Production Technician

Role Overview
PIC , a Genus PLC company, is seeking a Production Technician responsible for specialized animal care and technical reporting, along with additional husbandry tasks to ensure the well‑being of the animals. The successful candidate will work in a culturally diverse, fast‑paced environment, analyze and solve problems independently, and collaborate across functional teams while demonstrating strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The role includes routine laboratory and general tasks to support sanitation, standard operating procedures, and data recording.

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

You Will

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

Pig placement

Pig health care 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 to accomplish 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 of 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 lifting and moving pools of semen weighing 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, willing 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 animals’ needs, adequate water and high‑quality feed, humane treatment, accurate identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care, and following 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:

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 and report all environmental issues immediately to the supervisor

Requirements

Previous livestock handling experience preferred

Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment

Ability to follow instructions and handle standardized situations

Ability to maintain performance expectations in a fast‑paced environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Minimal, if any travel

High school diploma or equivalent

University degree in animal science field

2 years of experience within intensive swine production systems

Benefits Overview
At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short‑term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and employee time off. This position offers opportunities for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities
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.

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