complete required recordkeeping documents/forms.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Disinfect supplies, equipment, the building entry lock system, and rooms according to SOP
• Complete annual Fit Testing certification with a N95, half, and full-face cartridge respirator mask is required.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the farm and inside production buildings, positioning self to perform tasks at various heights.
• Exposure to chemicals, dust, and odors, frequently working near moving, mechanical parts.
• Showering in and out of facilities; protective clothing/equipment provided
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to wear protective clothing, gloves, hair net, various respirator types after successfully passing a respirator fit test

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• 1-2 years related light maintenance or agricultural experience preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Valid driver's license
• Demonstrated accuracy in record keeping.
• Must be able to work any day of the week.
• CNAs, Waiters/Waitresses and Housekeepers strongly encouraged to apply

• What is included in the biosecurity requirement? Employees may not own or have contact with live birds of any kind, including backyard poultry, ducks, turkeys, wild, or exotic birds, or visit farms, fairs, or other locations with bird exposure.
• What other animal contact is prohibited? Prohibited contact includes reptiles, amphibians, rodents, and certain wild animals (e.g., snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, deer mice), or animals requiring feeding of rodents or raw/frozen animal products.
• What animal contact is permitted? Permitted animals include dogs, cats, fish, and traditional farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas/alpacas). Employees may not handle raw or frozen meat or poultry products before work.
• How is biosecurity enforced? All candidates must complete a Biosecurity & Animal Ownership Disclosure Form prior to hire and certify ongoing compliance. Violations or falsification may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

• Direct hire with long-term career stability
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
• Up to 11.5 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Benefits effective the 1st of the month after your start date
• Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance
• Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry
• Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies

EOE/ADA
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