Animal Husbandry Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Benson, Vermont, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Diagnostics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Knowledge and experience of working with livestock
  • Knowledge and experience of breeding/lambing
  • Valid driving license
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills (written and verbal)
  • Able to communicate at all levels
  • Work in a team setting
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Able to work in various outside weather conditions
  • Willingness to wear PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Carry out daily feeding regimes of all animals on the farm
  • Routine and non-routine animal treatments
  • Participate in animal sorting or movement
  • Participate in herding and transfer of animals between farm sites
  • Participate in the breeding/lambing program
  • Assist in keeping all housing buildings to USDA standards
  • Work in conjunction with the Attending Veterinarian, where required
  • Ensure all records are completed daily and accurately
  • Any other requirements regarding the welfare and maintenance of animals, housing areas, and production areas
  • Participate in and carry out all aspects of animal husbandry and welfare across both sites
  • Work both independently and as a team to meet the demands of animal welfare/husbandry across two farms
  • Follow treatment policies and ensure they are up to date with current standard process
  • Comply with USDA, IACUC protocol, animal welfare act, health and safety, and animal welfare procedures and guidelines, as well as company policies and standards

Skills

Animal Husbandry
Laboratory Animal Care
PPE Compliance
Heavy Lifting
Lab Safety
Vivarium Maintenance

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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