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. #J-18808-Ljbffr