Specific Pathogen Free Production Specialist

Specific Pathogen Free Production Specialist

Overview

Position in a Specific Pathogen Free production environment requiring strict bio-security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all bio-security policies and procedures of Valo BioMedia North America, LLC.
• Comply with and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as detailed by Valo BioMedia North America, LLC.
• Implement flock husbandry programs including blood sampling, environmental swabbing, egg collection and grading, house cleaning and maintenance, and all husbandry functions following the SOPs.
• Monitor and report fly and beetle populations to the Farm Manager and apply pesticides as directed by Management.
• Clean and disinfect equipment, entry, lab, bath, cooler and mechanical rooms as detailed in SOPs and directed by the Farm Manager and / or Assistant Farm Manager.
• Monitor mechanical systems (air, feed, water, water disinfection, egg collection equipment) per SOPs; ensure flock has feed, water, correct positive pressure and light; notify management of any variation from norm as per SOPs.
• Properly collect and dispose of daily mortality and reject eggs; notify management of unusual bird behavior and / or elevated death loss immediately.
• Assist with housing new birds and depopulation of old flock as scheduled; conduct loadout of pullets when necessary.
• Maintain facility in a clean, bio-secure condition following prescribed procedures and disinfectants in SOPs.
• All other activities necessary for the successful operation of the Farm and Valo BioMedia North America, LLC.

Job Qualifications

Seniorities and Employment Details

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