Research Technician - Poultry Science
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
Research Technician - Poultry Science
The Research Technician will be responsible for manufacturing feed in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) established at the Feed Mill Education Unit (FMEU). This role involves operating the computerized automation system to produce both maintenance and research feeds for NC State and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Feed Manufacturing: Operate and assist with the operation of various feed manufacturing and support equipment.
Equipment Maintenance: Help maintain and repair equipment, ensuring all machinery is in good working order.
Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on feed and ingredients to ensure compliance with established standards.
Housekeeping & Documentation: Carry out housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Collect and complete operational documentation in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all University, local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant production of feed at the FMEU.
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience/Education - Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with machinery operation and maintenance
Working knowledge of feed manufacturing, data collection, and/or analysis procedures
Experience with reporting related to federal and/or state agency compliance
Experience with data collection and input
Required License or Certification: A valid driver's license is required for travel. NC driver's license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
The Research Technician will be responsible for manufacturing feed in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) established at the Feed Mill Education Unit (FMEU). This role involves operating the computerized automation system to produce both maintenance and research feeds for NC State and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Feed Manufacturing: Operate and assist with the operation of various feed manufacturing and support equipment.
Equipment Maintenance: Help maintain and repair equipment, ensuring all machinery is in good working order.
Quality Assurance: Perform quality checks on feed and ingredients to ensure compliance with established standards.
Housekeeping & Documentation: Carry out housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Collect and complete operational documentation in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all University, local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant production of feed at the FMEU.
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience/Education - Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with machinery operation and maintenance
Working knowledge of feed manufacturing, data collection, and/or analysis procedures
Experience with reporting related to federal and/or state agency compliance
Experience with data collection and input
Required License or Certification: A valid driver's license is required for travel. NC driver's license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.