Territory Manager- Livestock (Genomics & Animal Health)
Andersen CorporationSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
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
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work schedule for the Animal Husbandry Technician role?
The shift is Tuesday/Wednesday 7-4:30, Thursday/Friday 7-4 pm, Saturday 7-10, totaling a full-time 40-hour position.
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is an on-site position at the sheep farm and laboratory in Benson, VT.
What skills or experience are required for this role?
The role requires the ability to carry out all aspects of animal husbandry and welfare, work independently and as a team across two farms, follow treatment policies and standard processes, and comply with USDA, IACUC protocols, Animal Welfare Act, health and safety regulations. Physical ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance and wear PPE is also needed.
What is the company culture like at The Binding Site?
The company emphasizes meaningful work with positive global impact, putting patients at the heart of decisions, maintaining high standards of animal welfare, and contributing to the scientific community through research and diagnostics.
What makes a strong candidate for this Animal Husbandry Technician position?
Strong candidates will have experience in animal husbandry, particularly with sheep, the ability to work weekends and varying shifts, physical capability to lift 40 lbs., and a commitment to high animal welfare standards under USDA and IACUC regulations.
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