Job Order Detail

Description

The Lab Technician reports to the Unit Manager and is responsible for meeting specific targets withing the barn.  

Responsibilities:
-Preparing lab area for efficient processing of semen ensuring hygiene & cleanliness of the lab is continuous.
-Ensure a sufficient amount of raw materials are readily available to process the necessary semen
requirements and report low inventory levels and equipment problems to the Unit Manager.
-Ensuring processing schedules are current and that the Unit Manager is informed of any changes.
-Ensuring processing practices are safe and in keeping with all the requirements expected by law, CFIA, the manufacturer of the equipment, as well as the Companys expectations and objectives.
-Ensuring accurate reporting of documentation and that record keeping in the computer is accurate.
-Monitoring and setting of environmental controls for lab, semen storage area, and coolers.
-Providing solutions to processing problems achieving a common goal.
-Identifying and reporting any maintenance required of the equipment and building to the Unit Manager.
-Assisting and/or performing any necessary repairs and preventative maintenance as well as upkeep of buildings and grounds.
-Ensuring daily and weekly work routines are performed as detailed in the procedures.
-Ensuring Procedure Manuals, Biosecurity and safety is continuously followed.
-Participating in staff meetings and social functions.
-Being self-motivated and take initiative focusing on production of high quality semen.
-Reporting safety concerns to the safety representative and/or Unit Manager.
-Ensuring accurate feeding and watering of the animals
-Performing scheduled weekend work routines and being on call for emergency duties.
-Some delivery driving may be required
Other duties as required