Performs a variety of laboratory testing and sample collection that help maintain animal well-being, product safety, and compliance with standards and regulations. Responsible for data entry, generating reports, and summarizing results in an easy to digest manner.
At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.
Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!
Key Responsibilities
- Collects, receives, logs, properly stores, and properly disposes of samples for bacterial and viral cultures. May include occasional travel to farms to collect environmental samples.
- Collects culture Hatchery samples for bacteria and fungus.
- Prepares media (BHI Broth, Semen Extender, Plated and Tubed Bacterial), standard solutions, and reagents for use in testing.
- Performs laboratory testing including bacterial and viral cultures, antibiotic sensitivity, food ingredients, raw and finished food samples, environmental samples, etc. Ensures compliance with regulations and standards regarding factors such as color, texture, nutrients, microbiological content, etc.
- Performs necropsy and fecal examination.
- Enters and ensures accuracy of data and laboratory results.
- Generates laboratory reports, graphs, and charts that provide useful, accurate technical information.
- Writes Pathology reports summarizing results and conclusions.
- Performs routine maintenance, verification, calibration, and sanitation of lab equipment.
- Rotates weekend, holiday, and emergency call duty to provide necropsy and fecal examination.
Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)
- 3+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role and a Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent
- - OR - Two Year Degree/ Animal Science, Poultry, Biology, and Microbiology and 1+ year of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Butterball Core Competencies
Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:
- Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
- Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
- Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
- Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
- Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of Sterile Technique, testing methods, and instrument calibrations
- Ability to learn laboratory procedures and maintain a strong attention to detail
- Some experience operating laboratory equipment
- Good understanding of data collection techniques and terminology
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, word and power point
- Good organization, time-management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to learn Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Pecking Order, M- Tech
- Must have NC Driver License
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Previous Animal Diagnostic Laboratory experience
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to or about 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to operate a motor vehicle will be required.
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
- Work will be performed in a variety of conditions. Primarily in a climate-controlled office and laboratory environment(s); occasionally in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions; and occasionally in a farm environment including working outdoors in seasonal conditions with live animals and at times in dusty environments. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the laboratory, manufacturing and farm environment. This individual may be working around sick or diseased animals where additional precautions may need to be taken.
- The noise level of the office, laboratory and farm environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Showering in and out of farm locations may be required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Disclaimer
We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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