The individual will feed, water, and examine animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury sustained in the laboratory. This individual must be comfortable with handling live birds and caring for them. The applicant will collect biological data and may assist in entering data electronically and reviewing data for reports.

Avian Technician responsibilities include:

Feed, water and care for birds
Weigh, band and examine birds
Assist with egg collection
Collect biological data
Assist in drawing blood
Effectively communicate with senior staff and quality assurance representatives on the care of birds and collection of data

Qualifications

Skills:

Computer and organizational skills are a plus
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. .
Experience handling animals.
Veterinary tech experience a plus.
Computer skills and ability to enter electronic data.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs assisted.
Laboratory work will include bending, walking and standing on feet to perform various types of lab duties on a daily basis.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is temporary, full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime and some weekend shifts required as needed. Position is expected to last approximately four months. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Easton, MD are encouraged to apply.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! To learn more, please check out our video and explore our website, www.eurofinsus.com/agroscience-services

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.